Is my child eligible for Free Kids Dental?
Approximately 3.4 million australian children have access to free general dental care thanks to the australian government Child Dental Benefits Scheme. This scheme helps combat current oral health problems in children. It applies to children between the ages of 2 to 17 and is capped at $1000 per child over two consecutive calendar years. This scheme is means-tested for those who are part of a family receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or any related payments from the Australian Government.
Treatments covered include
- Dental checkups.
- Professional cleans.
- X-rays.
- Mouthguards.
- Fillings.
- Fissures sealings.
- Extractions.
We provide extra care
Since kids generally require that little extra care, we provide just that. If it’s your child’s first time at the dentist, or if your child is fearful, we are happy to arrange a time for you to bring them by our office to meet the team before their scheduled appointment to get them used to the environment.
The health, growth and development of children’s teeth is of utmost importance
If problems are not solved early, it can lead to a lifetime of dental issues for your child.
As children generally require that little extra TLC, at Dental on we take pride in providing just that!
Our dentists have experience in a wide range of dental treatments for children.
To book an appointment for your kids, call or email the team!