Comprehensive Dental Care

During the check-up, the dentist will check the health of the teeth, gums, lips and cheeks and assess your risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. Any signs of tooth wear as well as the alignment of the jaws, teeth and the bite will also be checked. The dentist will note any existing dental work that requires repair or replacement and will also chat to you about your oral hygiene routine, diet, habits such as teeth grinding or clenching and smoking.

A dental check-up should be carried out as soon as your child’s teeth first come through. We recommend that all children have a dental check-up before they turn one. A child with a low risk of developing dental decay may only need to see the dentist once a year while a child at a high risk of developing dental decay may need to see the dentist once every three to six-months. The dentist will inform the parents about any future appointments that need to be made as well as the frequency of futurecheck-ups at the end of the first check-up appointment

The Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) provides eligible children aged between two to 17 years $1000 worth of dental treatment every 2 years. The amount is provided at the start of the year (in January) and resets in January two years after The dental services that are covered under the CDBS include check-ups and cleans, x-rays, fillings, fissure sealants and extractions. The scheme does not cover orthodontics, cosmetic treatment such as veneers or teeth whitening, mouthguards and treatment under general anaesthetic. If your child is eligible, you will receive a letter in the mail from the Department of Human Services letting you know. Alternatively, you can check if your child is eligible by calling Medicare on 132 011 or visiting www.humanservices.gov.au. Your friendly receptionist at Vital Dental and Medical Centre can also check the eligibility of your child for the CDBS