Kids & Families

Children's Dentist Underwood

Fun, gentle dental visits that build lifelong confidence and healthy habits. Our team specialises in making little patients feel relaxed from their very first visit.

Overview

What is children's dentistry?

Fun, gentle dental visits that build lifelong confidence and healthy habits. Our team specialises in making little patients feel relaxed from their very first visit.

  • First visit by age 1 or first tooth
  • CDBS bulk-billed for eligible families
  • Friendly, patient clinicians
  • Prevention-focused approach
Medicare CDBS

Bulk-billed dental care for eligible children.

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule gives eligible kids up to $1,132 of free dental care over 2 years. We bulk-bill so eligible families pay nothing.

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When to consider this

Signs you may need children's dentistry.

  • First dental visit

    Children should see a dentist by age 1 or first tooth.

  • Due for check-up

    6-monthly visits for kids and teens.

  • Tooth pain or trauma

    Toothache, knocked-out tooth or sports injury.

  • Adult teeth coming through

    Time to monitor alignment and bite development.

Checklist

Tips for parents

Help your child build healthy dental habits early.

  • Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears
  • Supervise brushing until age 8
  • Use a smear of fluoride toothpaste for under-3s, a pea-sized amount for older kids
  • Limit juice, soft drinks and sticky sweets
  • Make dental visits positive — never use them as a threat
  • Book the first visit by age 1 or first tooth
Benefits

Why patients choose this treatment.

A solution designed around comfort, longevity and how it feels to live with day to day.

  • Gentle, friendly team

    Patient clinicians who genuinely love working with kids.

  • CDBS bulk-billed

    Up to $1,132 of free care over 2 years for eligible kids.

  • Prevention focused

    Sealants, fluoride and education to prevent decay.

  • Positive experiences

    Building confidence so kids actually look forward to visits.

Options

Made for little smiles.

Every detail of our practice is designed with families in mind.

  • Welcoming reception

    Calm, family-friendly environment from the moment you arrive.

  • Kid-friendly explanations

    Tell-show-do approach so kids understand what's happening.

  • Gentle clinicians

    Patient team who go at your child's pace.

  • Happy gas available

    Safe nitrous oxide sedation for anxious children.

  • Family appointments

    Book siblings together to save time.

  • Reward system

    Stickers and rewards to celebrate brave little patients.

Why Ocean Smiles

A gentle children's dentist Underwood families rely on.

Kids' visits set the tone for a lifetime — we take that seriously.

  • Child-friendly environment

    Calm rooms, kid-friendly explanations and plenty of patience.

  • Gentle, unhurried approach

    We move at your child's pace — no pressure, ever.

  • Family-focused care

    Book siblings together and see the same trusted team every visit.

  • CDBS bulk-billing

    Eligible children pay nothing thanks to Medicare's dental scheme.

  • Happy gas available

    Safe nitrous oxide sedation for very nervous little patients.

  • Prevention-led plans

    Sealants, fluoride and coaching to head off issues early.

Questions

Children's Dentistry — frequently asked

  • The Child Dental Benefits Schedule provides up to $1,132 over 2 calendar years for basic dental services for eligible children aged 0–17. We bulk-bill, so eligible families pay nothing.

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Health Funds

All major health funds accepted

On-the-spot HICAPS claims — plus Medicare CDBS — for fast, easy payment.

Medibank
HCF & nib
Bupa
CBHS
TUH Health Fund
ahm Health Insurance
Medicare — Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
Ready to smile?

Book your next visit with Ocean Smiles.

New patients welcome. All major health funds accepted, plus child dental benefits.