The Essential
Two hygiene visits a year, without private health
If you have private health cover, you’ll usually receive two cleans each year.
If you don’t, staying on top of your dental health can feel harder than it should be.
The Essential was created for patients without private health cover. It removes the uncertainty around cost and gives you a clear, simple way to maintain your oral health without the mental load of “when should I book?” or “what will this cost?”
$390 for both hygiene appointments
The Shine
Neighbourhood Dental’s professional whitening program
White teeth. Maintained properly. All year round.
Have a wedding coming up? A job interview? Or just want your smile to feel consistently bright, not temporarily improved?
Most people whiten their teeth for a single event, then slowly watch the results fade.
The Shine is different. At Neighbourhood Dental, whitening is delivered as a professionally guided program, not a one-off cosmetic appointment. You see immediate results with in-chair whitening, then follow a clear maintenance pathway so white teeth become your normal, not something you chase for special occasions.
This is whitening done properly. Clinically guided, preventative by design, and delivered to the same professional standards across all Neighbourhood Dental clinics.
$650 professional whitening program
The Essential
Two hygiene visits a year, without private health
If you have private health cover, you’ll usually receive two cleans each year.
If you don’t, staying on top of your dental health can feel harder than it should be.
The Essential was created for patients without private health cover. It removes the uncertainty around cost and gives you a clear, simple way to maintain your oral health without the mental load of “when should I book?” or “what will this cost?”
$390 for both hygiene appointments
treatment + care packages
The Essential
Two hygiene visits a year. One clear price. No reliance on insurance.
Some private health policies include regular hygiene visits. Others don’t, or only cover part of the cost.
The Essential was created for patients who want a clear, predictable way to stay on top of their oral health, without relying on variable insurance benefits or checking entitlements each time they book. It removes uncertainty around cost and replaces it with a simple, planned routine.
No mental load of “when should I book?” or “what will this cost?”
$390 for both hygiene appointments.
Payment plans available.
Why This Matters
When dental care feels unpredictable, it gets delayed. Small issues don’t stay small.
Regular six-monthly hygiene appointments help prevent gum disease and tooth decay, catch problems early, and reduce the likelihood of needing major treatment later.
The Essential exists to make that routine more accessible for people without private health.
What's Included
Two hygiene appointments within a 12-month period
- Professional clean, scale and oral health check at each visit
- Monitoring across the year to identify issues early
- Clear, upfront pricing
You attend once now, and again in six months. Care is planned, not reactive.
No Lectures, No Judgement
It’s been a while since your last visit? You’re not alone.
Most people without private health delay dental care longer than they’d like. Life gets busy, cost feels uncertain, and before you know it, years have passed.
We’re not here to make you feel bad about that. We’re here to make it easy to start again.
The Essential gives you a clear price, a clear plan and a fresh start.
Payment Options
Because access matters, payment flexibility is available.
The Essential can be paid upfront or via a payment plan (subject to approval), with terms typically spread over 6 or 12 months.
This allows you to begin care straight away and spread the cost over time, without the upfront shock.
Additional Care During The Year
Patients who attend hygiene appointments regularly often experience better outcomes over time.
Where additional general dental treatment is required during your Essential period, you’ll receive 5% off as part of your package commitment to regular care.
This reflects clinical reality: catching issues early means simpler, less expensive treatment. The 5% discount acknowledges your commitment to preventative care.
What This Package Is (And Isn't)
The Essential is:
- A preventative care access package
- Designed for patients without private health
- Focused on consistency, not one-off visits
The Essential is not:
- A membership programme
- A cosmetic package
- A discount-driven offer
Its purpose is simple: remove the barriers so preventative care actually happens.
Add The Shine: Clean Teeth, Confident Smile
The Essential takes care of your dental health. The Shine takes care of how you feel about your smile.
Professional whitening works best on clean, healthy teeth. That’s why it’s scheduled around your hygiene visits, not treated as a one-off cosmetic add-on.
How It Works
- Your first hygiene appointment is completed
- One professional in-chair whitening treatment is scheduled 1-2 weeks after your clean
- You receive custom take-home trays and an initial whitening kit
- At your second hygiene appointment (around six months later), you receive a whitening gel topup to maintain your results
This approach delivers safer whitening, more even results and confidence that lasts beyond a single treatment.
Payment and Planning
When whitening is added to The Essential, The Shine can be included in the same payment plan.
This allows you to prioritise oral health first, while spreading the cost across your care schedule.
Your dentist will confirm suitability and timing based on your oral health and personal goals.
Why This Approach Matters
Whitening without proper hygiene can lead to uneven results, unnecessary sensitivity and missed underlying issues.
