Dentist in Makongeni, Thika
Family Dental Care near Makongeni
Looking for a dentist in Makongeni? Arrow Dental Thika is minutes away at Gateway Plaza on Gatitu, the closest full-service dental clinic for families. Visit today!
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From Makongeni to Arrow Dental
Makongeni
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Gateway Plaza
2nd Floor
10 Min
By Car
5.7 km
Distance
4.5
Rating
Trusted Dental Care in Makongeni
Dentist Serving Makongeni Residents
Makongeni is one of Thika’s oldest residential areas, home to the Makongeni Phases estates, a mix of working‑class and middle‑class families, schools, and small businesses. When residents search for a dental clinic in Makongeni or a dentist near me, our Thika branch at Gateway Plaza is the closest full‑service option, just a ten‑minute drive across town via Garissa Road and Gatitu.
We open at 8am on weekdays, useful for parents managing school runs to schools and professionals commuting toward Thika town or Nairobi. Saturdays stay open for weekend visits, and same-day appointments and walk-ins are honoured. We are closed on Sundays. If your usual dentist in Makongeni is closed, our branch is minutes away.
Beyond routine family care, Makongeni patients come for cleanings, fillings, paediatric visits, orthodontics, root canals, and crowns. For specialist procedures such as laser teeth whitening, advanced orthodontics, and 3D‑guided treatment, we refer patients to our Digital Centre at Pension Towers in Nairobi CBD, Kenya’s first multi‑specialist dental facility.
Preventive, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry
Comprehensive dental care under one roof
At Arrow Dental Centre, we handle the full spectrum of family dentistry. Complex specialist procedures are referred to our Digital Centre within Nairobi CBD.
Dental Cleaning
Regular professional full mouth cleaning is the most effective way to protect your oral health.
Dental Filling
White composite fillings placed to stop cavities from spreading and protect your teeth.
Children’s Dental Care
Compassionate dental treatments for children at Makongeni with after-school and weekend slots.
Teeth Braces
Traditional metal braces for adults and teens planned around school terms and family calendars.
Dental Implants
Permanent tooth replacement with dental implants, a lasting and durable solution.
Teeth Whitening
Safe professional whitening that delivers a genuine, visible improvement in a few sessions.
Root Canal Therapy
Comfortable root canal treatment to relieve pain and save an infected tooth, a better option to extraction.
Teeth Crowns
Digitally scanned crowns rebuild broken, worn, or root-canal-treated teeth to full strength.
Need specialist care?
For implants, complex orthodontics, or 3D-guided procedures, we refer to our Digital Centre.
Getting to the clinic
Makongeni to Gateway Plaza
Arrow Dental Thika
Gateway Plaza, 2nd Floor, Gatitu, Thika
Directions By matatu
1. Board any Thika Town-bound matatu or tuk-tuk along Garissa Road in Makongeni.
2. Get off at the main Thika town stage / Commercial Street junction.
3. Walk a short distance along Gatitu to Gateway Plaza.
4. Take the lift to 2nd Floor, the clinic is signposted as you exit the lift.
What patients say about Arrow Dental Thika
Patient Experiences at our Dental Clinic
Hafidha Hussein
I had a very good experience. The dentist was gentle and ensured i understood every step of the procedure that was to be done.
staffs were friendly, Good customer service.
Very clean environment.
You woun’t regret this trust me 😉
Highly recommend!!!
Rose Milan
I walked into arrow dentals when all my hopes are gone i was nervous and tensed wait untill i saw Doctor who requested for my teeth xray and letter on found a solution to my wisdom tooth !!the process was so swift and gentle ohh my goodness right now am a happy woman smilling all over as if the world is mine !!God bless you arrow dental Thika
Service areas
Our Thika Town Branch Serves:
If you’re not based in Makongeni but nearby, you’re served by the same branch.
Common questions
Makongeni Patient FAQs
Is Arrow Dental Thika actually in Makongeni?
No. Arrow Dental is at Gateway Plaza on Gatitu in Thika Town, about a ten-minute drive from most parts of Makongeni.
How long does the trip take?
Ten minutes by car off-peak, fifteen during Thika Town rush hour.
Can I be seen before work?
Yes. Our 8am weekday opening is designed for exactly this. You get a cleaning or check-up before 8:30am and you’re back home or at work on time. Saturdays stay open for weekend visits too.
Do you accept my insurance?
We work with most major Kenyan insurers, including AAR, Jubilee, Britam, Madison, CIC, APA, and Old Mutual. See our insurance page for what’s covered. Call or WhatsApp to confirm cover.
How does your pricing compare to smaller clinics in Makongeni?
Our general dentistry pricing is genuinely accessible for Thika families are competitive with or below small family clinics in Makongeni. Specialist work at the Digital Centre in Nairobi CBD is priced well below standalone specialist practices. You get written estimates before treatment.
Can my child be seen after school?
Yes. After‑school slots (3:30–5pm) fill quickly, so calling or WhatsApping a few days ahead helps. Saturday pediatric visits are also popular with working parents.
My teenager needs braces. Do you handle orthodontics at this branch?
Yes. We offer orthodontic consultation and treatment at Arrow Dental Thika.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Yes. Walk‑ins are welcome. Calling or WhatsApping ahead lets us confirm insurance cover and answer any questions before you come in.
Ready to book from Makongeni?
Ten minutes from Makongeni. Insurance accepted. Same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome.