Everyday & preventive
Children’s dentistry
Gentle, unhurried dental care for kids — and eligible children can be bulk-billed under Medicare’s CDBS with no gap to pay. At this age the goal is simple: healthy teeth, and a child who isn’t frightened of the dentist.
Families across Truganina, Mt Atkinson, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing and the rest of Melbourne’s west choose us for their children’s dentistry.
Banksia flower — full of life and resilience; a gentle welcome for little smiles.
Care built around children
Kids aren’t small adults, and their visits shouldn’t feel like it. We keep first visits short and friendly, explain things in words a child understands, and never rush.
Bulk-billed under CDBS
Eligible children can have a range of dental services bulk-billed under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule, with no gap to pay. We check eligibility for you before the appointment.
Gentle first visits
Often the first visit is just a ride in the chair, a count of the teeth and a polish — building trust so future visits are easy, not something to dread.
Why it matters: baby teeth hold the space for adult teeth and a child’s comfort with the dentist is set early. A good experience now saves fear — and fillings — later.
Bringing your child to us
It’s worth booking your child in if any of these apply — and the earlier the first visit, the easier every visit after it tends to be:
A first visit
The general guidance is a first check around the first birthday or when the first teeth appear — mostly to make it normal and fun.
A nervous child
We’re patient with anxious little ones and go at their pace — the aim is a child who’ll happily come back.
Checking CDBS eligibility
If your child is eligible, their care can be bulk-billed — tell us and we’ll confirm it for you before you come in.
If a child does need treatment such as a filling or a sealant, we explain it to them and to you, and keep it as gentle as possible.
What to expect
A child’s visit is relaxed by design — we’d rather build trust than tick a box.
- 1Step one
A friendly welcome
We meet your child at their level, show them around the chair, and let them get comfortable before anything happens.
- 2Step two
A gentle look
We count and check the teeth, watch how the adult teeth are coming through, and spot anything worth keeping an eye on.
- 3Step three
Clean, fluoride & any care
A polish and fluoride to strengthen the teeth, and any needed treatment explained simply and done gently.
- 4Step four
Make it a habit
We agree when they’re next due, and send them off feeling like the dentist is an easy place to be.
What it costs
Eligible children are bulk-billed under Medicare’s CDBS with no gap to pay, and we check eligibility for you. For care outside CDBS, our fees are on the price list and most funds cover children’s dentistry well.
Health fund rebates
All major Australian funds accepted and claimed on the spot through HICAPS — you settle only the gap.
Interest-free options
Larger treatment can be spread over time rather than paid upfront — just ask.
No surprise additions
Your quote covers the plan agreed. If something changes clinically, we discuss it before it affects the cost.
Benefits
Why consider it
- Gentle, child-friendly care to help build positive dental habits early.
- Eligible children may be bulk-billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
- Helps monitor growth, development and the arrival of adult teeth.
- Early visits can help detect and manage issues sooner.
Recovery
Aftercare & recovery
Aftercare depends on the treatment, but everyday habits at home matter most.
- Help younger children brush twice a day with a suitable toothpaste.
- Encourage a balanced diet and limit sugary snacks and drinks.
- Follow any specific advice given after a filling or other procedure.
- Keep up regular check-ups as recommended by the dentist.
General guidance only — your dentist will give you instructions specific to your treatment and circumstances.
Meet your dentist
Dr Sumaiya Pathan
Dr Sumaiya Pathan brings more than 10 years of Australian clinical experience, having cared for patients across both metropolitan and regional communities — from Sydney to Broken Hill and across metropolitan Melbourne. That range matters: it teaches you to be thorough, and to treat the person rather than just the tooth.
She provides the full range of general and cosmetic dental treatments, and is known for a gentle, unhurried approach — taking the time to explain every option clearly, including the option to wait where that is clinically reasonable.
Cover & claiming
We accept all major health funds
We’re a HICAPS practice, so you claim on the spot and settle only the gap on the day. Allura Dental is also a participating nib No Gap dentist and First Choice provider, for eligible nib Extras members. That makes Allura Dental an nib preferred provider for dental, so an nib Extras policy goes further here. Eligible children can be bulk-billed under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), and interest-free payment options are available.
… and every other Australian fund.
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Questions
Children’s Dentistry FAQs
At what age should my child first see a dentist?
The common guidance is a first visit around your child’s first birthday, or when their first teeth come through — largely so it becomes normal and unthreatening. Early visits are usually just a friendly look, and they make every later visit easier.
Is my child’s dental care really free?
Eligible children can have a range of services bulk-billed under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), with no gap to pay, and we check eligibility for you. CDBS is a Medicare entitlement, not a promotion — Allura Dental is an approved provider and an independent business, not affiliated with or operated by the Australian Government.
How do I check if my child is eligible for CDBS?
Tell us when you book and we’ll confirm it for you before the appointment. Eligibility is tied to certain family payments and a two-year benefit cap; we’ll let you know exactly where your child stands so there are no surprises.
My child is scared of the dentist — can you help?
Yes — nervous children are much of what we do. We go at their pace, explain everything in simple words, and keep first visits short and positive. The goal is a child who’ll happily come back, which matters more than getting everything done in one go.
Do baby teeth really matter if they fall out anyway?
They do. Baby teeth hold the space for adult teeth, help with speech and eating, and decay in them can be painful and affect the adult teeth forming underneath. Looking after them — and building good habits early — pays off for years.
Related
You may also be considering
Check-ups & Cleaning
The regular visit that keeps small problems small, for the whole family.
Emergency Dentistry
A knocked-out or broken tooth in a child — call us and we’ll advise.
Braces & Clear Aligners
For teenagers, once the adult teeth are through.
Cost & Pricing
How CDBS, health funds and our fees work.
This page is general information, not dental advice. Individual suitability — and the results achievable in your case — can only be assessed by a registered dentist in person. Outcomes vary between patients.
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