Services — Children’s Dentistry

At Seymour Dental we aim to make your child’s visit fun and relaxing, so that rather than being scared they actually enjoy a visit to their friendly dentist. From our friendly treatment approach to the fun toys in reception, we take care to treat your child gently and with the help of our special intra-oral camera we can put your child’s teeth on TV!

When should your child first start visiting the dentist?

Dental studies recommend taking your child to the dentist from around 12 months old; not only does this get the child used to the environment and treatments, but also helps educate you, the parent, on how to care for your children’s teeth.

Preventative dental care

It’s important to start you child’s life in the best possible way with good dietary habits and great oral hygiene techniques. The team at Seymour Dental can advise on preventing habits such as thumb and dummy sucking that can alter bone shape and teeth position. We also give teeth brushing demonstrations, advice and more.

What is the Child Dental Benefits Scheme?

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) commenced on 1 January 2014 and provides access to benefits for basic dental services to children aged 2-17 years. The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period. The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A) or a relevant Australian Government payment. The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital. Learn more about the Child Dental Benefits Scheme.

Contact Seymour Dental today

If you’d like to book a child’s dental appointment with Seymour Dental, then contact us, or call us in Dulwich Hill, Sydney on (02) 9564 2397.