Switch Dental has been locally owned in Lower Hutt since 1969, growing from a family clinic into a modern, systemised dental practice. Based on Queens Drive, a short walk from Queensgate in central Lower Hutt, the team combines digital precision with a human, unhurried approach to care.
The practice offers a full range of dental services under one roof, from check-ups, hygiene, x-rays and kids' dental through to fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges and dentures. It also handles emergency dentistry — toothache, swelling, broken teeth, dental accidents and ACC treatment — alongside cosmetic and orthodontic work including teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign and Botox, plus advanced and surgical care such as one-day crowns, dental implants, bone grafting, socket preservation and sedation.
The clinic is led by principal dentist and director Dr. Alexander Lee (BDS Otago, MRACDS(PDS)), who focuses on complex treatment, digital workflows, implants and smile design, alongside Dr. Matthew Bahho (BDS Otago), known for a calm, methodical approach to Invisalign, root canals and restorative dentistry. Switch Dental holds an "Excellent" rating from 186 Google reviews, with patients regularly highlighting the team's professionalism, clear communication and gentle chairside manner. Flexible payment options are available, including Mastercard, Visa, Q Card and Afterpay.
Switch Dental has been part of the Lower Hutt community since 1969, growing over more than 50 years from a family clinic into a modern, systemised dental practice. Based on Queens Drive, a short walk from Queensgate in central Lower Hutt, the clinic positions itself as neither an old-school practice nor a corporate chain — describing itself simply as "a different kind of practice."
Switch Dental offers complete dental care from a single location. On the preventive side, that includes regular check-ups, hygiene appointments, x-rays and scans, oral cancer screening, and dedicated kids and teen dental care. For restorative needs, the practice handles tooth extractions, fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges and dentures.
When things go wrong unexpectedly, the team also offers emergency dentistry for toothache, swelling, broken teeth and dental accidents, including ACC-covered treatment for dental injuries. On the cosmetic and orthodontic side, patients can access teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign (including Invisalign Go), retainers, orthodontic wire adjustments and Botox. For more advanced needs, Switch Dental provides one-day crowns, dental implants, bone grafting, socket preservation and sedation options.
The clinic is led by Dr. Alexander Lee (BDS Otago, MRACDS(PDS)), the founder and clinical director, who focuses on complex treatment and digital workflows — including implants, smile design and surgical care — while also shaping the systems and direction of the practice. Alongside him, Dr. Matthew Bahho (BDS Otago) brings a calm, methodical approach, focusing on Invisalign, root canals and restorative dentistry, and is noted for putting even anxious patients at ease.
Switch Dental holds an "Excellent" rating based on 186 Google reviews. Patients consistently mention feeling well-informed and unrushed, with several reviews specifically praising the professionalism and gentle manner of the clinical team. One patient described calling in with a serious toothache and being seen within a few hours, with prices explained upfront so there were no surprises at payment. Others highlighted the practice's calm, relaxed atmosphere as a reason they no longer dread dental visits.
Switch Dental accepts Mastercard, Visa, Q Card and Afterpay, giving patients a range of ways to manage the cost of treatment. The clinic emphasises clear communication throughout — guiding patients through options rather than dictating treatment, and taking the time to explain choices whether it's a first visit or a fiftieth.
Switch Dental is located at Level 1, 52 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt, Wellington 5010, and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Appointments — whether routine or urgent — can be booked online or by phone, with the practice noting they aim to make taking the next step easy, whatever the reason for the visit.