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Children’s Dentistry

Addressing your child’s oral health early in life gives them the best chance of maintaining their teeth as an adult. At Opal Dental, we deliver children’s dentistry services that give your kids the best start.

With patients from throughout Auckland, we enjoy playing a positive role in our young patients’ lives. In some circumstances, we can also provide our dental services for free.

A child-friendly dental environment

One of the best ways to prevent your child from developing a fear of the dentist is to bring them to see us early in life. As they acclimatise to our dental environment, they’ll soon see there’s nothing to be afraid of.

Attending appointments regularly also gives us a chance to spot small problems before they become big ones. Identifying a misaligned bite gives us a chance to discuss interventions with you.

Broadening access to dental care

As an important part of your child’s health, great dental care should be a priority. We accept referrals and payments from the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). If your child suffers from damage to their teeth because of an accident, the ACC may meet some or all of your costs.

Additionally, if your child is under the age of 12 and their school dental nurse makes a referral for them to see a dentist, they’ll receive their dental care with us for free. We also cater to private patients when schools don’t make a referral.

Ways to help your child’s teeth at home

Although we take great pride in providing excellent children’s dental services, we recognise that oral health starts at home. Because of this, we’re happy to offer advice on keeping your child’s teeth clean. For example:

Use fluoride-based toothpaste to protect them against plaque.
When brushing, use a soft-bristled toothbrush and hold it at a 45-degree angle.
If you miss any food, you can gently use floss to move it away.
Start teaching your child how to floss around the age of eight.
Use an age-appropriate toothpaste to ensure your child gets enough fluoride.
When you work hard to maintain your little one’s oral health at home, they won’t need to see us so often.

If you’d like to make an appointment for your child, try our online booking system. Otherwise, you can call us on 09 834 6359.

Children 13-17 years old receive free dental

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Opal Dental

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Mei Hill

11 months ago

Kia ora First time visit to Opal, Te Atatū Peninsula - plus being new arrivals to this community. Super impressed with Andy, the Hygienist and Michelle, front of house, and very informative. Look forward to getting to know the Opal Team. Ngā mihi, Mei Hill

Response from the owner

11 months ago

Kia ora Mei, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Opal Dental as your new local practice. We’re delighted to hear that your first visit went well and that Andy and Michelle made you feel welcome and well-informed. We’re excited to be part of your new community journey here in Te Atatū Peninsula and look forward to getting to know you too. Ngā mihi nui, The Opal Dental Team

E R

11 months ago

Great team, reasonably price and very professional 👌

Response from the owner

11 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad to hear you found our team great, our prices reasonable, and your experience professional. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards, — The Opal Dental Team

Jakki Triggs

12 months ago

Like many, I don't like going to dentists, but finally I have found Opal Dental. They are very caring, from the dentists to all of the staff. The prices are very reasonable too. The thing I like most is that they truly care about you. They are knowledgeable and will do the very best for you. If I ever move from here I will continue to use Opal Dental, wherever I am!

Response from the owner

11 months ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re so glad to hear that you feel comfortable and cared for at Opal Dental — that really means a lot to our whole team. We always aim to make every visit as stress-free and positive as possible. Your kind words and trust truly make our day. We look forward to seeing you again soon, no matter where life takes you! 💙

Romeo Raducu

12 months ago

Highly recommended- been going to the dental clinic for more than 10 years now. Dr. Charlene and the team there have been fantastic!!!

Response from the owner

12 months ago

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being with us for over 10 years! 🌟 We truly appreciate your loyalty and trust in Dr. Charlene and our team. It’s always a pleasure to look after your dental care, and we look forward to seeing you for many more years to come! — The Opal Dental Team 🦷💙

judy milani

12 months ago

Response from the owner

12 months ago

Thank you so much for the 5 stars! 🌟 We really appreciate your support and are so glad you’ve had a great experience with our team! — The Opal Dental Team

Nishanth Reddy

1 year ago

Experienced and friendly staff. Went with severe pain and did not suggest for root canal and suggested for extraction. I went for it and pain gone. Lot of dentists suggests directly for root canal without any research and findings, thank god and bless this staff🙏

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you so much Nishanth for your kind words and trust in our team! We're glad we could assess the actual cause of your pain and help relieve your pain as well as provide you with an honest, effective treatment. Our priority is always the patient's well-being, and it's wonderful to hear that you had a positive experience. Wishing you continued comfort and health — and thank you again for your thoughtful feedback! We would be glad to help you in the future if you do need us. God bless you as well🙏

Karolyn Flockhart

1 year ago

Dr Kim Ho was incredible. She was able to help me on the same day. I am very pleased with the great service from the receptionist to the dental staff. I can highly recommend this practice.

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Dr. Kim Ho and our team were able to assist you promptly and provide a great experience from start to finish. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your kind words. Wishing you all the best in your oral health journey!

Todd Millar

1 year ago

Great service, recommend

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for the great feedback and recommendation! We truly appreciate your support. 😊

Andrea Boyd

1 year ago

I can highly recommend Opal Dental, my family and I have been taken care of by Charlene and Anthony and the team for many years and they have consistently great service standards with empathy and care and good pricing. We don't need to go anywhere else 😀

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you so much for your continued trust and loyalty over the years! We're truly grateful to have you and your family as part of the Opal Dental community. Charlene, Anthony, and the entire team are so pleased to hear your kind words — it's always our goal to provide consistent, caring service at fair prices. We look forward to looking after you for many more years to come! 😀

Teresa Cleary

1 year ago

Very impressed with courteous reception staff. Gentle, through dental appointment. Balanced views on urgency of potential future work; outlined what might be needed in future but not pushing to do it immediately. Very appreciative of care.

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Dear Teresa, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear you felt well cared for during your visit. Our team prides itself on providing honest, balanced advice and making sure every patient feels comfortable and fully informed—never pressured. We also appreciate your kind words about our reception staff and are so glad your experience was a positive one from start to finish. We look forward to seeing you again whenever you need us! Warm regards, The Opal Dental Team

Denzel Waru

1 year ago

I’ve had a really positive experience with Opal Dentist. The entire process was seamless and Charlene was easy to ask questions, gave answers that were easy for me to understand, and the results are perfect. Thanks Opal!

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you very much Denzel for your feedback. Have a nice day ahead.

Samantha Rangihuna-Bell

1 year ago

Opal Dental in Te Atatū Peninsula is amazing! The team is warm, professional, and really put me at ease. They explained everything clearly and made the whole experience stress-free. Highly recommend if you’re after great care and friendly service!

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Many thanks Samantha for your kind feedback. Have a lovely day.

Maia Minerva

1 year ago

Huge thanks to Opal Dental! The staff are friendly, understanding, and reassuring throughout. After a traumatic past experience (at a different dentist) I was really anxious 😅 but I felt safe and cared for. For the first time, I’ll be returning for further work and without fear. Highly recommend them!

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Many thanks Maia for your kind feedback. We are glad to help you with your dental care needs. Have a good evening.

Shannon Panui

1 year ago

Everyone there are amazing I went for my appointment today and from the receptionist to the staff everyone was so lovely friendly and caring I have major anxiety from being at dentist as a kid and I actually really enjoyed Going there. Thankyou Everyone at Opal!!

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you very much Shannon for your feedback. It keeps us boosted to provide our patients with best dental care possible.

Storm Faifua

1 year ago

Customer service is amazing, and the staff are so friendly and caring, so lucky to have such a wonderful dental team close to home, thank you so much

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you very much for the kind words and an amazing feedback Storm.

FLYTE CONCRETE

1 year ago

Kind ,friendly, efficient.and fast. Thank you Dental team

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Many thanks for your kind feedback.

Skyjixies

1 year ago

Best dentist I’ve been to! I have severe anxiety around dental clinics, and Kimberly did an amazing job at keeping me calm by talking me through things as she was working 🙂

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you very much for your fedback Skyla. We are glad to help you with regarding your dental care needs. Have a nice day.

Anthony Kingi

1 year ago

I am a regular client, the service has always been great from getting an appointment through to the surgery, at every step of your journey you're being looked after.

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Many thanks for the feedback Anthony. We really appreciate it.

A Fotheringhame

1 year ago

Everyone at Opal Dental are top notch! Charlene is an incredible dentist and is all about the detail, which is important when you are getting invisalign. Super happy with my results! The reception staff and nursing team are also just as great and are always friendly and helpful. Grateful to have such a great local dentist for my own and my families dental needs.

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you very much Ariki for an amzing feedback and letting us know about your experience at Opal Dental.