It is important to familiarise your child with the dentist as young as possible and to make it a fun experience. We suggest bringing your child for a visit to our Indooroopilly children’s dentist practice before they turn 1, after they get their first tooth.

We recommend you follow these steps to ensure your children maintain healthy teeth.

• Brush twice a day – Help your children to brush their teeth twice a day with a soft toothbrush
• Floss daily – Help your child floss between teeth that are touching each other to remove food and plaque
• Make healthy food choices and drink water – choose foods that are low in sugar and avoid high sugar beverages such as soft drinks, cordials, fruit juices and sports drinks
• Visit your dentist every 6 months
• Wear a custom-fitted mouthguard for sport

As your child’s teeth develop you may begin to worry about overcrowding of teeth and problems with their bite. We will assess your child during their visits and refer them to a trusted orthodontist if we believe they may need specialised treatment.

Yes – we welcome families using the Child Dental Benefits Scheme to our Brisbane dental clinic.
The Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) is an initiative established by the Australian Government and run by Medicare. It can provide eligible children up to $1,000 credit over 2 calendar years to cover part or full cost of a range of dental services. You can check with the Department of Human Services to see if your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefit Scheme.
If you wish to use the Child Dental Benefits Scheme at River City Dental, you should check how much remaining credit you have up to the $1000 limit. Let our team know that you are wishing to use the CDBS and we may inform you of what the dental service will cost and whether CDBS will cover the services.