WA dental prices
Dental costs in Perth
Compare indicative private dental prices in Perth. General adult dental is usually not covered by Medicare, so the useful comparison is the quoted fee after any extras-cover rebate.
Last updated: 2026-05-11. All prices in AUD.
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Quick answer
In Perth, routine private dental check-ups commonly sit around A$150-A$350, crowns often around A$1,200-A$2,000, single implants around A$3,000-A$6,500 and Invisalign around A$5,000-A$9,000. Always ask for an itemised quote before major treatment.
Indicative dental prices in Perth
| Treatment | Typical private range | What changes the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Check-up and clean | A$150-A$350 | New-patient offers can be lower; check X-rays and fluoride. |
| Filling | A$150-A$400 | Size, tooth position and material affect price. |
| Dental crown | A$1,200-A$2,000 | Lab work and material choice drive quote differences. |
| Dental implant | A$3,000-A$6,500 | Ask whether fixture, abutment and crown are included. |
| Invisalign | A$5,000-A$9,000 | Case complexity, refinements and retainers affect total cost. |
| Teeth whitening | A$260-A$800+ | Take-home kits usually cost less than in-chair whitening. |
Medicare
Medicare usually does not cover routine adult dental care. Eligible children may be able to use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Extras cover
Extras policies can rebate basic or major dental, but annual limits, waiting periods and preferred-provider rules matter.
Quote checks
For crowns, implants and Invisalign, ask for treatment stages, included reviews, scans, lab fees, retainers and payment timing.
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Find a dentist in Perth
Verified Australian dental directories and chain practices that operate in Perth. TreatCompare links to the source pages — booking, pricing and AHPRA registration are handled by the destination organisation.
Australian Dental Association find-a-dentist tool. Filter by suburb, treatment type and ADA membership. Free to use.
Visit →Healthengine online booking platform listing Australian dentists. Search by suburb, read patient reviews and book online.
Visit →Network discount programme listing participating dentists across Australia with negotiated rates for members.
Visit →ASX-listed dental group operating dental centres across NSW, VIC, QLD and ACT, including in capital cities.
Visit →Network of Bupa-owned and Bupa-affiliated dental practices across Australia. Members may receive higher rebates.
Visit →Multi-practice dental group with locations across Australia. Public booking and price-guide pages by location.
Visit →According to typical Australian Dental Association (ADA) fee guidance, private dental check-up and clean fees in Perth sit in the A$150-A$350 range, dental crowns commonly A$1,200-A$2,000, single dental implants A$3,000-A$6,500, and Invisalign A$5,000-A$9,000 — the actual quote depends on case complexity and clinic.
According to Services Australia, Medicare does not generally cover routine adult dental care in Australia. Eligible children may access the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Most adults rely on private health insurance extras cover for partial dental rebates, subject to annual limits and waiting periods.
According to AHPRA, all dental practitioners in WA must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia. The ADA Find a Dentist directory, Healthengine, and major chains (Pacific Smiles, Bupa Dental, 1300SMILES) are publicly verifiable starting points for finding a registered practitioner in Perth.
Sources: Australian Dental Association fee guidance, Services Australia (Medicare and CDBS), AHPRA register of dental practitioners. Last reviewed: 2026-05-13.
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Sources & further reading
- Australian Dental Association — Dental treatment context and patient information.
- Services Australia Child Dental Benefits Schedule — Public dental benefit rules for eligible children.
- AHPRA Register of Practitioners — Registration checks for Australian dental practitioners.
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