Caring for the little ones
A healthy smile begins with the first tooth
Caring for the little ones
A healthy smile begins with the first tooth
Practicing good oral hygiene with your children is crucial
By the time your child is three, they should have a full complement of baby teeth (ten on the top and ten on the bottom). This is the ideal time to bring them in for their first dental visit, if they have not been already. First visits usually get them familiar with the dental environment, making them feel comfortable with coming back for future appointments.


If your child is turning six and still has a dummy or thumb-sucking habit, they should stop. Dummies and thumb-sucking can prove detrimental to the eruption and growth of their teeth (due to the suction forces of the thumb/dummy and its position between their teeth).
CDBS 2025
The government provides dental assistance through CDBS (Child Dental Benefits Scheme). Under this scheme, children under 18 can receive a benefit entitlement of $1,132 to use at the dentist of their choice. If your family is eligible, you would have received the CDBS letter sent by Medicare.