Compassionate Dental Care for Children
Helping your child develop healthy dental habits that last a lifetime.
Clare Valley Family Dental's dedicated children’s dentistry services focus on creating a welcoming, fun, and stress-free experience to promote lifelong oral health.
We understand the unique needs of our youngest patients. From their first dental visit to ongoing preventive care, our team is committed to helping your child develop healthy dental habits that last a lifetime.
Monday - Friday - 8am - 4:30pm
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Wednesdays 8am - 7:00pm
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Phone (08) 8842 2010
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Monday - Friday - 8am - 4:30pm 🦷 Wednesdays 8am - 7:00pm 🦷 Phone (08) 8842 2010 🦷
Our Children’s Dental Services
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Preventative Care for Children
Early preventive care sets the stage for a lifetime of good oral health. We emphasize education, fun, and gentle care for every child.
SERVICES INCLUDE
Initial Examinations & Check-Ups
Profession Cleanings (Hygiene and Scale & Clean)Dental X-Rays (If Needed)
Fluoride Treatments and Sealants for Cavity Prevention
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Education and Familiarisation
Our approach helps children feel comfortable and engaged during visits, building positive experiences at the dental office.
SERVICES INCLUDE
Introducing Dental Instruments in a Fun Way
“Goodie Bag” with a New Toothbrush, Toothpaste, and More
Personalised Education on Oral Hygiene Practices
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Orthodontic Care for Children
We offer monitoring and early intervention services to guide your child’s dental development to ensure healthy, straight smiles. We work closely with our visiting specialist Orthodontist, Dr Marie Reichstein - Smart Orthodontics who consults here monthly.
SERVICES INCLUDESpecialist Orthodontic Services Available with Dr Marie Reichstein - Smart Orthodontics
Orthodontic Retainers (Including Clear Plastic “Essix” Retainers)
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Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS)
Clare Valley Family Dental offers gap-free services for eligible children through the Australian Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
PROGRAM BENEFITS INCLUDEUp to $1158 in Benefits Every Two Years
Preventive and Essential Dental Services Covered
Encouragement of Lifelong Oral Health Habits
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Specialised Services
With the aim to create and maintain straighter, healthier smiles.
SERVICES INCLUDE
Custom Mouthguards
Orthodontic Retainers (Including Clear Plastic "Essix" Retainers)
Specialist Orthodontic Care with Onsite Monthly Visits from Dr. Marie Reichstein of Smart Orthodontics
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Restorative and Emergency
When treatment is needed, we provide gentle, effective care to restore your child’s smile and relieve discomfort.
SERVICES INCLUDE
Fillings and Stainless Steel Crowns for Decayed Teeth
Emergency Appointments for Pain Relief and Dental Trauma
Extractions (If Necessary)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Total fees for dental care vary based on the complexity of your needs and the treatments required. At your initial consultation, we will discuss all options and associated costs in detail and provide you with a printed treatment plan outlining these prices. Contact us for more information on the costs of specific services such as examinations, x-rays, hygiene appointments, and emergency visits.
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We strive to make dental care accessible and transparent for all our patients. Our payment and pricing policies ensure you know costs before starting treatment, with a printed treatment plan provided for clarity.
We offer a 20% discount for children seeing one of our Oral Health Therapists and gap-free (bulk-billed) services for eligible children under the federal government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)and the state governments Country Child Dental Scheme (CCDS). Please ask about our payment plans, which can ease the financial burden of dental care.
For Pension Concession Card and Health Care Card holders we provide a 10% discount for private services. Concession card holders are also eligible for SA Dental funded schemes which heavily subsidise dental treatment. Schemes available are the General Dental Scheme, Emergency Dental Scheme, and Pensioner Denture Scheme.
Payment methods at Clare Valley Family Dental include;
HICAPS
EFTPOS
Visa, MasterCard & American Express (no surcharge)
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Thanks to advances in modern dentistry, our treatments are relatively pain-free. Our dentists and oral health therapists will guide you through every step to ensure your comfort. Head over to Meet the Team to see our professional and friendly faces.
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No referrals are required to see our dentists or oral health therapists.
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Yes, we accept all private health funds and can process your claim on the spot using HICAPS.
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We recommend bringing your child for a dental visit when their first tooth erupts or by their first birthday. Early visits familiarize them with the dental environment, setting them on the path to a lifetime of good oral health.
