Great dental health begins at an early age, and it is important that the whole family have good hygiene. The iDental team are a kids friendly dentist, looking after kids as young as three, all the way to older adults.
Preparing your child for the dentist should be easy. Talk to them about the "Tooth Fairy helper" that is going to count their teeth. It is important not to use words that might trigger some anxiety. We talk about polishing teeth to make them shiny, and that we are going to count how many teeth they have. Ask them to guess what the number might be, and play along, that the tooth fairy helper will be able to count.

Sealants are a safe and painless way of protecting your teeth from dental decay. A sealant is a protective plastic coating, which is applied to the biting surfaces of the back teeth. The sealant forms a hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.

The process is usually quick and straightforward, taking only a few minutes. The tooth is thoroughly cleaned, prepared with a special solution, and dried. The liquid sealant is then applied and sets hard, by shining a bright light onto it.

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a dental assistance program for eligible children aged 2 to 17 years. It provides cover of up to $1000 over a two-year period for basic dental services, including examinations, X‐rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals, extractions and partial dentures.

The rebate is available to children whose families receive relevant Australian Government payments.

iDental actively participates in this scheme to assist the eligible families with their dental costs.

A mouthguard is a thick, often spongy shield that fits over your teeth. Mouthguards are usually worn during sports and other activities that involve a high risk of impact to the face.

Custom made sports mouthguard provide the right spacing and cushioning over your teeth, when compared to over-the-counter guards. This means that you will have the right protection for your teeth. We have a range of thicknesses available, based on the intensity of the sport being played, and also the age of the person requiring the mouthguard.

They can be helpful outside of sports too. For instance, you might need to use a specialised mouthguard for jaw issues or teeth grinding. Dentists at iDental sometimes use special types of mouthguards to help treat snoring or sleep apnoea as well.

Can I claim a mouthguard on private insurance or CDBS?

Yes! A mouthguard is considered an essential prevention appliance.

How do I get a mouthguard fitted?

At iDental, we will take a digital impression of your teeth. You pick the mouthguard colour and we do the rest. There are no putty impressions, so this is easy for kids. The mouthguard takes around one week to make.