The Big Grin Orthodontists and Dental Clinic
About the Business
Welcome to The Big Grin Orthodontists and Dental Clinic, located in the heart of Christchurch on Papanui Road. As a specialist orthodontist and dental practice, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating beautiful smiles for our valued patients.
At The Big Grin, we have a team of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about teeth and smiles. Dr Joseph Petelo is our expert in all things braces and orthodontics, while Dr Zohnia McNeill takes care of all general and family dentistry needs. With their expertise and experience, you can trust that you are in good hands.
We believe that everyone deserves the ability to confidently and boldly grin whenever they please. With our range of treatments, services, and cutting-edge techniques, we can straighten and reposition teeth to give you the stunning smile you've always dreamed of. From traditional braces to innovative orthodontic treatments, we offer a comprehensive range of options to suit your unique needs.
Our friendly team at The Big Grin understands that visiting the dentist can be a daunting experience for some. That's why we go above and beyond to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in our clinic. We take the time to explain each procedure thoroughly and ensure that you feel relaxed and at ease throughout your visit.
In addition to our orthodontic services, we are also committed to improving the utilization of dental checkups for under 18-year-olds in Canterbury. Dental care is free for children under 18, and we are dedicated to seeing 100% of this age group accessing the care they are entitled to. We encourage you to enroll your children for a free dental checkup and help us in our mission to promote oral health in our community.
Whether you visit our Christchurch practice or our Ashburton clinics, we guarantee that you will receive the highest level of care and attention. From your initial consultation to the fitting of your braces and our comprehensive after-care service, we are with you every step of the way to ensure you achieve the best results possible.
Seeing the sparkling grins and beaming smiles on the faces of our patients is what makes all our hard work worthwhile. We love what we do and we can't wait to meet you and help you confidently break into a Big Grin whenever the moment strikes you.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards achieving the smile of your dreams.
Location & Phone number
455 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Went with my daughter to her first visit last week. Found Joseph to be very friendly and professional. He answered all my questions and put my daughter at ease. I look forward to seeing the results."
"My 11 year old son was seen by Joseph for his initial "free" Orthodontic consultation, on March 11th. X-rays were taken. Joseph did a lot of out loud thinking and tended towards the worst case scenario end of the spectrum, in terms of favoured treatment options, that could have amounted to as high as $8500 if requiring a general anesthetic for prep dental and orthodontic work, for stage 1. This was before getting to the likes of braces. Dental was going to be a minimum of $1500 to over $5000 alone depending on whether a general anesthetic was required, using the Dental Surgeon on site. Joseph said he would formalize a treatment plan and get that out to us, within a week, to move forward with a definite plan. The receptionist told us, it would be more like two weeks before we would be posted the plan. Six weeks later, there has been no sign of a plan. Also be wary of the free consultation. If you or your child require x-rays and so forth, which would be in the majority of cases, The Big Grin charge $360 for records. When we were leaving the consultation, my wife heard Joseph say to his assistant "go after them." Joseph's assistant literally came running after us, as we were exiting, informing us we needed to pay for the records (x-rays). We turned back, paid the $360 requested and left. It is fair to say we came away feeling stressed and uneasy about the entire experience. I'd strongly recommend you do your research on Orthodontists available in Christchurch and do not go near this Practice. Subsequently, we have found another Christchurch based Orthodontist, who provided a treatment plan on the day, and no charges for "records." The plan in place, working in synergy with our family Dentist, will save thousands compare to where we would have likely ended up with the Big Grin."
"Awesome team, great with my teen. Highly recommend."
"Lovely staff, good location with parking. Sonia has done a great job and has been super nice. Thank you"
"Friendly staff, great location and professional service. Highly Recommend Joseph and his team."
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