Preventive Care
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →From the tip of the Balmain peninsula, The Smile Spot at 504 Marrickville Road is about a 22-minute drive. Our dentist in Dulwich Hill sees patients until 8pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on Saturdays.
Expert CareDr Dimitrios Thanos, 25+ years in practice
Advanced TechnologyLaser dentistry, digital X-rays, same-visit crowns
Late AppointmentsMon, Tue and Thu evenings, plus Saturdays
Easy ParkingStreet parking on Marrickville Rd
504 Marrickville RdStart on Duke Street and work up Darling Street, then cut through Beattie Street, Mullens Street and Robert Street to Victoria Road. The Crescent leads to Johnston Street, and from Parramatta Road you take Cannon Street, Westbourne Street and Crystal Street before finishing on Marrickville Road. Allow about 22 minutes for the 9.1 km outside peak.
The L1 line runs from John Street Square straight to Dulwich Grove and Dulwich Hill, close to the clinic. That stop is about 1.1 kilometres from Balmain East in a straight line, though it sits across the water, so driving is usually more practical. Street parking is on Marrickville Road and MacArthur Parade, and some bays are timed.
Open until 8pmDarling Street can crawl in the morning, which is one reason an 8pm finish three nights a week helps. Book a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evening, or take a Friday or Saturday slot between 9am and 3pm. Wednesday and Sunday the clinic is closed.
Most routine visits pair an exam with a scale and polish, plus digital X-rays when they’re due. You can read what a dental check-up involves and how a scale and clean keeps gums healthy between visits.
Saturday family visitsBetween Origlass Park, Gallimore Reserve and the steps of The Zig Zag, kids on this side of the peninsula get plenty of outdoor time. A Saturday appointment keeps dental visits away from school, and a bumped tooth can be checked without much fuss.
We start young patients slowly, then add cleans, fluoride and sealants as they grow. See our page on children’s dentistry, and if your child plays a contact sport, a custom sports mouthguard is shaped from moulds of their own teeth.
Same-visit crownsIf a dull shade or a worn edge bothers you in photos, there are several ways to approach it. Ask about in-chair teeth whitening, bonding, or veneers in composite, E-max or Zirkonzahn. We explain what suits your teeth and what it costs after an exam.
Broken teeth can often be rebuilt with an in-house dental crown in a single visit. If a tooth is already gone, read about dental implants near Balmain East, including All-on-4 for replacing a full arch.
Dr Dimitrios Thanos brings more than 25 years of practice to every appointment. Get to know our dental team and read the story about The Smile Spot before you book.
What we offer Balmain East patients, about 22 minutes from the peninsula.
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →Natural-looking results, planned around you.
E-max veneers →Repair damage and keep your natural teeth.
Dentures →Fixed, long-term replacement for missing teeth.
Implants near Balmain East →Pain, swelling or a broken tooth? Call first.
Emergency dentist →Gentle care for gums and young smiles.
All dental services →It’s 9.1 km by road, around 22 minutes outside peak. The route runs up Darling Street to Victoria Road, then via Johnston Street and Parramatta Road.
The L1 from John Street Square runs to Dulwich Grove near the clinic, but the stop is across the water from Balmain East, so most people drive.
Marrickville Road and MacArthur Parade, right beside us, both have street parking. Check the signs, as some of the bays are timed.
Yes. We’re open 9am to 8pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 9am to 3pm Friday and Saturday. We don’t open Wednesday or Sunday.
Phone The Smile Spot on (02) 9569 0199 at opening time. Tell us what’s happened and we’ll book the earliest appointment we have.
Yes. You can book online or by phone. If dental visits make you anxious, let us know and we’ll go through sedation choices with you.
Yes. Kids are seen for first visits, cleans, fluoride, sealants and sports mouthguards, and Saturday times help families avoid school hours.
Yes. Single implants and All-on-4 are planned and placed by Dr Thanos in Dulwich Hill, with costs discussed after your consultation. Implant placement is surgery and carries risks such as pain, swelling and infection, and it is not suitable for everyone. Results vary from person to person. We talk you through the alternatives at your consultation, and you are welcome to get a second opinion.
Choose an evening or Saturday time online, or ring (02) 9569 0199 if something needs attention soon.
| Monday | 9am – 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 8pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am – 8pm |
| Friday | 9am – 3pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Balmain East is in the Inner West Council area (about Balmain East). Nearby: Barangaroo, Balmain, Birchgrove, Millers Point · All areas · Google reviews
Page updated 21 October 2026
The Smile Spot – Affordable Family Dentist, providing dental services at Dulwich Hill, Marrickville, Canterbury, Sydenham, Petersham, Lewisham, Summer Hill, Enmore, New Town, Earlwood, Wolli Creek, Bardwell Park, Arncliffe, Kogarah, Rockdale, Banksia, Bexley, Bexley North, Tempe, St. Peters, Erskineville, Sydney, Leichardt, Inner West.
Mon - Tue : 9 am -8 pm
Thu : 9 am -8 pm
Fri - Sat : 9 am -3 pm
Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays
Comprehensive Care Package includes examination, X-rays (as many as required), scale/clean and Fluoride treatment at $240 , For children under the age of 17 years $180.