Children’s Dentistry at Lorn Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Maitland
Children’s dentistry is positive and fun here with our team.
Your child’s first visit to our practice will be a pleasant and unforgettable experience. We pride ourselves on building a lifelong path to exceptional dental oral health. Our gentle team have quickly built up a reputation as being Bayside’s “kids whisperers”.
We strive to care for and treat your children like we would our own. The Australian Dental Association advises parents to introduce their child to professional dental care from two years of age.
Although children often do not need complex dental treatment as some adults do, it’s certainly crucial to start seeing dentists early. This will help maintain the health of their teeth into adulthood.
We welcome your child with a friendly, encouraging, calm and positive environment. Your little one will be spoilt and able to watch their favourite show during treatment. In addition they will also receive presents for being so brave. In some cases, we may suggest options such as sedation or general anaesthetic. This can help with the management of highly anxious children or those with special needs.
Free Kids Dental
We bulk bill all children aged 2-17 years who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). The CDBS covers up to $1,158 of dental treatment over two consecutive calendar years for cap periods starting in 2026. The cap depends on the year your child’s two-year period began, and any treatment already claimed comes off the balance. Treatments covered include oral examinations, scale and cleans, x-rays, fillings, fissure sealants, root canals and extractions. Call us on (02) 4984 0141 and we can check your child’s eligibility and remaining balance on the spot.
Modern children’s dentistry is predominantly preventive. At Lorn Family Dental we put a strong focus on teaching good dental oral hygiene habits, regular maintenance and providing protective measures such as fluoride and fissure sealants.
Fissure sealants form a protective barrier on the adult tooth by filling in the grooves and fissures. This shuts out food particles that can get trapped in the grooves and cause decay. This is a very effective, fast and comfortable way to protect your child’s teeth for many years.
Our practice is at 15 Belmore Rd, Lorn, about two minutes from Maitland, with parking at the door. We see patients from East Maitland, Rutherford and Thornton.