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Symonds Street Dental Centre · Grafton, Auckland
Everyone notices a beautiful,
confident smile.
A complete range of dental care in the heart of Auckland — delivered with state-of-the-art technology, honest pricing and a genuinely relaxed chair-side manner. We've been doing this on Symonds Street for over 60 years.
Established
Grafton, 1994
Registered with
NZ Dental Council
Certified
Invisalign Provider
Payment
QCard 0% Finance
Smile with confidence✦
Mercury-free fillings✦
Crowns made in Auckland✦
Pain-free root canals✦
Gentle, experienced hygienists✦
01 — The Practice
Sixty years of looking after Auckland's smiles.
Our clinic has been operating in the heart of Auckland for over 60 years, settling into our current Symonds Street home in 1994. By offering a complete range of dental services, we give you the ability to smile with confidence and feel fantastic.
Using state-of-the-art technology and materials, we aim to provide the highest quality dental care in a relaxing, comfortable environment — whether you're here for a six-monthly check-up or a full smile makeover.
60+
Years caring for Auckland smiles
15
Treatments under one roof
6
Dentists & hygienists in your corner
02 — Treatments
A complete range of dental care.
From routine check-ups to full smile design, implants and orthodontics — every treatment you might need, delivered in one familiar place.
Hygienist
Our hygienists are experts in saving teeth and keeping your smile in top condition, using state-of-the-art ultrasonic cleaning.
Cosmetic Dentistry
We consider all dentistry to be cosmetic. Using high-resolution photographs and models of your teeth, we design your smile in harmony with your whole face.
Fillings
Modern white filling materials mimic natural tooth structure, contain no mercury and are set instantly with intense LED blue light — ready to eat on as soon as you leave. Most fillings range $300–$450, depending on size and complexity.
Crowns
All our crowns are fabricated right here in Auckland by highly experienced dental technicians — never sent to cheap overseas laboratories. A wide variety of crown materials is available, and your dentist will help choose the most appropriate one for your tooth.
Veneers
Size, shape, colour and position can all be optimised for a beautiful smile. Using photographs and models of your teeth, we design your smile looking at the face as a whole — so your new smile works in perfect harmony with you.
Dental Implants
Titanium dental implants have been used since the 1980s. A titanium implant replaces a missing tooth root, supporting a crown or bridge that emerges from the gum like a natural tooth. Multiple implants can be combined with whitening, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers and dentures.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment saves teeth that would otherwise need to be removed. Using advanced equipment and state-of-the-art techniques, modern treatment is predictable and generally pain-free. The tooth is completely numbed and isolated with a sheet of latex called a rubber dam.
Bridges
A bridge is a simple way to replace a missing tooth or teeth, usually by crowning one or both neighbouring teeth and joining them together. There are various types and materials — our experienced dentists help you decide which is right for you.
Invisalign
Invisalign® straightens teeth with a series of nearly invisible, removable clear aligners. Records of your teeth are scanned into a computer to simulate your treatment from start to finish, and aligners are changed every two weeks.
Tooth Whitening
We draw on decades of experience using various whitening systems to perfect a brighter, natural-looking result for your smile.
ACC Consultation
No matter how careful we are, accidents happen — and teeth are one of the few parts of the body that won't heal themselves after an injury. Our dentists are extremely experienced in dealing with dental trauma and can have you back smiling in no time.
Dentures
Despite our best efforts, dentures are sometimes the right option. We work closely with a fantastic technician to provide perfectly fitting, comfortable and natural-looking dentures.
Stop Snoring
Most snorers can be helped with a simple device, custom-fitted by your dentist to gently pull the lower jaw forward. A mandibular advancement splint (MAS) draws the tongue away from the soft palate and the back of the throat, opening the airway. If you suspect obstructive sleep apnoea, we'll guide you toward the right medical assessment.
Treatment now, pay later
Interest-free finance with QCard.
A convenient way to pay for your healthcare needs via QCard interest-free financing — available on all treatments over $200. Talk to us about this payment option and begin your treatment today.
03 — The Team
Dentists & hygienists you'll get to know.
Experienced, registered with the New Zealand Dental Council, and genuinely invested in long-term relationships with their patients.
Dentists & Partners
Andrew Grayson
Dentist / Partner
BDS (Otago 1994) · Invisalign provider
Andrew graduated from Otago in 1994, then spent a decade in the UK — Norwich, London and a long associate post in Sevenoaks, Kent — taking numerous post-graduate courses along the way. He developed a keen interest in advanced restorative procedures, cosmetic dentistry and implant restorations. Andrew returned to New Zealand in late 2005 and became a partner here in 2006.
Karl Johnston
Dentist / Partner
BDS (Otago) · Implants · Endodontics · Cosmetic
Karl graduated from the University of Otago Dental School in the early '90s and spent 13 years in private practice in London before returning home to start a family in 2010. During his time in London he developed surgical skills for dental implant placement and restoration, alongside a keen interest in endodontics (root canal treatment) and cosmetic dentistry.
Dental Hygienists & Therapists
Lisa Clarke
Dental Hygienist
A valued member of the hygiene team at Symonds Street Dental Centre, helping patients keep their smiles healthy.
Bronwyn Weaver
Hygienist / Therapist
Graduated from the Eastman Dental Hospital, London in 2003 and has worked in the UK and NZ, and as an AUT lecturer. She loves building long-term relationships with patients of all ages.
Heather Nicholls
Dental Hygienist
A highly experienced dental hygienist providing gentle, thorough care to patients at the practice.
Vicky Bull
Dental Hygienist
Trained as a Dental Hygienist at the University of Otago, graduating in 2007, and joined the practice in July 2013. A registered member of the Dental Council, Vicky keeps up to date through regular seminars and workshops.
04 — Fees
Honest, upfront pricing.
A guide to our most common fees. Every new-patient exam includes a written treatment plan with costs, so there are no surprises.
Examinations
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$140
New Patient Examination (45 min)
Includes a written treatment plan with costs. Panoramic x-ray additional $110 if required.
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$75
Recall / Existing Patient Exam (30 min)
X-rays charged separately: $30 each regular, $110 panoramic full-mouth.
Hygienist
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$190
Hygienist Visit (45 min)
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$210
Hygienist Visit (60 min)
Recommended for new patients or those who haven't had a clean in some time.
Restorative
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From $300
Fillings
Range $300–$450 depending on size and complexity.
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From $1,750
Crowns
Fabricated locally in Auckland by experienced dental technicians.
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From $300
Extractions
Varies depending on difficulty and time required.
Implants
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From $5,750
Single Tooth Implant
Includes implant surgery and restoration. Cost may vary if bone grafting is required.
QCard interest-free finance available on all treatments over $200.
All fees are a guide only — your exact treatment plan and costs are confirmed in writing at your examination. Please ask us if you'd like an estimate for any treatment not listed here.
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In the heart of Auckland, on Symonds Street.
Call us
09 379 7380Opening hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Weekend & after-hours appointments by arrangement — please call.
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