Children's Dentist at Core Dental Carrum Downs product guide
Bringing your child to the dentist early and regularly is one of the most important things you can do for their long-term health. At Core Dental Carrum Downs, we believe every child deserves a positiv...
Bringing your child to the dentist early and regularly is one of the most important things you can do for their long-term health. At Core Dental Carrum Downs, we believe every child deserves a positive dental experience - one that builds confidence and healthy habits for life.
When Should My Child First Visit the Dentist?
We recommend your child's first dental visit by the age of 12 months, or when their first tooth appears. Early visits help us detect any concerns early, provide guidance on teething and diet, and most importantly, help your child become familiar with the dental environment before any treatment is ever needed.
What We Offer for Children at Core Dental Carrum Downs
- 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) available to help anxious children feel calm and comfortable
On-Site Specialist Paediatric Dentist: Dr Angel Babu
Dr Angel Babu, Specialist Paediatric Dentist, attends our Carrum Downs practice regularly. Dr Babu holds a DClinDent in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Otago and has extensive experience at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. With specialist interests in behaviour management, dental trauma, and high caries risk children, Dr Babu provides exceptional care for children with complex needs. General anaesthesia and sedation are available for eligible children, meaning even the most anxious young patients can receive the treatment they need in a safe, supported environment. For children with significant dental anxiety, complex needs, or requiring multiple treatments, general anaesthesia is available through our specialist pathway - so no child needs to go without necessary dental care.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule - Bulk Billing
Core Dental Carrum Downs bulk bills eligible children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). Children aged 2 to 17 from families receiving eligible Australian Government payments may access up to $1,026 in dental benefits over a two-year period, covering examinations, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, and extractions.
To check your child's eligibility, visit MyGov (Medicare) or contact our practice - we are happy to help you understand what is covered.
HICAPS On-Site
We have HICAPS on-site for instant health fund rebate processing, so you only pay the gap on the day - no waiting for reimbursement.
Creating Positive Dental Experiences
We know that a child's early dental experiences shape their relationship with dental care for life. Our Carrum Downs team creates a warm, welcoming environment - from the non-clinical decor to our gentle, patient-centred approach. We explain everything to your child in age-appropriate language and always move at their pace.
For anxious children, we offer happy gas (nitrous oxide) - a safe, mild sedation that helps children relax while remaining fully conscious. It wears off within minutes of the appointment ending.
All clinicians at Core Dental Carrum Downs are AHPRA-registered and members of the Australian Dental Association.
Carrum Downs has a Specialist Paediatric Dentist on-site, meaning children requiring specialist-level care are seen in the same convenient, familiar location as their family dentist. Our back-to-back family appointment system means a parent can be treated at the same time as their child. Our fully accessible ground-floor practice with eight on-site parking spaces makes arrival with prams, wheelchairs, or wriggling toddlers genuinely easy.
Book Your Child's Appointment
Give your child the best start in dental health. Book at Core Dental Carrum Downs:
- Phone: (03) 8373 1555
- Call nationally: 13 13 16
- Online: coredental.com.au
- Email: carrumdowns@coredental.com.au
Visit Us
Suite 4, 335 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 Ground-floor location; accessible from street level; near Carrum Downs Shopping Centre 8 dedicated on-site car spaces
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