Your child may also be eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) – allowing up to $1,132 to be used over a period of 2 years.
Give us a call here or fill up the form below to check your Medicare Eligibility.
Choose us for your Children's Dental Needs
Just like adults, children need good oral hygiene and dental care for optimum health – it is an essential part of their overall well-being. Unfortunately, dental problems are often overlooked until a problem arises and it’s too late. This results in the need for complex dental treatment such as root canals or extractions.
Establishing a routine of regular dental check-ups early on can prevent many of those issues, ensuring your child grows up with a healthy smile and good oral habits. Preventing that fear of the dentist is an important part of life that should be developed early.
Here at Cranbourne North Dental, we pride ourselves on providing the best expert care for your kids dental needs.
We provide all the regular dental treatments for kids including check-ups, fillings, sealants, cleans, emergency treatment, orthodontic work and extractions.
Our specialised kids dental treatment in Cranbourne also include:
- Stainless Steel Crowns (Hall Crowns)
- Pulpotomies (partial nerve removal)
- Silver Diamine Fluoride application (SDF)
- Early intervention Orthodontics such as expander plates and functional appliances.
Occasionally, we may still need to refer to a Paediatric Dentist for kids dental treatment.
Need help with your dental payments?
Not eligible for Medicare? We have a variety of Payment Plans available – giving you the flexibility of paying for your Kids Dental Treatment later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Child Dental Benefits Scheme? (CDBS)
You can read more about the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) by clicking on the link.
I am out of Medicare funds, what do I do now?
You can either use your private health insurance to help fund your kid’s dental treatment or pay out of pocket for the treatment. Once your cap has been used up, you will need to wait till it resets in order to claim again (cycles every 2 calendar years).
What can I do if I am not eiligible for CDBS?
The short answer is you can either use your private health insurance to help fund your kid’s dental treatment or pay out of pocket entirely.
You will need to call and check with Centrelink for the reason you are not eligible for this scheme.
Can I claim both Medicare and my Healthfund?
The answers is no, you cannot claim both Medicare (CDBS) and your Healthfund for a single item. Medicare has a separate set of codes. That said, you can choose which items to claim on private health insurance provided these items are not claimed anywhere else.
What age should I bring my child in for their first dental appointment?
It is important to introduce your child to their Dental professional as early as possible. This is so they get used to the lights and sounds and the people of the Clinic. This ensures that when it’s their turn to have a ride in the chair, they will have a great time. Early check ups result in much better oral health outcomes. Early detection of problems and setting up excellent oral hygiene and diet outcomes make a huge difference in your child’s future oral health.
It is important to have a proper check up at 1 year old. Prior to that, you can bring them in for a quick ride in the chair or to say hi when you’re in for your appointment or a sibling’s appointment.
We are lucky that the generation of children growing up now, have a largely positive experience at the dentist and the whole dental team works hard to make that happen.
