Kids · gentle by design
Dentistry Kids Actually Look Forward To
Child-paced visits, a gentle team, and a dentist with a soft spot for nervous little patients. Every children's check-up also quietly screens the big-picture stuff: breathing, sleep signs, habits and jaw growth. We also offer early orthodontic and airway assessments from around age five.
Care for Children
- Bulk billing for eligible kids (CDBS). No gap for services covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. We'll check your child's eligibility for you.
- Anxious kids welcome. Dr. Sofia Monter loves turning around a bad first experience. No rushing, no surprises. Trust first, treatment second.
- Airway & growth screening built in. Mouth breathing, snoring, grinding, thumb habits, tongue posture and palate width. Spotted early, when gentle correction works best.
- Prevention that fits your family. Diet and brushing coaching, remineralisation strategies, and fluoride-free options for families who prefer them Coming soon.
- One team as they grow. From first tooth to teenage orthodontics. Including early orthodontic assessment around age 5 and tongue-tie care Coming soon.
Good to know
Common Questions
Is my child eligible for bulk-billed dental care (CDBS)?
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) covers part or all of basic dental services for eligible children, generally up to 18 years of age, in families receiving certain government payments. Call us with your Medicare card handy and we'll check eligibility for you; eligible children are bulk-billed with no gap for CDBS-covered services.
When should my child first see the dentist?
Around their first birthday, or when the first teeth appear. Early visits are short, positive and mostly about familiarity. And they let us watch feeding, breathing, habits and jaw growth from the start.
My child had a bad dental experience elsewhere. Can you help?
This is something Dr Sofia Monter is especially passionate about. Visits are paced by the child, and a first appointment may just be a ride in the chair and counting teeth. Trust first, treatment second.
What if my child won't open their mouth?
Then we don't force it. We play, count fingers, ride the chair, and try again. It nearly always comes right with patience, and that patience pays off for a lifetime.