Harvey Smiles Denture Clinic

Denture Clinic in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast

Harvey Smiles Denture Clinic is a centre specialising in dentures located in Burleigh Heads, on Australia's Gold Coast. The clinic designs and makes custom dentures with the aim of achieving a precise fit and a natural appearance, and serves patients from Burleigh Heads as well as the wider region. No medical referral is required to book a consultation.

Denture Services

The clinic's range covers different types of dentures, tailored to each case according to the number of teeth to be replaced and the patient's functional and aesthetic needs:

• Partial Dentures
• Full Dentures
• Immediate Dentures
• Implant Supported Dentures
• Digital Dentures

Digital dentures are designed using CAD/CAM technology, which provides precision and repeatability, can reduce the need for later adjustments and makes replicas easier. In many cases they do not require traditional impressions, an option the clinic notes is suitable for patients with loose teeth or who feel anxious about impressions. Implant-supported dentures offer greater stability and precision for those seeking a more secure solution.

Mouthguards and Whitening

In addition to dentures, the clinic makes custom sports mouthguards, designed to withstand impact and stay firm and comfortable during physical activity. It also offers teeth whitening treatments aimed at brightening the smile without causing damage or discomfort.

Repairs and Adjustments

The clinic carries out denture repairs and relines. Common problems it handles include cracks, breaks, loss of a tooth or a loosening fit. After an assessment, the most suitable solution and expected timeframe are advised. Most repairs and relines can be completed the same day at the Burleigh Heads clinic for Gold Coast patients.

Process and Timeframes

The usual process involves a consultation, taking impressions or intraoral scans, an intermediate try-in and the final fit. Depending on the shape of the mouth, the type of denture and the materials used, the average timeframe can be between one and four weeks. The clinic sets out the plan at the consultation and schedules visits at times that suit the patient.

Professional Team

Care is led by Lericha "Lily" Harvey, a qualified Dental Prosthetist (BDT, MDP). With almost a decade of experience on the Gold Coast, Harvey previously worked at Glenn Campbell's Dentures by Design and, more recently, at South Coast Denture Clinic, before opening her own practice in Burleigh Heads. She holds a degree in Dental Technology and a master's in Dental Prosthodontics from Griffith University, where she received the Karl Ring Bursary Award for achieving the best grades in her year. Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, she moved with her family to the Gold Coast at the age of eleven.

Payment Options and Cover

The clinic offers affordable fees and flexible payment plans, and notes that eligible patients may be able to access their Superannuation early to cover the cost of dentures. It accepts health fund rebates and processes on-the-spot claims through HICAPS, which in many cases can reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs. It also accepts Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) claims and has experience with DVA cardholders.

Location and Contact

Shop 5/109 W Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 · Phone: 07 5576 5539 · Email: hello@harveysmiles.com.au · Hours: Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed