The Australian Dental Association recommends your child sees a dentist by their first birthday, or within 6 months of their first tooth coming through. At Integrated Dental Care, our children's dentist in Pakenham welcomes babies and toddlers for early check-ups to monitor development and help little ones feel comfortable at the dentist from the very beginning.

Yes, we do. Integrated Dental Care in Pakenham accepts the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which provides eligible children aged 2 to 17 with over $1,000 in dental benefits over 2 calendar years. 

Our Pakenham dentists bulk bill all children's dental services eligible under the CDBS, which means no gap payment for most services, including examinations, hygiene appointments, x-rays, and restorations.

You can check your eligibility on your myGov app, or contact us and we can verify and confirm your remaining balance.

We generally recommend a check-up and clean every 6 months for most children. Regular visits allow our kids dentist in Pakenham to monitor tooth development, catch any issues early, and keep your child on track with their oral health. Some children with a higher risk of decay may benefit from more frequent visits - your dentist will advise you based on your child's individual needs.

There are a few things that can really help. Try reading children's books about dentist visits, play "dentist" at home to make it familiar, and talk about it positively without using words like "hurt" or "needle."

Our children's dentist team in Pakenham is experienced with anxious kids and will always go at your child's pace, making sure every visit is as comfortable and calm as possible.