By linking whitening to preventative care, Neighbourhood Dental ensures whitening is done properly and supported over time.
This is intentional care, not shortcuts.
Important Information
- The Essential includes two hygiene appointments within 12 months of the first visit
- Appointments must be used within the package period
- Payment plans are subject to approval through our nominated providerThis package is designed for patients without private health cover
- Price: $390 for two hygiene appointments
The information provided on this page is general in nature and does not replace professional dental advice.
A comprehensive dental examination is required to determine individual oral health needs. Your dentist will discuss any findings, recommended treatment, associated risks, and costs before proceeding.
Individual results vary and outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Book The Essential
Choose your nearest Neighbourhood Dental clinic and book your first hygiene appointment today.
Your second visit will be scheduled as part of your care plan, so it doesn’t get missed.
Two visits. One clear price. A healthier routine.
The Shine
Neighbourhood Dental’s professional whitening program
White teeth. Maintained properly. All year round.
Have a wedding coming up? A job interview? Or just want your smile to feel consistently bright, not temporarily improved?
Most people whiten their teeth for a single event, then slowly watch the results fade.
The Shine is different. At Neighbourhood Dental, whitening is delivered as a professionally guided program, not a one-off cosmetic appointment. You see immediate results with in-chair whitening, then follow a clear maintenance pathway so white teeth become your normal, not something you chase for special occasions.
This is whitening done properly. Clinically guided, preventative by design, and delivered to the same professional standards across all Neighbourhood Dental clinics.
$650 professional whitening program
Clear inclusions. No shortcuts. Results that last.
What’s included in The Shine
The Shine is a complete whitening program delivered by your local Neighbourhood Dental team.
You receive:
- One professional in-chair whitening treatment
- Custom take-home whitening trays made specifically for you
- Initial take-home whitening gel
- Full clinical assessment and professional oversight
- A clear maintenance pathway linked to your ongoing hygiene care
This approach focuses not just on how white your teeth look today, but on how that result is safely maintained over time.
Who The Shine is designed for
Professional whitening works best on clean, healthy teeth. Who can proceed depends on your recent dental care.
Existing Neighbourhood Dental patients
If you’ve had a hygiene appointment at a Neighbourhood Dental clinic within the last six months, our team already understands your oral health and you can proceed with The Shine straight away.
No extra appointments. No delays.
New or overdue patients
If you haven’t had a recent clean with us, you’re still able to proceed — a hygiene appointment simply comes first.
You have two clear options:
Option 1: Start with a new patient hygiene appointment
$199 for your first clean, check and oral health assessment.
Once complete, whitening is scheduled 1–2 weeks later.
Option 2: Combine care with The Essential + The Shine bundle
Preventative care and professional whitening planned across the year.
Ideal for patients without private health cover.
Payment plans available.
Why clean teeth come first
Once it’s clear you’re a good fit for whitening, the next step is making sure your teeth are in the right condition to achieve the best possible result.
Whitening works best on clean, healthy teeth. If plaque, calculus or underlying issues are present, whitening can lead to uneven results, increased sensitivity, or missed problems that affect outcomes.
Requiring a hygiene appointment first ensures whitening is safe, effective and clinically appropriate. It also means you receive the best possible result, not a compromised one.
At Neighbourhood Dental, this approach reflects how we deliver care across all our clinics. Whitening is planned around oral health, not convenience.
The Essential + The Shine bundle
Preventative care and whitening, planned across the year
For patients without private health cover, The Essential + The Shine provides a structured way to combine preventative dental care with professional whitening.
This bundle removes cost uncertainty, builds maintenance into your routine, and reflects how Neighbourhood Dental patients typically care for their teeth across the year.
Bundle price: $985 total
($390 The Essential + $650 The Shine)
Payment plan option available, approximately $82 per month across 12 months (subject to approval).
Shine bundle incentive to be confirmed.
What’s included in the bundle
The Essential
- Two hygiene appointments across the year
- Cleans, checks and oral health assessments
The Shine
- One professional in‑chair whitening treatment
- Custom take‑home whitening trays
- Initial take‑home whitening gel
- Whitening gel top‑up at your second hygiene appointment
How the bundle works
- Your first hygiene appointment is completed
- Professional in‑chair whitening is scheduled 1–2 weeks later
- You receive custom trays and initial whitening gel
- At your second hygiene appointment (around six months later), you receive a whitening gel top‑up
This creates a clear annual rhythm that mirrors how Neighbourhood Dental patients already attend: clean, whiten, maintain.
Designed for results that last
Great teeth shouldn’t feel like a decision you need to remake every year.
