Preventive Care
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →Is there a dentist worth the drive from Middle Cove? The Smile Spot, a general dentist in Dulwich Hill at 504 Marrickville Road, is about 36 minutes away, with late weeknights and Saturday hours.
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 RdMiddle Cove is on the Lower North Shore, about 9 km north of the CBD, so the trip crosses the harbour. Head up Cawarrah Road to Eastern Valley Way, then Edinburgh Road, Alpha Road and Flat Rock Drive lead to Brook Street and the Warringah Freeway. The Bradfield Highway and Western Distributor carry you south and west toward Marrickville Road.
Allow 19.6 km and about 36 minutes outside peak. Public transport needs a change, and no bus comes straight through, so the car is the sensible choice. There’s street parking on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade beside the clinic, with a few timed bays.
Open until 8pmFor a quick check-up, it may well be. It can still be worth it if you work in the inner west or city, want evening appointments until 8pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, or need sedation for a nervous visit. Fridays and Saturdays we’re open 9am to 3pm.
Routine care here means an exam, a professional clean and digital X-rays when they’re needed. Read about six-monthly check-ups and our teeth cleaning service so you know exactly what a visit involves before committing to the drive.
Saturday family visitsWith school and sport filling up the week, Saturday mornings tend to suit families. We can often book a parent and kids close together, so it’s one trip across rather than several, with time left for Cawarrah Park or Willoughby Park later on.
Young children get a slow, friendly introduction to the chair, with fluoride and fissure sealants when they’ll help. Teenagers playing contact sport can be fitted for a proper guard. Read more on kids’ dental visits and custom mouthguards.
Same-visit crownsLonger treatment is where a single clinic really helps. We plan and place dental implants near Middle Cove here, from a single tooth to All-on-4, and many dental crowns are made in-house and fitted the same visit, which saves extra drives.
Cosmetic options include teeth whitening, bonding, and composite, E-max or Zirkonzahn veneers. We’ll talk about what’s realistic for your teeth and explain costs after an exam, and payment plans or health fund claims can be discussed.
Principal dentist Dr Dimitrios Thanos has more than 25 years in practice. You’re welcome to meet our team and read about the clinic before deciding whether the trip from Middle Cove suits you and your family.
Every treatment we offer, open to Middle Cove patients.
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 Middle Cove →Pain, swelling or a broken tooth? Call first.
Emergency dentist →Gentle care for gums and young smiles.
All dental services →About 36 minutes outside peak for the 19.6 km trip, via Eastern Valley Way, the Warringah Freeway, the Bradfield Highway and the Western Distributor.
Not without changing. No bus from Middle Cove runs straight to the clinic, so driving is the easier option for most people.
Use the street parking on Marrickville Road or in MacArthur Parade beside the clinic. Some bays are timed, so check before you walk in.
Yes, until 8pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We also open 9am to 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and close Wednesdays and Sundays.
Yes. Ring (02) 9569 0199 when we open and say it’s urgent. We’ll find you the earliest available appointment.
Yes. Book online or call us, and let us know about any anxiety so we can talk about happy gas or sedation.
We do, from first check-ups to fissure sealants and sports mouthguards. Saturday appointments help families fit visits around school.
Yes. All-on-4 and single implants are assessed, planned and placed at our Dulwich Hill clinic after a consultation.
Call or book online for an evening or Saturday visit that fits around the drive.
| Monday | 9am – 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 8pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am – 8pm |
| Friday | 9am – 3pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Middle Cove is in the Willoughby City Council area (about Middle Cove). Nearby: Castle Cove, Willoughby East, North Willoughby, Castlecrag · 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.