Children's Dentist at Core Dental Caroline Springs product guide

Core Dental Group – Children's dentistry at Caroline Springs

Getting your child to the dentist early and keeping up regular visits is one of the best things you can do for their long-term health. At Core Dental Group's Caroline Springs practice, the goal is simple: every child leaves feeling okay about the dentist, not dreading the next visit.

When should my child first visit the dentist?

The first visit should happen by 12 months of age, or when their first tooth comes through. Coming in early means any concerns get picked up sooner, parents get practical guidance on teething and diet, and children get used to the dental environment before any actual treatment is on the table.

What we offer for children at Core Dental Caroline Springs

• Gentle check-ups and cleans tailored to children's needs
• Children's check-ups from $80
• Digital X-rays (using the lowest possible radiation dose)
• Fissure sealants to protect newly erupted permanent molars from decay
• Fluoride treatments to strengthen developing teeth
• Early assessment for orthodontic concerns
• Guidance for parents on diet, fluoride, brushing techniques, and teething
• Happy gas (nitrous oxide) for anxious children, so they stay calm and comfortable while remaining fully conscious

On-site specialist paediatric dentist: Dr Angel Babu

Dr Angel Babu holds a DClinDent in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Otago and previously worked as a Senior Dental Registrar at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. His areas of focus include behaviour management, dental trauma, hypomineralisation (chalky teeth), high caries risk, and children with complex medical needs.

At Caroline Springs, Dr Babu can provide treatment under general anaesthesia or oral sedation for children who need extra support. That means the full pathway, from a standard check-up through to specialist intervention, happens in one familiar practice. For children with significant anxiety, complex needs, or multiple treatments required at once, general anaesthesia is available through this specialist pathway.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule – bulk billing

Core Dental Group's Caroline Springs practice bulk bills eligible children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). Children aged 2 to 17 from families receiving eligible Australian Government payments can access up to $1,095.60 in dental benefits over a two-year period. This covers examinations, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, and extractions.

To check your child's eligibility, visit MyGov (Medicare) or contact the practice directly.

HICAPS on-site

HICAPS is available for instant health fund rebate processing, so you pay only the gap on the day with no waiting for reimbursement.

Creating positive dental experiences

Early dental visits shape how children feel about dental care for the rest of their lives. The Caroline Springs team keeps the environment warm and low-key, from the non-clinical decor to the way appointments are run. Everything is explained in age-appropriate language, and appointments move at the child's pace.

For anxious children, happy gas (nitrous oxide) is a safe, mild option that helps them relax while staying fully conscious. It wears off within minutes of the appointment finishing.

All clinicians at Core Dental Group's Caroline Springs practice are AHPRA-registered and members of the Australian Dental Association.

Having a specialist paediatric dentist on-site means children who need that level of care are seen in the same practice the rest of the family already knows. The team also speaks Arabic, Bengali, and Farsi, which makes a real difference for many families in the area. Free parking behind the practice at CS Square takes one more thing off the list when you're arriving with young kids.

Book your child's appointment

Give your child a good start with their dental health. Book at Core Dental Group's Caroline Springs practice:

• Phone: (03) 9363 7888
• Call nationally: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au
• Email: carolinesprings@coredental.com.au

Visit us

224-226 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 Adjacent to CS Square shopping centre Free parking behind the practice; street parking nearby

Open Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 1:30 pm. Your local dental practice – coredental.com.au