Gentle, Affordable Family Dental Care in Croydon

Professional Deep Cleaning and Hygiene — The Foundation of a Healthy Smile

Regular professional cleaning is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term oral health, and it is an area where Croydon Dental Clinic truly excels. Prathiba provides thorough, expert hygiene care that goes well beyond what a standard clean involves — removing the hardened tartar and bacteria that daily brushing simply cannot reach, and assessing the health of your gums, bone levels, and surrounding tissues with the trained eye of a specialist.

Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults, and in its early stages it causes little to no discomfort — which is precisely why regular professional hygiene appointments are so critical. Investing in quality deep cleaning every six months is the single most effective strategy for avoiding costly restorative treatment down the line and keeping your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible. Natural teeth, properly cared for, can last a lifetime. Our role is to help you keep them.

New patients can experience this standard of care firsthand with our introductory offer of $199 (over $400 in value) which includes a full examination, professional clean, digital X-rays and fluoride treatment. This offer is GAP FREE for those with health funds on the first visit.

Meet Our Clinical Team

Prathiba Musthyala (Co-Director & Oral Health Therapist)

Prathiba Musthyala brings a unique perspective that shapes the way we care for every patient. With a strong focus on prevention, she believes the best dental care starts with education, early intervention, and helping patients feel truly comfortable.

Having worked across both private and government settings in Australia and New Zealand, Prathiba combines clinical expertise with a calm, genuine, and unhurried approach that patients deeply value. She has a natural ability to put people at ease — especially children — and is passionate about creating positive dental experiences for patients of all ages.

Dr Branav Kanaga (Principal Dentist)

Dr Branav Kanaga earned his Degree in Dentistry from Leeds University in 2011 and has since completed further postgraduate training in advanced general and cosmetic dentistry. With his extensive experience, he enjoys helping patients achieve confident, natural-looking smiles.

Known for his calm and thorough approach, Dr Branav takes the time to understand each patient's goals and ensure they feel comfortable at every step — whether they're visiting for routine care or a more comprehensive smile transformation.

Your First Visit Starts Here

We are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm and on Sundays from 9am to 1pm. After-hours emergency support is available by calling 03 8203 2818, where your call will be directed to our clinical team. New patients are warmly welcomed, and our $199 or GAP FREE introductory offer is a straightforward way to experience the Croydon Dental Clinic standard of care from the very first appointment.

Book now with our Croydon family dentists and let us show you what genuinely patient-centred dental care feels like.