Looking for a reliable dental clinic in Nowra? As the main centre of the Shoalhaven, Nowra has a well-established group of practices around Moss Street, Berry Street and Junction Street, with more clinics just across the river in Bomaderry and North Nowra. This guide covers 8 well-reviewed dental clinics in and around Nowra for general, family and cosmetic care, with a short summary of each.
Key takeaways
- Nowra’s town centre has several long-standing practices within walking distance of each other.
- Clinics in Bomaderry and North Nowra suit families living north of the Shoalhaven River.
- Options for anxious patients include happy gas, sleep dentistry and IV sedation at some clinics.
- All dentists must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia, and you can check this on the public Ahpra register.
How We Chose These Dental Clinics
This list draws on publicly available information, including each clinic’s patient review profile, the general and family services it provides, and how clearly its website explains treatments, opening hours and location. We only included clinics whose own websites we could open and check. No clinic paid to be featured, and the list is not ranked in order. Hours and services can change, so please confirm all details directly with each practice before you book.
8 Well-Reviewed Dental Clinics in Nowra
1. Nowra Dental
Nowra Dental on Berry Street has operated in Nowra for more than 50 years. It covers dental care for every stage of life, from children to older adults. It accepts emergencies and welcomes DVA card holders and families eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
- Location: 33 Berry Street, Nowra
- Services include: general dental care, family and children’s dentistry, dental care for older patients, teeth whitening, dental implants
- Website: nowradental.com.au
2. Shoalhaven Dental Surgery and Implant Centre
Shoalhaven Dental Surgery and Implant Centre on Moss Street has served the Shoalhaven for more than 30 years. It has a 3D cone beam CT scanner, offers emergency appointments every day, and provides sleep dentistry. The practice has disability access and sees children of all ages.
- Location: 47 Moss Street, Nowra
- Services include: dental implants and implant-supported dentures, Invisalign, root canal treatment, whitening, veneers and bonding, wisdom tooth removal, preventive care
- Website: dentistnowra.com.au
3. Amazing Dental
Just along Moss Street, Amazing Dental is a QIP-accredited practice with more than 25 years of experience. It uses digital 2D and 3D X-rays and dental lasers, can make same-day crowns, and offers happy gas for nervous patients.
- Location: 9 Moss Street, Nowra
- Services include: general and children’s dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, root canal therapy, crowns and bridges, NightLase snoring treatment
- Website: amazingdental.com.au
4. Nowra Dentists
Nowra Dentists on Bridge Road has a team with a combined 70 years of clinical experience. Along with everyday dental care, it offers digitally guided implant surgery and digital smile design.
- Location: 55 Bridge Road, Nowra
- Services include: teeth cleaning, root canal therapy, toothache treatment, teeth whitening and veneers, Invisalign, crowns and bridges, dental implants
- Website: mynowradentists.com.au
5. South Coast Dentists Nowra
South Coast Dentists Nowra on Worrigee Street has more than 15 years of experience in the region. It puts a particular focus on caring for anxious patients and offers flexible payment plans.
- Location: 47 Worrigee Street, Nowra
- Services include: check-ups and cleans, gum disease treatment, veneers and smile makeovers, clear aligners, dental implants including All on Four, emergency dental care
- Website: southcoastdentistsnowra.com.au
6. Pacific Smiles Dental Nowra
Opposite the post office on Junction Street, Pacific Smiles Dental Nowra is an ACHS-accredited branch. It opens on Saturdays and until 7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. It offers IV sedation, and its team speaks several languages.
- Location: 64 Junction Street, Nowra
- Services include: check-ups and cleans, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign, root canal treatment, wisdom tooth removal, children’s dental care
- Website: pacificsmilesdental.com.au
7. Bomaderry Dental Surgery
North of the river, Bomaderry Dental Surgery stays open until 6:30pm on most weekdays. It bulk bills eligible children and veterans and offers several payment options.
- Location: Bomaderry
- Services include: examinations and X-rays, fillings, root canals, extractions, dental implants, veneers and crowns, braces and ClearCorrect aligners
- Website: bomaderrydentalsurgery.com.au
8. North Nowra Dental
North Nowra Dental is in the North Nowra Shopping Centre arcade. It is run by two dentists with decades of experience, and it offers individualised, evidence-based care. Appointments can be booked online.
- Location: Shop 16, 9 McMahons Road, North Nowra
- Services include: general dental care, cosmetic dental care, preventive check-ups
- Website: northnowradental.com.au
Nowra, Bomaderry or North Nowra: Which Clinic Is Most Convenient?
