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Kids dentist near Cabramatta

Children's Dentist
Cabramatta & Lansvale

A kids dentist one suburb from Cabramatta

Odontologie Dental Care has looked after Lansvale families since 1988, and plenty of the children we see today have parents who sat in the same chairs. As a kids dentist on the Hume Highway, about a kilometre from Cabramatta, we care for children from their very first tooth through to the end of high school. Appointments are unhurried, parents are welcome in the room, and eligible children can use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, which in most cases we can bulk bill.

Check-ups, fluoride, sealants, fillings and sports mouthguards for children
In most cases we can bulk bill eligible children under the CDBS
Saturday morning appointments, so school days stay school days

Book an Appointment (02) 9725 6241

New patients welcome

New to Odontologie?

Book our new patient offer today to receive:

Comprehensive Dental Examination
Scale, Clean and Polish
2x Bitewing X-rays (if required)
Fluoride Treatment

Book New Patient Offer (02) 9725 6241

*Must be quoted at the time of phone booking. If not quoted, the full fee may apply. Offer is only available with selected dentists. If booked with a non-selected dentist, a member of staff will contact you.

$249 Check-Up and Clean Select “New Patient Offer” when booking.

A grandmother checks in two school-age grandchildren at the Odontologie front desk

Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Using the CDBS at our Lansvale practice

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is an Australian Government scheme, paid through Medicare, that helps families with the cost of basic dental care for children and teenagers. Benefits are capped over two consecutive calendar years, and a child generally qualifies when they are eligible for Medicare and the family receives a payment such as Family Tax Benefit Part A at some point in the year.

Services Australia usually writes to families whose children qualify. If you are not sure, call our front desk on (02) 9725 6241 and we can check for you before the appointment. When your child is eligible, tell us when you book and we will explain what their visit will involve and what it costs. In most cases we can bulk bill services under the CDBS, so there is little or nothing to pay. You will be asked to sign a consent form before any covered treatment starts.

Care the CDBS can help with:

Examinations and X-rays
Scale and clean, and fluoride
Fissure sealants and fillings
Root canal treatment
Extractions

The scheme does not pay for orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry or dental care in hospital. If anything we recommend falls outside it, we tell you first.

Ask us to check your child's eligibility

A mother kneeling beside her preschool daughter at the bathroom basin, helping her brush her milk teeth

Milk teeth matter

Why children's dentistry starts before school

Baby teeth are temporary, but the jobs they do are not. They keep space open for the adult teeth forming in the jaw, help children chew a full range of foods and play a part in learning to speak clearly. A milk tooth lost early to decay can let its neighbours tip into the gap, which sometimes leaves the adult tooth with nowhere to go.

Decay in young children can also move quickly, because baby tooth enamel is thinner than adult enamel. That is why regular visits matter even when nothing hurts. At each check-up we look at how the teeth and jaws are developing, watch for early soft spots and gum problems, and give parents simple, specific advice on brushing, snacks, drinks and bedtime bottles. Most children need a hand with brushing until they are seven or eight.

A young girl laughs as she makes the dental chair rise, with the dentist encouraging her

Nervous children

Calm visits for children who feel anxious

A child's early experiences shape how they feel about the dentist as an adult, so we never rush. Before anything starts, your child can sit in the chair, ride it up and down, hold the mirror and meet the "tooth counter". We explain each step in plain words, use plenty of praise, and stop if they need a break.

Dr Dennis Lam's relaxed approach helps anxious patients and children feel comfortable, and he speaks Mandarin and Cantonese, which helps many local families talk through their child's care in the language they use at home. If a child needs more treatment than they can manage in the chair, we talk with you about the options, which can include referral to a paediatric specialist.

Meet our dentists

A teenage boy in school uniform has a check-up while his mother waits nearby

Treatments for kids

What our kids dentists look after

From toddlers to teenagers, the children's dental care we provide at Odontologie includes:

Check-ups and cleans, with low-dose digital X-rays when they are needed
Fluoride treatment to strengthen enamel
Fissure sealants for newly erupted back teeth
Tooth-coloured fillings if a cavity does form
Care for chipped, knocked or broken teeth, with urgent appointments prioritised
Custom sports mouthguards for footy, soccer, basketball and netball
Monitoring how the adult teeth come through, with orthodontic assessment and referral when the time is right

We are also happy to talk about sports drinks, juice and other habits that affect teenagers' teeth, because acidic drinks after training are one of the most common causes of enamel wear we see in older children.

How it works

What happens at your child's check-up

Whether it is their first dental visit or their twentieth, every children's appointment at our Lansvale practice follows the same calm routine.

Settling in

We say hello to your child by name, let them explore the chair and the light, and answer any questions from them or from you before we look at a single tooth.

A look at teeth and gums

The dentist counts and checks each tooth, the gums, the bite and the jaw. Depending on age and decay risk, we may suggest digital X-rays to see between teeth and check the adult teeth forming underneath.

Clean and protect

Plaque and any tartar are gently removed, the teeth are polished, and fluoride may be applied. Your child gets a quick lesson on the spots their toothbrush tends to miss.

A plan for parents

We explain what we found, any treatment we would suggest and what the CDBS or your health fund is likely to cover, then book the next visit, usually in six months.

Related care

More children's dental care in Lansvale

Prevention is most of children's dentistry. These are the treatments parents most often ask about after a check-up.

Child's First Dental Visit

When to book that first appointment, how to prepare a toddler for it and what we actually do on the day.

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Fissure Sealants

A thin coating painted into the deep grooves of the back teeth, where most childhood decay begins.

Learn more

Custom Mouthguards

A guard made from a mould of your child's own teeth, so it stays put during training and games.

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Preventative Care

Fluoride, home care and diet advice that keeps the whole family out of the filling chair.

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Good to know

Children's Dentistry - frequently asked

Do you bulk bill under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

Odontologie accepts the CDBS, and in most cases we can bulk bill services covered by the scheme, so families have little or no out-of-pocket cost. Bring your child's Medicare card, and we will tell you before treatment if anything is not covered.

How do I know if my child is eligible for the CDBS?

Children who are eligible for Medicare usually qualify when the family receives a payment such as Family Tax Benefit Part A during the calendar year. Services Australia normally sends a letter, and you can check in your Medicare online account. Our front desk can also look it up when you call.

At what age should kids see a dentist?

Book the first visit when the first tooth comes through, or by the first birthday, whichever comes first. Those early visits are short and gentle, and are mostly about getting your child used to us and giving you practical advice.

How often should children have a check-up?

Every six months suits most children. If your child is prone to decay, wears a plate or is in the middle of treatment, the dentist may suggest coming in more often and will explain why.

Do you see children with dental anxiety?

Yes, and we would rather you told us when you book. We allow extra time, explain everything in simple language and let your child set the pace. If a child needs more involved care than they can manage in the chair, we discuss the options with you, including referral to a paediatric specialist.

Are your dentists paediatric dentists?

Our dentists are general dentists who see children every day. A paediatric dentist is a registered specialist with extra training. If your child needs specialist care, we will explain why and refer you.

What should we do if my child knocks out or breaks a tooth?

Call us straight away on (02) 9725 6241. For a knocked-out adult tooth, hold it by the crown, rinse it gently in milk and keep it in milk on the way in. Do not put a baby tooth back in. Urgent children's visits are prioritised.

Your next step

Book your child's visit at Odontologie

Whether it is a first check-up, a sore tooth or a new mouthguard before the season, our Lansvale team will make the appointment as relaxed as we can. Call (02) 9725 6241 or book online, and ask us to check your child's CDBS eligibility.

Book an Appointment (02) 9725 6241