Life around Auckland Airport moves quickly, and finding time for the dentist can slip down the list. Supertooth Dental sits right inside the Auckland Airport Shopping Centre, so looking after your teeth can fit around your day rather than interrupt it.
A dentist where you already are
Our practice is inside the Auckland Airport Shopping Centre at 3B/400 George Bolt Memorial Drive, with free parking at the door. You can call in before a flight, after a shift, or while you are running errands nearby, without a separate trip across town.
We are open on Sundays as well as through the week, which helps if weekdays are full or your hours are not the usual nine to five. Nervous patients are welcome, and we take time to explain what is happening and to go at a pace that suits you.
Handy for airport workers and city commuters
Thousands of people work in and around the airport precinct, across airlines, freight and logistics, retail and hospitality. Many keep early, late or rotating hours, so a dental visit close to work can be easier to keep than one that means taking half a day off.
If you commute between the city and the airport, we sit on a route you may already travel. Booking a check-up on your way in or on your way home can save you a special trip, and regular visits are simpler to keep when the practice is somewhere you pass anyway.
Care for the whole family, under one roof
Supertooth offers everyday dental care for adults and children in one place, from routine visits through to treatment when something needs fixing. Before any treatment starts, we give you a written quote so you know the cost in advance. A first exam with digital X-rays is $79, which is a straightforward way to get a clear picture of where your teeth are at.
- 1/Check-ups and digital X-rays
- 2/Hygiene visits and cleaning
- 3/Fillings, crowns and bridges
- 4/Root canal treatment and extractions
- 5/Dentures and teeth whitening
- 6/Care for children and help with urgent problems
Southern Cross, ACC and flexible payments
If you have Southern Cross health insurance, you can use Southern Cross Easy-claim with us. Where your policy covers the treatment and there is benefit available, the claim is processed at your appointment and you pay only any part you are responsible for. Cover varies from policy to policy, so it is worth checking your plan or asking Southern Cross what is included.
We are also an ACC provider. If you chip, break or lose a tooth in an accident, ACC may help with the cost of treatment, and we can lodge the claim for you. ACC covers dental injuries from accidents rather than routine care, so we will let you know how it applies to your situation.
For other costs, we keep the options flexible. We accept Afterpay, and we can prepare quotes and lodge claims for WINZ where you may be eligible for help. Ask our team and we will talk you through what is available.
Regular care that supports our community
Seeing a dentist regularly helps find small problems while they are still small. Many dental issues cause little discomfort at first, so a check-up can pick up decay or gum trouble before it grows into something that needs more work. Your dentist can suggest how often to come back based on your own needs, rather than a one size fits all rule.
In New Zealand, basic dental care is funded for children up to their eighteenth birthday, and most adults pay privately, with ACC helping when a tooth is injured in an accident. Understanding how these pieces fit together makes it easier to plan and to keep up with care over the years.
Supertooth would like good oral health to feel like a normal part of life for more Auckland families and workers. By being easy to reach, open when people are actually free, and clear about costs, we hope to make that first visit, and the next one, feel like less of a hurdle.
If you have any questions, or you would like to book, you can reach us any time. Book online at supertooth.co.nz/contact, phone 09 964 0508, or text 022 852 4000.
Quick questions
- Do I need to be flying to visit?
- No. We welcome locals, airport workers and travellers alike. Anyone can book, whether or not you have a flight.
- Are you really open on Sundays?
- Yes. We open on Sundays as well as through the week, which suits shift workers and busy weekdays.
- Can I use my Southern Cross insurance?
- Yes, through Southern Cross Easy-claim for eligible treatment. Cover depends on your policy, so check your plan or ask Southern Cross.
- What does the first visit cost?
- A first exam with digital X-rays is $79. We give you a written quote before any further treatment.
Sources: New Zealand Dental Association · Ministry of Health New Zealand (Manatū Hauora) · Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora · ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) · Southern Cross Health Society (Easy-claim). This article is general information, not a substitute for an examination and personal advice from a dentist. If you're in pain or unsure, book a visit or call 09 964 0508.
