Treatments
Children's dentistry
How a child feels about the dentist tends to stick with them for decades. The aim early on is not just healthy teeth, it is a child who does not dread coming back.
- First visit
- Around age 1
- CDBS
- Registered provider
- Ages seen
- Toddlers to teenagers
- Family bookings
- Can be scheduled together
Your child may be eligible for free dental care
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule covers up to $1,158 over two years for eligible children. I'm a registered provider, and reception can check your child's balance before the appointment.
What we do, and when
First visits
Short, unhurried and mostly about getting comfortable. Counting teeth, a ride in the chair, and a look if they are willing. No pressure to achieve anything more on day one.
Prevention
Fissure sealants on the back teeth, fluoride where appropriate, and practical advice about brushing and snacks that fits how your family actually operates.
Check-ups and cleans
Regular monitoring as adult teeth arrive, so crowding, decay and bite problems get spotted while they are still simple to deal with.
Treatment when needed
Fillings and extractions done gently, with everything explained in words a child can follow. Happy gas is available for children who need extra help to get through it.
How to set them up for a good visit
The single most useful thing parents can do is keep the language neutral. Avoid words that suggest something to worry about, even in reassurance. Telling a child it will not hurt introduces the idea that it might.
Book when they are rested rather than at the end of a long day, and for younger children, bring them along to your own check-up first so the room stops being unfamiliar.
If your own dental anxiety is part of the picture, that is worth mentioning too. Children read it quickly, and it is nothing to be embarrassed about.
Questions parents ask
Book your child in
Mention it is their first visit when booking and we will allow extra time. Families are often booked back to back so you only make one trip.