When you choose The Essential + The Shine, you receive the full Shine whitening programme, planned around your hygiene care for the year.
Your whitening journey includes professional in-chair whitening and a take-home kit to maintain results gradually and safely at home. Then, at your second hygiene appointment around six months later, you receive one additional whitening gel top-up to refresh and maintain your result.
Our Shine programme keeps whitening simple and predictable across your 12-month care period, without the need for repeat in-chair treatments.
White teeth, looked after properly, as part of your yearly routine.
What to expect
Before treatment
Your dentist will assess your teeth and discuss any existing restorations such as crowns, veneers or fillings that will not change colour with whitening. Expectations are set clearly before you proceed.
During treatment
Professional in‑chair whitening takes approximately one hour. Visible results are seen immediately.
After treatment
Some patients experience temporary sensitivity. This is normal and usually resolves quickly. Your dentist will explain how to minimise sensitivity and how to care for your teeth following treatment.
Results vary depending on tooth condition, habits and existing dental work. Your dentist will provide realistic expectations based on your individual situation.
Payment options and private health
Payment plans
The Shine can be paid upfront or placed on a payment plan (subject to approval), allowing you to spread costs over time and begin treatment without the full upfront expense.
For patients without private health, The Essential + The Shine can be placed on a single payment plan so care is planned properly across the year.
Private health
We accept all major health funds.
Some funds provide benefits for professional teeth whitening depending on your level of cover. Your clinic team can check eligibility and process claims to help reduce out‑of‑pocket costs.
Coverage varies between funds and policies, so it’s worth checking entitlements before booking.
What The Shine is
The Shine is a professionally guided whitening program designed to fit naturally into how Neighbourhood Dental cares for your oral health.
It is:
- Delivered by qualified dentists
- Planned around clean, healthy teeth
- Structured to give you immediate results with a clear pathway to maintain them
- Designed to support long-term confidence, not short-term fixes
The Shine is intended to complement regular preventative care, so whitening feels considered, predictable and well managed.
Its purpose is confidence, delivered responsibly.
Important Information
- Whitening is available to patients aged 18 and over
- A recent hygiene appointment is required prior to whitening to ensure treatment is safe and appropriate
- Temporary tooth sensitivity or gum irritation may occur following treatment and will be discussed beforehand
- Whitening results vary depending on natural tooth colour, habits and the cause of discolouration
- Existing dental restorations such as crowns, veneers or fillings do not change colour with whitening
- Whitening may not be suitable for all patients. Suitability and expected outcomes will be confirmed following a dental assessment
- Payment plans are subject to approval through our nominated provider
- The information provided is general in nature and does not replace professional dental advice. Individual results vary and outcomes cannot be guaranteed
Book The Shine
The Shine is available at all Neighbourhood Dental clinics.
To get started, choose your local clinic and request The Shine. If you’re new or overdue for a clean, begin with a hygiene appointment or ask about The Essential + The Shine bundle.
Your local dental team will confirm suitability, walk you through timing and explain payment options before treatment begins.
Confidence looks best when it’s done properly.
The Align
Digitally planned, dentist-supervised clear aligner treatment
See your future smile before you start.
Thinking about straightening your teeth? Starting a new job? Or simply want to feel more confident when you smile?
The Align is Neighbourhood Dental’s clear aligner programme built around certainty, not guesswork. Before treatment begins, advanced digital planning shows you your expected result, your tooth movement and your timeline, so you understand exactly what you’re committing to.
From there, your treatment is delivered under dentist supervision, with structured monitoring and long-term stability built in.
From $7,099. Payment plans available.
What’s included in The Align
The Align is a comprehensive clear aligner programme delivered by your local Neighbourhood Dental team.
You receive:
- Full clinical assessment and dentist‑led treatment planning
- Advanced digital planning showing your expected outcome and treatment stages
- Clear aligners designed specifically for your smile
- Dentist‑led monitoring throughout treatment
- Refinements where clinically appropriate
- Retainers provided at the completion of treatment
- Two‑year retainer warranty, subject to compliance
- Ongoing guidance to help maintain results long term
Before treatment begins, you’ll be shown your digital plan with clear expectations around outcomes and timelines.
Why digital planning matters
Many aligner providers show a generic simulation.
The Align uses detailed digital planning to map your individual tooth movement. You see your teeth, your bite and your timeline, not a template.
This allows for:
- Realistic expectations from the outset
- Fewer surprises during treatment
- Better clinical outcomes
- Confidence in what you’re committing to
We don’t begin until you’ve seen where you’re heading.
Healthy teeth come first
For aligners to work effectively, your teeth and gums need to be healthy.
