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Our Values
Our dentists are experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in what we do, you can be confident knowing you’re getting exceptional care.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Your child may be eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS), which is a government program which entitles your child to worth of private dental care with certain providers every 2 years. Families that receive certain tax benefits are eligible for this program. At Gungahlin Family Dental, our dentists are CDBS providers, meaning your child may be eligible for check-ups, cleans, and most treatment required with no out-of-pocket costs.
Not sure if you’re eligible? Have our friendly receptionist check on it for you.
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Not Eligible for CDBS?
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Keeping Children’s Teeth Healthy!
First Visit
Our focus is on their experience – making your children as comfortable with the environment as possible. Showing our littlest patients around what we do and use to make sure their teeth are on the right track. Starting kids’ dental experiences early sets them up for a lifetime of good, low maintenance teeth.
When should your children have their first dental visit?
As soon as they have their teeth. This way, you, your child, and your dentist can work together to make sure your child is set up with the right habits, prevention, and identify any early problems or potential issues before they happen.
Complete Dental Health
Children often have trouble telling you if their teeth are hurting, so having their teeth regularly checked is important both to ensure they don’t have cavities, and to set them up for positive dental experiences in the future.
We can help discuss diet, habits and other tips to stay on top of possible future dental issues.
Prevention Focus
How can you help your kids at home to prevent cavities and promote healthy teeth? Here are some tips:
- Brushing needs to start as soon as teeth are coming out of the gums. The key is to be gentle but thorough and use an age appropriate toothpaste. There are kids’ toothpastes available for children under 6. If your child is young, help them brush or watch them to make sure they are removing all the plaque from their teeth.
- Avoid sugary foods and drinks where you can – nothing but water after brushing at night.
- Regular Dentist check-ups so we can make sure you’re on the right track.
Baby Teeth & Cavities?
Baby teeth cavities can be fixed with fillings, but our priorities are the adult tooth underneath coming through safe and sound. What we don’t want are infections affecting the growth and development of the adult teeth.
Cavities in baby teeth progress much faster than adult teeth, so they can very quickly turn from a small cavity that we can fill to a large cavity that causes an abscess or infection. Regular checkups help to prevent this.
To book an appointment at Gungahlin Family Dental
Simply call our office directly. Our friendly staff will assist you in finding a convenient time for your dental needs, whether it’s a routine check-up, cleaning, or any other dental service. With a commitment to providing quality care in a comfortable environment, Gungahlin Family Dental is dedicated to ensuring your oral health is in great hands. Don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule your visit today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I take my child to the dentist?
Did you know it’s important to have your kids’ teeth checked from as soon as their baby teeth start to come through? Starting kids’ dental experiences early sets them up for a lifetime of good, low maintenance teeth.
Children often have trouble telling you if their teeth are hurting, so having their teeth regularly checked is important both to ensure they don’t have cavities, and to set them up for positive dental experiences in the future.
How do I know if I’m eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS)?
If you’re unsure if you are eligible for the CDBS, we can check for you – call us on (02) 6262 0423 with your Medicare card number and we can find out for you.
Not sure how much you have left on your CDBS cap? Again, we are able to check for you and let you know, so please call us on (02) 6262 0423 or contact us via our enquiry form.
Do baby teeth need fillings?
If your child has decayed baby teeth, they do still need fillings. Baby teeth will usually eventually fall out, but it’s still important to try to keep them until it is the right time for them to go – or remove them if they are causing a risk to the developing adult teeth underneath.
If baby teeth become infected or are lost too early, it can cause the adult teeth to come through in the wrong place or develop abnormally. The best approach to baby teeth is prevention where possible, as small cavities in baby teeth can progress very quickly.
What can I do at home to prevent problems with my kids’ teeth?
Teeth need brushing as soon as the baby teeth come through. Use the age appropriate toothpaste for your child – there are kids’ toothpastes available for children under 6. If your child is young, help them brush or watch them to make sure they are removing all the plaque from their teeth.
Avoid sugary foods and drinks where possible – consider snacks like cheese and crackers instead, or plain milk or water to drink.
Have regular kids’ dental checkups with the dentist so we can check and clean your child’s teeth, and give advice on how to best look after your kids’ teeth.
Why to Choose Gungahlin Family Dental for Dental Treatments
We, at Gungahlin Family Dental, give personalized attention to each of our patients. We make it a point that we deliver the best dental service each and every time.
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Experienced & Skilled Dentists
Our knowledgeable and skilled dentists come from some of the best universities Australia and NZ have, but more than this they take pride in having excellent communication and great relationships with their patients.
