Children's Dentist in Perth
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Our Children's Dentists are dedicated to helping your kids build healthy smiles
Finding a dentist for your child can be difficult. You want to find one that is experienced, qualified, and has the time for your child’s needs.
Maylands Dental Centre provides high-quality care in a friendly environment where children feel safe and comfortable when they walk through our doors. Our dentists are committed to helping your kids build healthy smiles from the very beginning of their lives so that they can have strong teeth for life. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with our patients by providing them with excellent dental care services. Your kids will love coming here because we offer fun activities on every visit.
Our experienced team offers an extensive range of dental treatments, including general check-ups, teeth cleanings, and preventative care to keep your children’s mouths healthy. Give your child a healthy smile and call us today at 08 9370 5464.
Services
Our Children's Dentist Services
At Maylands Dental Centre
First Dental Visit
Early Orthodontic Treatment
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
First Dental Visit

First Dental Visit
Want your child to enjoy their first dental visit? Come and see us today to give your child a positive experience for their first milestone towards a beautiful smile.
Early Orthodontic Treatment

Early Orthodontic Treatment
Does your child have a gap between its teeth? Let your child live better with a brilliant smile; visit us today to start your child’s orthodontic journey.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Get your child’s teeth in great shape with us without breaking the bank. Let CBDS cover your child’s specific dental service today!
Why Us
Why Choose
Maylands Dental Centre

Comfortable Clinic Setting with Cutting Edge Technology

Compassionate and Gentle Dental Team



Accepts All Health Funds
At Maylands Dental Centre, we’re committed to helping patients like your child achieve the smile they’ve always wanted while saving money along the way. We accept all health funds; so, save your child’s teeth while you still can.
We accept all health
funds, and are
preferred providers.


FAQ'S
Frequently Asked Questions
When should you schedule your child's first dental visit?
What happens during a child's first dental visit?
The dentist will examine your child’s jaw and teeth to ensure they develop typically. If your child is unable or unwilling to sit in the chair alone, you will be sitting in the dental chair with your child on your lap for the session. The dentist will examine the child’s mouth for injuries, cavities, and other problems. Once that part of the exam is over, the dentist will clean your child’s teeth and give you tips for daily care.
Don’t worry if your child cries a little or wiggles during the exam. It’s normal, and your dental team understands that this is a new experience for your child.
When is the best age for a child to begin orthodontic treatment?
The best age to get braces will depend on the child. Each child develops at a different rate; some children will reach puberty earlier and more quickly than others.
However, as a general guideline, your child should consider braces between 9 and 14. This is usually before they reach adolescence. If they’ve already gone through it, adjusting their jaw and teeth will be more difficult since they’ve already established their post-puberty positions.
How does the child dental benefits schedule work?
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a Medicare program that offers up to $1,000 per qualified child over two calendar years to cover various dental services. It is intended for families who currently receive other forms of assistance, such as Family Tax Benefit A payments.
If your child qualifies, the CDBS will cover dental services such as dental check-ups, routine cleaning, tooth repair, fillings, and root canals. It excludes orthodontic treatment (braces to fix crooked teeth), hospital-based dental treatments, and cosmetic dental procedures (such as replacing missing teeth).
Not all dentists participate in the CDBS. Ensure that you consult with the dentist before scheduling an appointment.
How often should your child visit the dentist?
In general, children should visit the dentist every six months. This enables the dentist to provide routine dental care, such as a dental exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and x-ray.
If your child has a routine check-up and is found to be healthy, this does not imply that you should not return to the dentist for another 12 months. By missing an appointment, your child can go an entire year without receiving a proper check-up, causing critical dental hygiene issues such as tooth decay, hidden cavities, and inflammation to go undetected.
Regular six-month checks enable your dentist to determine whether your child’s brushing practices are effective, whether they brush too hard or too softly, and whether difficult-to-diagnose cavities are present. Healthy regular check-ups do not indicate that your child should visit the dentist less frequently; instead, they demonstrate that your visits are helpful and that routine cleaning and fluoride treatment effectively keep your child’s teeth healthy and free of problems.
How to deal with a child's fear of the dentist
When children are afraid of the dentist, it can lead to high-stress situations that are unpleasant for all individuals involved. However, you can make dentist visits more enjoyable with work and patience.
If your child has a dentist visit coming up, here are some gentle tips to help them overcome their fear of going to the dentist:
Pay a Visit Before Their Appointment:
Try to visit the dental clinic before your child’s actual appointment so they can become acquainted with it. A lot of the time, when children are exposed to new situations, they feel fearful. Remove that aspect by allowing your child to meet the team and become familiar with the office environment.
Avoid Using Negative Language:
It’s frightening enough to have dental work done; your child shouldn’t have to worry about possibly frightening things. While you may want to be direct and honest with them, avoid using words like “pain” and “hurt.” Make it clear to your child that the dentist and their team are there to help them get stronger and healthier, not to penalize them for having cavities. Positive reinforcement is considerably more effective than negative reinforcement in motivating your child to take good care of their teeth.
Practice at Home:
Again, your child’s familiarity with things will provide them with many comforts when they go in for their appointment. You should bring them in before the big day and practice at home so they know what to expect. Place your child on a chair and pretend to be the dentist. Show them how their teeth will be examined using a mirror and your hands or utensils to represent dental tools.
Don’t Complicate Things:
Transparency is important with children, but explaining too much might confuse them and increase their anxiety. They may have many questions about their impending visit, and it’s perfect for answering them all as briefly as possible. However, don’t expect everything to go well or that they won’t have to undergo any processes. While this may alleviate any anxieties before the appointment, it may backfire if they require extensive dental work. As a result, your child may become skeptical of both you and the dentist.
Bring Them with You to Your Appointments:
You are a big role model for your children, which implies that if their hero can accomplish it, they can too. Please bring your child with you to your next appointment so they can witness what the dentist performs. They notice how polite everyone is and that nothing is frightening at the appointment.
Don’t Make Reward Promises:
Since we previously stressed positive reinforcement, this approach may appear counter-intuitive. However, providing prizes after the appointment may make your youngster feel more anxious about it. If it’s not such a big deal, why does Mommy need to give me something afterwards? You can arrange to reward them after a good dental check-up, but don’t hint at it ahead of time. You might conduct some research to discover whether the office has any amenities, such as video game systems. That way, you can tell your child ahead of time what to expect during their visit, and they’ll feel better about it.
Remember to Be Patient and Understanding:
The first visit will always be the most difficult. Put yourself in your child’s shoes: they’re being taken somewhere they’ve probably never been before, and they’re also being examined. Kids will vent their frustrations by throwing tantrums and sobbing, which can put your patience to the test.