Welcome to the Tooth Fairy Centre, Melbourne’s largest paediatric dental group. Specialist care for all children, including those with autism, disabilities, dental phobia, breathing difficulties, and complex dental needs. 7 convienient locations across Melbourne. Child Dental Benefits Schedule accepted.
Registered specialist paediatric dentists
Over 30 years of award winning service
7 convenient locations across Melbourne
Welcome to the Tooth Fairy Centre
We take very seriously the privilege of caring for your children’s teeth along with teaching them about good oral hygiene and preventative dental care.
There are lots of things we can do to encourage children to maintain their oral health such as having positive familiarisation at the dentist watching a parent have their teeth checked, developing fun tactics to make teeth cleaning enjoyable or exploring the tooth fairy website.
By approaching oral health with a fun, exciting attitude, children will be more likely to embrace good oral habits. Being comfortable at the dentist and not being anxious or scared, stems from positive experiences such as these.
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Children’s Dentistry
Children’s dental care is quite different from adult dental care, and visiting the dentist for the first time can be a strange experience. That is why it is important to make that experience as positive as possible, so that seeing a dentist does not produce feelings of anxiety.
Also crucial is the fostering of good oral hygiene from a young age, establishing habits that will result in good dental health for life.
We advise parents to introduce their child to professional dental care from the age of three.
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Meet Our Specialist Paediatric Dentists
Our team of Paediatric dentists are registered specialists who focus on treating and managing the special dental needs of babies, toddlers and children. Paediatric dentists can perform a number of dental treatments for your child, including preventative care, treating dental decay, applying fissure sealants and dealing with children’s dental emergencies (including dental trauma and broken or lost teeth).
A significant component of paediatric dentistry involves understanding child psychology and establishing trust through child-friendly communication in a reassuring environment.
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If you need a dental appointment for your child or for any other dental appointments, click here to find your nearest location, or call us on 7036 5555. With over 80 specialists, dentists and hygienists, we can service every facet of your and your family’s dental needs.
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We recommend introducing your child to professional dental care from age two to three. Early visits help establish comfort with the dental environment and allow us to identify any developmental concerns early.
The Tooth Fairy Centre is pleased to treat families eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a dental assistance program for eligible children aged 2‐17 years. It provides cover for basic dental services of up to $1095.60 per eligible child over a two consecutive calendar years for basic dental services including examinations, x‐rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals, extractions and partial dentures.
Orthodontic treatment, cosmetic treatment, mouthguard and any services provided in a hospital operating theatre are not included under the CDBS.
The rebate is available to children whose families receive relevant Australian Government payments. You may have received a Government notification of eligibility but if not, you can check your Medicare online account through MyGov or by contacting the Department of Human Services. Alternatively, you can can contact one of our friendly staff members at your nearest location.
Bulk-billing is available for treatment covered by the CDBS. Should the CDBS balance be unavailable to claim on the day, patient will be required to pay the invoice in full and claim their rebate through Medicare.
Our specialist paediatric dentists are trained in child psychology and use techniques like teddy bear therapy to help anxious children feel safe. For severe dental phobia, sleep dentistry under general anaesthesia with a specialist anaesthetist is available at our Melbourne CBD location.
Snoring and mouth breathing in children can be related to jaw development and airway issues. Our paediatric dentists work alongside specialist orthodontists to assess and manage these concerns early, when intervention is most effective.