Children’s Dental

Many parents wonder when their child should start coming to see the dentist. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) recommends that parents arrange an appointment for their child from the time their first tooth appears or when they are 12 months of age (whichever happens to occur first.) At this appointment, your dentist will be able to give you some advice on brushing, teething, diet, and habits such as thumb sucking and grinding.
 

When should I take my child to the dentist?

Having regular examination and clean appointments from an early age helps children to build confidence and trust with the dentist, maintain good oral health habits, and positively influence future visits for them as adults. It also allows your child’s dentist to monitor their teeth and jaw development more accurately and detect any potential problems that may require minimally invasive treatment.

First time appointment

Your child’s first dental appointment will be a completely new experience for them, so don’t worry if they aren’t keen on participating. Our team understands that coming to the dentist for the first time can be overwhelming and will do everything they can to make your little one comfortable.

Baby teeth

A common misconception is that baby teeth, also known as milk teeth, aren’t as important as permanent teeth. Eventually, baby teeth will fall out to make way for your child’s permanent (adult) teeth, but keeping them clean and maintaining good oral health habits is still imperative. Baby teeth that are prematurely removed due to decay can lead to crowding when their adult teeth emerge. Brushing twice a day (with a pea-sized amount of low-fluoride toothpaste if they are under 3 years) with a soft-bristled brush for two minutes is an important habit to instill. Some patients have found that using an egg timer has helped make this more fun for their child!
 

Information for Medibank, NIB and BUPA Members

Our dentists are members choice providers for BUPA, Medibank, and NIB. This means that you’ll be able to get more out of your health fund and pay less when visiting one of our dentists.

If you are a Medibank Private or BUPA Platinum member, you are entitled to two free examination and clean appointments per year.