The Shoalhaven River divides the Nowra area. Getting over the bridge at peak times can add more time than you expect to a short trip. If you live in Bomaderry, North Nowra or Cambewarra, a clinic on your side of the river can make regular check-ups and children’s visits much easier. If you work in the town centre or around Junction Street, a CBD practice may be simpler to reach before or after work.
People living in Culburra Beach, Sussex Inlet, Vincentia or St Georges Basin often travel into Nowra for dental care. If that is you, look for a clinic with good parking and hours that fit your trip, and ask whether longer appointments are possible so more treatment can be done in one visit. Some clinics offer evening or Saturday sessions, which may avoid taking time off work.
New to the Shoalhaven? Moving Your Dental Care
Nowra welcomes many new residents, from Defence families posted to HMAS Albatross to retirees moving down from Sydney or Canberra. When you change dentists, ask your previous clinic to send your records and recent X-rays to your new practice. This avoids repeating X-rays you don’t need and gives your new dentist a clear picture of past treatment, such as root canals, crowns or ongoing gum care.
Book a check-up soon after you arrive rather than waiting for a problem. Bring a list of your medicines and any health conditions, and mention any treatment that was planned but not finished before your move. Defence members and their families should check what dental care is arranged through Defence and what needs to be booked privately. If you have private health insurance, update your details with your fund and check your extras cover.
Why Is Dry Mouth a Problem for Your Teeth?
Saliva does a lot of quiet work. It rinses away food, neutralises acids and helps repair early enamel damage. When saliva flow drops, teeth decay faster, gums become sore and dentures can rub. Dry mouth is common as we get older, often because many medicines reduce saliva. These include some blood pressure tablets, antidepressants, antihistamines and pain relievers. Cancer treatment to the head and neck can also cause it.
If your mouth often feels dry or sticky, tell your dentist and GP, as a change of medicine is sometimes possible. Sip water through the day, chew sugar-free gum to stimulate saliva, and limit alcohol, caffeine and smoking, all of which dry the mouth further. Your dentist may suggest a high-fluoride toothpaste, a saliva substitute or more frequent check-ups to catch decay early, particularly around the edges of older fillings.
What Causes Sensitive Teeth?
A sharp twinge when you drink something cold, eat ice cream or breathe in on a chilly winter morning is usually caused by exposed dentine. This is the layer under the enamel that leads to the nerve. It can be exposed when gums recede, when enamel wears away from brushing too hard or from acidic food and drink, or when you grind your teeth. Cracked teeth, decay and leaking fillings can also cause sensitivity.
Using a soft toothbrush with gentle strokes and a toothpaste made for sensitive teeth often helps within a few weeks. Try to drink acidic drinks, such as soft drinks and fruit juice, with meals rather than sipping them over time. If sensitivity is severe, lasts more than a few seconds or affects only one tooth, see your dentist. It may be a sign of a problem that needs treatment, and your dentist can apply desensitising treatments in the chair.
What to Do if You Have Dental Pain on Holiday
Jervis Bay and the Shoalhaven coast fill up with visitors in summer and school holidays, and dental problems don’t take a break. If you are visiting and develop toothache or break a tooth, call a local clinic early in the day and explain that you are on holiday. Several Nowra practices offer emergency appointments. Bring details of any medicines you take and your health fund card if you have one.
Some problems need hospital care rather than a dentist. Go to the emergency department at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, or call triple zero, if facial swelling is spreading, if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or if you have a high fever with dental pain. Facial injuries from water sports, cycling or road accidents also need urgent assessment. If an adult tooth is knocked out, keep it in milk or put it back in the socket, and see a dentist immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there dental clinics north of the Shoalhaven River?
Yes. Bomaderry Dental Surgery and North Nowra Dental are both north of the river and suit people living in Bomaderry, North Nowra and nearby areas.
Which Nowra clinics offer appointments outside standard hours?
Pacific Smiles Dental Nowra lists Saturday hours and late opening on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Bomaderry Dental Surgery opens until 6:30pm on most weekdays. Check current hours before booking.
How do I check a Nowra dentist’s registration?
Search the dentist’s name on the public Ahpra register. All practising dentists in Australia must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia, and the register shows any conditions on their registration.
Can sensitive teeth be treated?
Yes. A soft toothbrush and sensitive toothpaste often help. If sensitivity is severe or affects one tooth, see a dentist, as it may point to decay, a crack or a worn filling.
What should I bring to my first appointment at a new dentist?
Bring a list of your medicines and health conditions, your health fund card if you have one, and the details of your previous dentist so your records and X-rays can be requested.
Matthew is a dental content writer passionate about helping readers understand their oral health, one article at a time.
