General Dentistry
Children’s Dentistry Kellyville
Caring for your child’s smile, every step of the way.
Did You Know?
Most dental decay is preventable. We recommend routine scale and cleans as well as a professional fluoride treatment every six months. When these are combined with a good hygiene and diet plan, your child can lower their chances of unwanted cavities and dental emergencies in the future.
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Your Child’s First Appointment
At Kellyville Smiles we recommend booking your child’s first dental visit by age 2. At this point in your child’s development, we can spend time familiarising them with the dental office environment so that they’re less likely to feel nervous in the future.
Early visits usually consist of showing them our chair, the air/water syringe and explaining how to brush their teeth. Using a hands-on approach, we teach them proper brushing with simulated toy teeth and discuss how to form good habits from a young age.
Depending on your child’s cooperation, we may even be able to have a look around in their mouth to “count” their teeth. We’ll discuss any specific concerns with you, the parent, and talk about specific habits and food choices that can affect your child’s risk of dental decay.
Why Choose us?
Why Choose Kellyville Smiles for Your Child’s Dental Care?
At Kellyville Smiles, we believe early dental care builds the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Our team is dedicated to making every visit comfortable, positive, and stress-free—for both children and parents. Here’s why families in North Kellyville, Kellyville, and surrounding suburbs choose us for children’s dentistry:
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Second and Subsequent Visits
By this visit, we’ll start cleaning and applying fluoride to your child’s teeth. The experience resembles that of what you would have during an adult scale and exam. Intermittent X-rays are taken as needed to screen for cavities between teeth.
Like adults, intermittent recare appointments are scheduled twice per year. If your child is in braces, has special needs or tends to have poor oral hygiene (with significant buildup) we may recommend cleans on a more frequent basis.
Until your child can tie their shoes, we recommend following behind them to help ensure they brush and floss thoroughly each day. With enough practice, your child will develop the independence they need to maintain a healthy smile well into adulthood.
The American Association of Paediatric Dentistry recommends an orthodontic evaluation on all children by age 7. We also suggest taking a panoramic X-ray at this time to evaluate tooth and jaw development. By this point in your child’s growth, they will have a combination of primary and permanent teeth, allowing us to screen for potential bite alignment issues.
Should any orthodontic needs be noted, we can implement early interceptive care before they evolve into bigger concerns.
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Gap Free Children's Dental Care
We provide gap free checkups for kids (under 12) who have health fund cover. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule also supports families without health fund cover by covering eligible children with up to $1,000 in basic services every 2 years. This includes examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fissure sealants, fillings, extractions and root canals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have Any Questions?
When should I take my child for their first dental visit?
Australian health guidelines recommend booking the first appointment within 6 months of the first tooth erupting or by 12 months of age, whichever comes first. Starting early helps your dentist spot any issues before they become problems and gets your child used to the dental environment.
How often should children have a dental check-up?
For most kids, a routine check-up every six months is ideal. Children who are prone to decay, wear braces, or have special health needs may be advised to come in more frequently – your dentist will tailor the schedule to your child.
Do children need fluoride, and is it safe?
Yes! Low-level fluoride is both safe and important for strengthening developing enamel and preventing cavities. The Australian Dental Association advises using a low-fluoride toothpaste (≈ 500 ppm) from 18 months to 6 years, switching to standard fluoride (1,000 – 1,500 ppm) after that, unless your dentist recommends otherwise. Make sure children do not swallow any toothpaste, and use only a pea-sized amount.
Why are baby (primary) teeth important if they’re going to fall out anyway?
Primary teeth do much more than fill a smile – they let children chew properly, develop clear speech, hold space for adult teeth, and support healthy jaw and facial growth. Untreated decay or early loss can cause pain, infections, and crowding problems later, so looking after baby teeth is essential.
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