At Hampton Park Dental, we welcome children in for dental care beginning at age one.

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We Help Small Teeth Grow Into Healthy Smiles!

Children's Dental Care in Hampton Park

We're proud to be your family dentist at Hampton Park Dental and welcome the entire family, including children of all ages! mom holder hey baby in hampton park

It is recommended to bring your kids in from one year of age so we can have a look at their baby teeth and spot any issues early on. We make it fun for little ones and offer a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We also provide comprehensive oral care advice and tips on keeping your child's teeth healthy and strong.

Why Is Children's Dental Care So Important?

Building early relationships with children is one of the best ways in which we can set them up for success in the future. Feeling safe, comfortable, and even excited about visiting their dentist sets them up for a lifetime of healthy and happy smiles.

Sometimes, we're asked why baby teeth are so important when they're going to fall out anyway. Great question! Primary (baby) teeth have several important and exciting jobs that make them integral to your little one's early oral development.

Guiding incoming adult teeth and holding space for them
Introducing your little one to their first solid foods
Helping your baby form their first words

When your child loses their baby teeth too soon, it can impact their future smile development. Let us help you care for and protect their precious smile!

What Happens During the First Dental Visit?

When your baby first visits our dental clinic, we'll spend time helping them acclimate to our environment with rides in the dental chair and counting their teeth so they get used to exams.

We won't incorporate teeth cleans until they are older and more comfortable in the dental chair; however, your child should continue to visit their children's dentist in Hampton Park every six months for checks.

Gentle Children's Dentistry in Hampton Park, VIC

Some of the comprehensive dental services we offer for children are:

Routine Check-Ups: Children will get age-appropriate dental care that may include exams, teeth cleans, x-rays when appropriate, fluoride, and patient education for parents and children.
Dental Sealants and Fluoride Treatment: Sealants help protect small teeth from decay and cavities with a thin layer of plastic coating covering their molars' chewing surface. Fluoride helps build and strengthen small teeth while also defending against cavities.
Tooth-Coloured Restorations: Tooth-coloured fillings and crowns repair damaged or decayed baby teeth to keep them healthy until adult teeth arrive.
Protective Mouth Guards: If your child participates in sports, a protective mouth guard can help will prevent injury without interfering with their sport.
Orthodontic Consultation: We'll begin evaluating your little one for orthodontic treatment (braces) around age seven, as some children can benefit from early intervention.

Is it time for your little one's first or next dental appointment? We would love to meet them!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer help with accessing my super?

Yes! If you're considering extensive dental treatment, we can help you gain early access to your superannuation funds to help you cover the cost of your treatment. Early super access can be ideal in these situations:

You or at least one family member have superannuation funds
You don't have personal health fund insurance
It would be a financial hardship to cover the cost of your treatment with personal resources

Our team can help you with the paperwork for early super access while a SuperCare representative walks you through the rest of the process. You can contact our team for more information on early super access.

Note: Accessing superannuation for dental treatment is subject to eligibility and approval by the relevant government agency. We can assist with the process, but approval is not guaranteed.

Other Convenient Payment Options

If early super access is not an option for you, we do offer other options that can help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for dental care, such as:

Preferred provider status with several private health funds, including Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, CBHS
Relationships with third-party companies that can offer affordable monthly payment plans, like Humm, Afterpay, TLC
Medicare Child Dental Benefit - Bulk billing
HICAPS claims processing

Eligibility for health fund benefits, payment plans, and superannuation access varies depending on the provider and individual circumstances. Terms, conditions, and lending criteria apply. Please check with your health fund or finance provider to confirm your eligibility before treatment.

If you need help sorting out the best payment arrangement for your dental care, please get in touch with your Hampton Park dentist and speak with one of our knowledgeable and helpful team members.

How much will my dental treatment cost?

The cost of dental treatment depends on the type of procedures you need, and it's very specific to each patient's unique needs. The best way to determine the cost of your treatment is to book an evaluation with one of our dentists to determine your own treatment needs.

During your evaluation, our dentists discuss your oral health goals with you and gather information about your smile and dental health with an exam, x-rays, and photos of your teeth. After your evaluation, you'll clearly understand your treatment needs and options, what your timeline looks like for finishing, and the cost.

Payment Options for Every Budget in Hampton Park

We don't want finances to keep you from getting the dental care you need, so we offer several excellent options for payment or to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

Preferred provider status with several private health funds, including Medibank, Bupa, HCF, NIB, CBHS
Early access to superannuation funds for extensive dental treatment
Relationships with third-party companies that can offer affordable monthly payment plans, like Humm, Afterpay, TLC
Medicare Child Dental Benefit - Bulk billing
HICAPS claims processing

Your Hampton Park dentist can help you navigate your payment options to ensure you can comfortably fit your dental treatment into your budget

Please Note: Eligibility for health fund benefits, payment plans, and superannuation access varies depending on the provider and individual circumstances. Terms, conditions, and lending criteria apply. Please check with your health fund or finance provider to confirm your eligibility before treatment..

Meet Our Dentist:

Dr Siew Yong

(DEN0001623215) Registered Dentist, General Registration

Siew graduated from the University of Cardiff (UK) with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1993 and moved to Australia in 2011.

Siew has over 20 years of experience in all areas of dentistry and excels in complex treatment like oral surgery, root canal treatment, full mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, and orthodontics. She is great with several types of Orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign, MyoBrace, FastBraces and Traditional Braces.

She has a very gentle, calming, and nurturing persona, making patients feel at ease. As a mother to two children, Siew ...