A Private Family Dental Practice
Dental care, delivered with warmth.
A family dental practice in Sandown, Sandton — where gentle, experienced dentistry meets a genuinely human welcome.
Dentistry that respects your time and your comfort.
Three things we never cut corners on — because they're what makes dental care good.
Unhurried consultations
No rushed chair time. We give you the time to describe everything that's worrying you — and we listen to all of it.
Clear explanations
No jargon. You leave understanding your teeth, your treatment options and exactly what happens next — and what it costs.
Continuity of care
You see the same trusted faces each visit — people who already know your history.
Meet the team
One cohesive practice — the familiar faces who'll look after you, visit after visit.
Dr. Alter
Dentist
Gugu Buthelezi
Dental Assistant
Ellen Mathibe
Receptionist
Anna Khumalo
Receptionist
From first call to ongoing support.
Four simple steps — so you always know where you are and what comes next.
Reach out
One quick call — tell us what's bothering you and we'll find the earliest suitable appointment.
First consultation
A full examination — teeth, gums, bite and X-rays if needed — so we understand the whole picture, not just the sore tooth.
Your plan
Your treatment options explained in plain language, prioritised and costed — written down so nothing gets lost.
Ongoing support
Regular check-ups and hygiene visits with a team who knows your history — preventive care that keeps small problems small.
Common questions, answered plainly.
What happens at my first dental appointment?
A full examination - teeth, gums, bite and X-rays if needed - so we understand the whole picture.
Do you accept medical aid?
We are a private practice and accept payment immediately after consultation. We provide a detailed invoice so you can submit to your medical aid for reimbursement based on your plan.
How long is a typical consultation?
We give you unhurried time to describe everything and listen to all of it - no rushed chair time.
Can new patients book same-week appointments?
Yes. Same-week appointments are open now and new patients are welcome.
What areas of dentistry do you offer?
Preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, restorative work, and gentle family & children's dentistry.
“I never feel like a number here. Dr. Alter explains everything and never rushes me.”
Thandeka M., patient since 2019
Complete care for every smile in the family.
From six-month check-ups to full restorative work — planned properly, priced transparently, done gently.
Preventive & hygiene
Check-ups, scale-and-polish cleanings, fluoride treatment and oral-health screening — the routine care that prevents the expensive kind of dentistry.
Cosmetic dentistry
Professional whitening, porcelain veneers and smile makeovers — designed conservatively, so we enhance your teeth rather than replace them.
Restorative dentistry
Tooth-coloured fillings, crowns, bridges and dental implants — rebuilt to look natural, function properly and last.
Family & children
Gentle first visits, sealants and habit guidance that help children grow up unafraid of the dentist — and parents who don't dread the appointment.
Visit us in Sandton.
Easy to reach, easy to park — and a warm welcome the moment you walk in.
143 Linden St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South AfricaMon–Thu 8:00–17:00 · Fri 8:00–12:00 · +27 11 880 8120
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Same-week appointments are open now · New patients welcome · We'll confirm within one business day.
One call — we'll find the earliest appointment and answer your questions.