Children's dentistry · Bayside Melbourne
Children's dentistry in Cheltenham
Park Road Dental provides gentle children's dentistry at 155 Park Road, Cheltenham, in Bayside Melbourne. We look after first visits, check-ups, cleans, fissure sealants, fillings and habit advice in a calm, family-friendly setting. Eligible children are bulk-billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Call (03) 9584 4949.
Gentle dental care for children
Park Road Dental is a family practice in Cheltenham that welcomes children of every age. Our dentists keep appointments calm and unhurried so young patients feel safe in the chair. We look after baby teeth and adult teeth alike, watch how your child's bite and jaw are developing, and give age-appropriate advice on brushing, diet and habits. New patients are welcome and no referral is needed to bring your child in.
What happens at your child's first visit?
Australian guidelines recommend a first dental visit by around your child's first birthday, or when their first tooth appears. Early visits are short and gentle: we count the teeth, check that they are developing well, and let your child get comfortable with the sights and sounds of the practice. Starting young helps build a positive relationship with the dentist and makes future check-ups easier for the whole family.
Check-ups, cleans, sealants and fillings
Regular check-ups let us spot small problems early, before they need bigger treatment. A professional clean removes plaque a toothbrush can miss. Fissure sealants are thin protective coatings painted onto the grooves of back teeth to help prevent decay, and they are quick and simple to apply, with no drilling or needles. If a tooth does develop a cavity, we place gentle children's fillings. We also offer practical habit advice on thumb-sucking, dummies and grinding when it is helpful.
Helping nervous children feel at ease
Some children feel anxious about the dentist, and that is completely normal. We keep the pace slow and let your child look, touch and ask questions before anything happens. Our dentists explain each step in simple words and use a calm, encouraging tone throughout. Short, positive visits build trust over time, so a check-up feels routine rather than daunting. Parents are welcome to stay alongside their child in the room.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is a Medicare scheme that covers eligible children aged 2 to 17 for a capped amount of basic dental care over two calendar years. It can be used towards check-ups, cleans, fissure sealants, fillings and extractions. We can check your child's eligibility and bulk-bill covered treatment directly to Medicare, so there is no out-of-pocket cost up to the cap. For children who are not eligible, all major Australian health funds are accepted and claimed on the spot, and any costs depend on the treatment needed with a written quote given after assessment.
Children's dentistry FAQs
When should my child first see a dentist?
Australian guidelines recommend a first dental visit by around your child's first birthday, or when their first tooth appears. Early visits let us check that teeth and gums are developing well and help your child get used to the dentist. At Park Road Dental in Cheltenham, first visits are relaxed and unhurried.
Do you accept the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)?
Yes. Park Road Dental treats children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. The CDBS is a Medicare scheme that covers eligible children aged 2 to 17 for a capped amount of basic dental care over two calendar years. We can check your child's eligibility and bulk-bill covered treatment directly to Medicare.
How do you help nervous children?
We keep the pace slow and let children look, touch and ask questions before any treatment. Our dentists explain each step in simple words and use a calm, encouraging tone. Short, positive visits build trust over time, and on-site parking plus Saturday-morning appointments make visits easier for families.
Are dental check-ups for kids bulk-billed?
For children eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, we bulk-bill covered check-ups, cleans and other basic treatment directly to Medicare, so there is no out-of-pocket cost up to the CDBS cap. If your child is not eligible, all major Australian health funds are accepted on the spot.
Book your child's dental visit in Cheltenham
New patients are welcome and no referral is needed. We are open six days, including Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, with on-site parking to make family visits easy.
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