Children’s Dentistry Armadale
A calm start at the dentist can shape how your child feels about oral care for years to come. At Champion Family Dental, little visits are unhurried and built around your child’s comfort. The practice has been caring for local families for more than 30 years, from first dental visits through the teenage years and beyond.
Gentle Dental Care, Paced to Suit Your Child
Every child settles into the dentist’s chair a bit differently. Some hop right up, while others need more time to get used to the sounds and sights around them. Our team explains each step in plain, kid-friendly language and gives your child time to become familiar with the chair, tools and surroundings.
If your child is nervous, that’s completely normal, and we won’t rush them. They’re welcome to sit on Mum or Dad’s lap, take breaks when needed and go at their own pace.
What Might Happen at the First Visit?
A first appointment is often about helping your child become familiar with the dentist and dental environment. Depending on their age and how comfortable they feel, the visit may include a gentle examination of their teeth and gums, a check of their dental development and oral health, and guidance for parents about brushing, diet, fluoride and preventive care.
If your child needs more time before an examination or treatment, we can take things slowly.
How We Look After Growing Smiles
From first teeth through the teenage years, we keep an eye on the changes that come with growing up and look for potential dental concerns early. Children’s dental services may include:
- Check-ups and professional cleans
- Fluoride treatments and fissure sealants
- Tooth-coloured fillings and care for tooth decay
- Assessment of dental pain, infections and damaged teeth
- Guidance on brushing, flossing and diet
- Monitoring tooth and dental development
- Mouthguards for sport
- Wisdom teeth and orthodontic assessment for teenagers, where indicated
- Emergency dental care following pain, swelling or dental trauma
Saturday appointments are also available for families who need more flexibility around school, work and other commitments.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule, or CBDS, is a programme that covers part or all of costs involved in the dental care of eligible children. Your family must receive a payment such as Family Tax Benefit A to qualify. Other eligibility includes being between ages 2-17 and receiving Medicare. Under this programme, the following dental services are covered:
- Check-ups
- Cleaning
- Extractions
- Fillings
- Fissure sealants
- Root canals
- X-rays
Parent Resources
Understanding your child’s tooth eruption timeline
What should your child be eating and drinking for stronger teeth?
Struggling to get your kids to brush without a fight?
FAQ
When should my child first see a dentist?
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Does Champion Family Dental accept CDBS?
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Book Your Child’s Next Visit
An early, relaxed introduction to the dentist can help your child become more familiar with regular dental visits. Whether they’re coming in for the first time, due for a check-up or need a dental problem assessed, contact Champion Family Dental on 08 9497 2588 to arrange an appointment.
Book Your Child’s Visit
*Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Your dentist is a qualified practitioner who will discuss risks and benefits with you, to help you make an informed decision about your dental treatment.
