Kids Dental

KIDS DENTAL

MAKING REGULAR DENTAL VISITS FOR YOUR CHILD IS VITAL FOR THEIR HEALTH AND WELL BEING!

Children need healthy teeth for chewing, speaking and having a bright smile.  It is especially important to keep your child enthusiastic and motivated about caring for their teeth. Vermont South Dental know all about kids dental needs.

 

DENTAL CARE FOR KIDS

Children should have regular dental check ups every 6 to 12 months from as early as one year of age. At Vermont South Dental we encourage you to bring your children with you to YOUR dental check ups, They can go for a ride in the chair and start to become familiar with trips to the dentist.

HYGIENE & HEALTHY EATING

A healthy diet & regular cleaning are also 2 ways that you can take control and prevent problems occurring in the future. It's important for kids to eat healthily at mealtimes, discourage snacking all day, drink plenty of water and limit the amount of sugary drinks.

 

CLEANING YOUR CHILD'S TEETH

By the time your child starts school, they may be starting to clean their own teeth. If so, it’s a good idea for you to either start or finish the cleaning process for them.

Your child will still need your supervision and help until they are at least eight years old. There are a number of brushing Apps to help the kids stay on track and brush for the recommended time.

For brushing techniques click here

GOVERNMENT FUNDED DENTAL CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR SOME CHILDREN

Some families are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Scheme from Medicare. This is a $1000 allowance from Medicare to use on dental treatment over  a 2 year period. This is  ONLY for eligible families  who receive the Family Tax Benefit A  with children between 2–17 years of age. 

If you are unsure if this benefit applies to you, with your permission, we are able to check your child's eligibility before their appointment. All you will need is to bring your Medicare card along with you.

If he/she is eligible, after your child's appointment, we can process the claim for you on the spot and the appointment will be bulk billed .

PLEASE NOTE : Not all families are eligible for this benefit.

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KIDS TEETH AND HOW TO KEEP THEM HEALTHY

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