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Children’s dentist near you in Ashburton
If you searched for a kids dentist near me from Ashburton, Glen Iris, Ashwood, Malvern East, Burwood or Camberwell, we’re close by at Suite 2, 330 High Street, Ashburton, with free on-site parking and Saturday appointments. Eligible children are bulk billed under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
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- Hours: Monday and Thursday 8:30 am – 8:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 am – 7:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 6:30 pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
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Kids Dentist in Ashburton — Children’s Dental Care
A child’s first experiences at the dentist shape how they feel about dental care for life. We keep visits calm, unhurried and positive — and bulk bill eligible children under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Kids dental care for babies, children and teens, close to Glen Iris, Malvern East, Camberwell and Ashwood. Our general dentists see children of all ages. We are not a specialist paediatric dental practice; if your child needs a specialist, we will tell you.
When should my child first visit?
Australian guidelines suggest a first dental visit by around age one, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. That early visit isn’t really about treatment — it’s about getting your child comfortable in the chair, and giving you a chance to ask about teething, brushing, thumb-sucking and diet before problems start.
After that, most children do well with a check-up every six months. Regular short visits keep the experience familiar and unremarkable, which is exactly what you want.
How we care for young patients
Gentle first visits
We take time to show, tell and then do — nothing happens without your child understanding it first. Parents are welcome to stay alongside.
No-gap dental for eligible kids (Medicare CDBS)
Eligible children aged 0–17 can access up to $1,158 in benefits over two calendar years (for periods starting in 2026). We bulk bill eligible services, so there’s nothing to pay.
Fissure sealants
A thin protective coating on the deep grooves of back teeth, where most childhood decay starts. Quick, painless and highly effective.
Fluoride treatments
A professional fluoride application strengthens developing enamel and helps reverse very early decay.
Habit guidance
Practical, non-judgemental advice on thumb-sucking, dummies, bottles at bedtime and the snacks that quietly cause the most damage.
Early orthodontic checks
We monitor how the jaw and adult teeth are developing, so if treatment is ever needed, it happens at the right time — not too early, not too late.
Your child’s first visit — what actually happens
The first appointment is short and deliberately low-key. Your child sits in the chair (or on your lap for the very young), we count their teeth, look at the gums and bite, and let them handle the mirror and the ‘tickle’ polisher so nothing feels strange later. If they’re comfortable we’ll do a gentle clean and fluoride; if they’re not, we stop, and the visit has still done its job — a positive memory of the dentist. We explain everything in language a child understands, and we never use the words hurt, needle or drill.
For parents, it’s a chance to ask about teething, dummies, thumb-sucking, bottle habits, brushing technique and diet. Most childhood decay comes from a handful of habits — frequent sugary snacks, juice or milk at bedtime, and brushing without help before age eight — and small changes early make an enormous difference.
Growing teeth, changing needs
Baby teeth matter even though they fall out: they hold space for adult teeth, and untreated decay in them causes pain, infection and problems with the permanent teeth underneath. As adult molars arrive around age six, fissure sealants protect the deep grooves where most decay starts. Around seven to nine we assess jaw growth and how the adult teeth are coming through — early orthodontic guidance at this stage is sometimes simpler than full braces later. Through the teenage years the focus shifts to wisdom teeth monitoring, sports mouthguards, and keeping brushing habits intact when independence sets in.
Children’s dentistry — common questions
Is there anything to pay under the CDBS?
For eligible children, no — we bulk bill, so there’s nothing to pay for covered services. Eligibility is linked to family payments such as Family Tax Benefit A; call with your Medicare details and we’ll check.
My child is scared. What do you do?
We go at their pace. Short visits, plenty of explanation, breaks whenever they ask.
How often should children be seen?
Every six months for most children. More often if they’re prone to decay or wearing braces.
Do you see babies?
Yes — ideally by their first birthday. The visit is mostly advice for you, and a quick look to make sure everything is developing normally.
Book your child’s check-up
Family appointments can often be booked back-to-back to save you a second trip.
Book online (03) 9885 7588Serving Ashburton, Glen Iris, Malvern East, Ashwood and nearby suburbs.