Early Morning Dental Appointments
Short answer: Smile Works DentaSpa opens at 7:00am Monday to Friday and 8:00am on Saturdays, so you can have a dental appointment before the working day starts. We are on Mucurapo Road in St. James, minutes from downtown Port of Spain. Book on WhatsApp at 396-8447.
The most common reason people give for putting off the dentist is not fear or money. It is that they cannot get there during working hours. So we open at seven.
A 7:00am start changes the maths
A 7:00am appointment on Mucurapo Road means a check-up and clean can be done and dusted before most offices in Port of Spain have opened. No half-day of leave. No apologetic email. No rescheduling for the third time.
It also means dental pain that started overnight can be dealt with first thing, rather than after a full day of pushing through it.
Our full opening hours
| Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Select Saturdays | 8:00am – 12:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
We also open on select Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:00pm, which suits people who would rather not take time off at all. Message us and we will tell you which Saturdays are available this month.
Which appointments work best early?
Early slots are ideal for check-ups, cleanings and straightforward fillings — appointments where you will leave feeling completely normal and go straight to work.
For longer treatment, or anything where you might prefer a quieter rest of the day, we will talk through the timing when we book you in.
Finding us
We are at 31 Mucurapo Road, St. James — an easy run from downtown Port of Spain, Woodbrook, Maraval and the western suburbs, and a straightforward stop on the way in along the Western Main Road corridor.
What you can actually get done before work
Not just a quick look. A 7:00am appointment is a full appointment — the early slot exists so that seeing a dentist does not cost you a morning, not so that you get a shorter version of one.
- A check-up with x-rays, from TT$280. What it involves.
- A cleaning, from TT$650 — the appointment that prevents most of the expensive ones. More on cleanings.
- Fillings and most routine restorative work.
- Something that has just happened. If you woke with pain or a broken tooth, the early slot is often the same day. Emergency care.
The full price list is published, which is unusual in Trinidad — you can work out the cost before you book rather than after. If you carry insurance we check your entitlement before treatment; a Guardian easiClaim card is swiped at reception so you see your own share before the work starts.
Booking, and what to bring
WhatsApp 396-8447 or call 622-6893. There is no form to submit and wait on — you will be talking to someone.
Bring photo ID, your insurance or easiClaim card if you have one, and any recent x-rays if you are moving from another practice, which can save you paying for new ones. What a first visit involves.
We are at Unit 6, 2nd Floor, 31 Mucurapo Road, with parking on site — worth something at 7am when downtown is not yet moving. Directions.
Common questions
Which dentist in Port of Spain opens earliest?
Smile Works DentaSpa opens at 7:00am on weekdays, which is earlier than most practices locally, and on selected Saturdays from 8:00am. Closed Sunday.
What can I get done at an early morning dental appointment?
A full appointment, not a shortened one — a check-up with x-rays from TT$280, a cleaning from TT$650, fillings and most routine restorative work, or same-day attention if you woke with pain or a broken tooth.
How much does dental care cost in Trinidad?
It varies by practice and most do not publish. Ours are published in full: an examination from TT$280, a digital x-ray from TT$85, an adult cleaning from TT$650 and root canal treatment from TT$3,000, with an itemised quotation before treatment begins.
What time do you open?
7:00am Monday to Friday, closing at 4:00pm. We also open select Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Closed Sundays.
Can I get a 7am appointment at short notice?
Early slots are popular, so booking ahead is wise. For urgent problems, call us right at 7:00am on 622-6893 — we hold space in each day for emergencies.
Are you open on weekends?
We open on select Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:00pm — not every week. Message WhatsApp 396-8447 and we will tell you which Saturdays we are open this month. We are closed on Sundays.