Margate Dentist
Your family dentist near Margate – a short drive over the Ted Smout Bridge.
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Your Local Dentist near Margate
Dental care for adults, children, and families near Margate
Sandgate Family Dental is a short drive from Margate, at 12 Lagoon Street, Sandgate. Head south on Oxley Avenue, merge onto the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge across Bramble Bay, and take the Sandgate/Shorncliffe exit. Follow Brighton Road into Sandgate, and you'll find us on Lagoon Street, with ample street parking available. We are a convenient Sandgate dentist for Margate and the peninsula.
Dental care for Margate families
Margate sits midway along the Redcliffe peninsula, from Margate Beach through to Redcliffe.
Our Sandgate practice is a short drive away over the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, with ample street parking available.
Saturday mornings
We’re open Saturday mornings, 8:00AM to 12:00PM.
Every age
Both of our dentists see patients of every age, so parents and children can be booked together and stay with the same practice year to year.
Routine to urgent
From routine check-ups and cleans to fillings, emergency care and cosmetic treatment, we cover a wide range. If it is your first visit, see our new patient offer.
Our practice provides comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages — from routine check-ups and cleans and children's dentistry through to cosmetic dentistry, restorative treatments, and emergency dental care.
Travelling from Margate to Sandgate Family Dental
- By car
- Margate is a short drive from Sandgate via the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge — one of the more straightforward cross-bay trips on the Redcliffe peninsula. From Margate Village or the Margate Beach area, head south on Anzac Avenue, across the bridge, and into Sandgate. Our practice is at 12 Lagoon Street, two minutes from Sandgate Station in the village area.
- Bus or bike
- Margate residents are well-connected to Sandgate via the Ted Smout Bridge, and the trip is a short drive. By bus, services run from Margate to Sandgate via Redcliffe and Deagon. The bridge also includes a pedestrian and cycling path for a scenic 40–45 minute ride across the bay.
Our practice is in Sandgate village, with ample street parking available. The Ted Smout Bridge crossing is generally quick outside peak hour. The drive back past Clontarf and Woody Point makes the trip feel shorter than the distance suggests, and the return route avoids most of the Anzac Avenue traffic.
New to the area? See our North Brisbane local area guide for parking, public transport and getting around to the practice from each bayside suburb.
Dental services we offer to Margate patients
For Margate patients, the following dental services are available at our practice in Sandgate, a short drive away via the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge. The main service areas are:
- General and family dentistry — check-ups and cleans, fillings, wisdom teeth, gum care.
- Cosmetic dentistry — teeth whitening, veneers, clear aligners, smile makeover.
- Restorative dentistry — dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal.
- Emergency dental care — urgent appointments at the earliest suitable time.
- Children's dentistry — including bulk-billed care under CDBS for eligible children.
General and Preventive Dentistry for All Ages
A short trip across the Ted Smout Bridge every six months is a worthwhile investment in your long-term oral health.
Regular dental visits allow our team to monitor your teeth and gums, catch problems early, and apply preventive treatments like fissure sealants and fluoride before issues develop.
General Dentistry
Check-ups and cleans, fillings, extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and emergency dental care for patients across the Redcliffe Peninsula.
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Enhance the appearance of your smile with professional teeth whitening, dental veneers, and dental bonding.
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From dental crowns and bridges to dentures, implants, and root canal treatment — we restore function and comfort to damaged or missing teeth.
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Scale-and-cleans, nightguards, sealants and sports mouthguards — focused on keeping problems away before they start.
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Gentle, unhurried care for kids, plus bulk-billed visits under CDBS for eligible children.
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Urgent appointments where possible — for knocked-out teeth, broken fillings and severe toothache.
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Our Approach to Dental Care
Transparency at every step.
We explain the treatment plan, the alternatives, and the costs upfront. You always know what to expect before we start.
Built for families.
Whether you’re bringing in a toddler for their first visit or booking your own check-up, we look after every member of the family with care and patience.
Prevention is the priority.
Maintaining good oral health is easier and more affordable than treating problems after they develop. We’ll help you stay on track with a routine that works for you.
Get a Check & Clean for $199
Comprehensive examination (011), scale and clean (114), fluoride (121) and x-rays (022 x 2).
- New patients with private dental health cover can use their eligible cover towards the offer.
- Offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Conditions apply: available to new patients only. The offer expires on 31 December 2026.
Simple, Flexible Payment Options
We accept most health funds with dental extras, process claims on the spot with HICAPS, and can discuss payment arrangements for larger treatments. View Payment Options
We're a preferred provider for nib, HCF, HIF, and CBHS, and we offer on-the-spot HICAPS claiming for most health funds with dental extras. Children who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule may have covered services bulk billed while benefits remain. Our dental team will always explain your treatment options and costs before any work begins.
Margate families also bring children to our practice for routine check-ups, dental anxiety support, and treatment under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Our children’s dentistry hub covers what to expect, and our CDBS bulk-billed page explains the Medicare-funded option for eligible children.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the drive from Margate to Sandgate?
Margate is a short drive from Sandgate via the Ted Smout Memorial Bridge — one of the more straightforward cross-bay trips on the Redcliffe peninsula. From Margate Village or Margate Beach you head south on Anzac Avenue, across the bridge, and into Sandgate to our practice at 12 Lagoon Street.
Is there parking at the practice?
Yes. There is ample street parking available. We are also about two minutes from Sandgate Station in the village area if you travel by train.
What is included in the $199 new-patient offer?
The $199 new-patient check and clean includes a comprehensive examination (item 011), a scale and clean (114), fluoride (121) and two x-rays (022 x 2). New patients with private dental cover can put their eligible cover towards the offer, which is not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Do you treat children from Margate, and bulk-bill under CDBS?
Yes. Margate families bring children to us for routine check-ups, dental anxiety support and treatment under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Eligible children can be bulk-billed for covered services, with the CDBS covering up to $1,158 over two years within Medicare entitlements.
How do health funds work at your practice?
We are a HICAPS provider and process on-the-spot claims for most Australian health funds with dental extras, and we are a preferred provider for HCF, CBHS, nib and HIF, and an approved provider for Smile.com.au. Rebates, annual limits and waiting periods vary by fund and policy, so please check your cover before treatment.
Offer valid until 31 December 2026. Conditions apply: available to new patients only.
Across the North Brisbane bayside
Sandgate Family Dental serves patients from across the wider region, including the Redcliffe peninsula.
For an overview of our full service area and neighbouring suburbs, see our North Brisbane dentist page. Patients also travel to us from Clontarf and Woody Point and surrounding Redcliffe suburbs.
Areas We Welcome Patients From
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