Find a Dentist in Wollongong: Costs, Bulk Billing & Emergency Care

Dentists in Wollongong 2026

Wollongong and the Illawarra have a solid dental market with private practices across the region. All Australian dentists must be AHPRA-registered. dentalboard.gov.au

What Does a Dentist Cost in Wollongong 2026?

• General checkup and clean: $150-$380 at a private Wollongong dental practice
• X-rays (bitewing): $45-$100 per film
• Filling (tooth-coloured): $130-$360 per tooth
• Root canal treatment: $700-$2,200+ per tooth
• Tooth extraction (simple): $140-$360
• Wisdom tooth extraction (surgical): $260-$700+ per tooth
• Dental implant: $2,800-$6,500+ per implant

NSW Government Dental Services in Wollongong

NSW Health provides public dental services for eligible concession card holders and children through the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District dental clinics. Access through: health.nsw.gov.au/dental. Wollongong Hospital also has dental services available through the public system for eligible patients.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

Eligible children 2-17 can access up to $1,052 in dental benefits over 2 years. Many Wollongong dentists bulk bill for CDBS-eligible children. Check at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

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