Before starting The Align, a hygiene appointment is required to check for decay or gum disease, reduce the risk of complications, and ensure treatment can progress safely.
If you haven’t had a recent clean at a Neighbourhood Dental clinic, your dentist will recommend a hygiene appointment before proceeding.
This approach protects your oral health and supports a smoother treatment journey.
Refinements, retainers and long‑term stability
Refinements are included where clinically appropriate to help achieve the planned outcome.
At the end of treatment, retainers are provided and are essential for maintaining your result. Your two‑year retainer warranty applies when:
- Retainers are worn as instructed
- Any issues with retainers are addressed promptly
- Six‑monthly checkups and hygiene appointments are maintained
If retainers are not worn or follow‑up care is missed, teeth can shift over time and further treatment may be required. Your dentist will explain this clearly before treatment begins so expectations are well understood.
The Align + Smile
Complete your result with professional whitening
Many patients choose to finish their aligner journey by enhancing their final result with professional whitening.
The Align + Smile combines orthodontic treatment with whitening, planned in the right order for the best outcome.
This bundle includes:
- The Align clear aligner programme
- One professional in‑chair whitening treatment once aligner treatment is complete
- Take‑home whitening kit for maintenance
- An exclusive saving on The Shine whitening programme (details to be confirmed)
Whitening is completed at the end of treatment because teeth are aligned, clean and ready for even, predictable results.
Professional whitening is available to patients aged 18 years and over. Suitability will be confirmed by your dentist.
Payment options and private health
Payment plans
Orthodontic treatment is a considered investment.
Payment plans are available for The Align through our nominated provider, allowing costs to be spread over 6, 12 or 18 months, subject to approval and treatment suitability.
This allows you to begin treatment without the full upfront cost.
Private health
We accept all major health funds. Many private health funds provide orthodontic benefits for clear aligner treatment. Your clinic team can help you understand your level of cover, calculate any gap payments and process claims.
Benefits vary depending on your fund, annual limits and waiting periods.
Is The Align right for you?
The Align may be suitable if you:
- Want straighter teeth without traditional braces
- Prefer a structured, dentist‑supervised approach
- Value long‑term stability as well as appearance
- Want clarity around inclusions, outcomes and costs before you start
Your dentist will assess your suitability and talk you through the options available.
Orthodontics for teens
Straighten their smile without disrupting their routine
Clear aligners can be a practical option for teens who are ready for the responsibility of treatment.
The Align for teens is supervised locally by your Neighbourhood Dental team and designed to work around school, sport and social commitments. Aligners are removable when needed and discreet when worn.
Seeing the result builds motivation
Digital planning shows teens their expected smile at the end of treatment using their own teeth, not a generic example.
This helps:
- Parents understand what they’re investing in
- Teens stay motivated to wear their aligners consistently
- When the outcome is clear, compliance improves.
What’s included for teen patients
- Full clinical assessment and digital treatment planning
- Clear aligners designed specifically for their smile
- Dentist‑led monitoring throughout treatment
- Retainers and two‑year warranty, subject to compliance
- Guidance for parents to support wear and maintenance
Your dentist will assess whether clear aligners are suitable for your teen, or whether alternative orthodontic options may be more appropriate.
What The Align is
The Align is a dentist‑supervised clear aligner programme designed to support both confidence and function.
It is built around:
- Digital planning and transparency
- Ongoing clinical oversight
- Long‑term stability, not short‑term fixes
Its purpose is a well‑planned result you can see, understand and maintain.
Start the conversation
Book a consultation to discuss whether The Align is right for you.
If appropriate, your dentist will guide you through:
- Your digital treatment plan and expected outcome
- Treatment timelines
- Costs and payment options
- Whether The Align + Smile suits your goals
Important Information
- A hygiene appointment is required before starting clear aligner treatment
- Clear aligner treatment is most suitable for mild to moderate orthodontic cases
- If clear aligners are not the most appropriate option, alternative orthodontic treatments will be discussed
- An orthodontist may be involved in your care where required, and will guide you through suitable options
- Treatment outcomes depend on individual dental conditions and patient compliance
- Temporary discomfort or pressure may occur, particularly during aligner changes
- Aligners must be worn as prescribed for treatment to progress as planned
- Retainers must be worn as directed to maintain results following treatment
- Six‑monthly checkups and hygiene appointments are required during the warranty period
- Additional refinements or alternative orthodontic treatment may be required in some cases
- Professional whitening is available to patients aged 18 years and over
- Payment plans are subject to approval through our nominated provider
- Private health rebates may apply depending on your level of cover
- The information provided is general in nature and does not replace professional dental advice
