Children's dentistry
Check-ups, cleans and simple treatment for babies, toddlers and school-age children, at a pace that suits each child.
Discover more: Children's dentistry
Dentist near Alamanda
Your family dentist for Alamanda, from the very first tooth.
Relaxed children's visits, bulk billing for eligible children and care for parents too, at our Hoppers Crossing practice north-west of Point Cook.
Children's visits · Hoppers Crossing
For Alamanda parents
A family practice for growing families near Alamanda.
Alamanda is a residential estate within Point Cook, so the drive to our Sayers Road practice in Hoppers Crossing is much the same as from the rest of Point Cook. For parents of young children, we think the first few visits matter most, because they shape how a child feels about the dentist for years to come.
A first visit is generally recommended once the first teeth appear, or by around the first birthday. Early appointments are short and relaxed: a look in the mouth, a count of teeth and practical tips on brushing, bottles and snacks. A parent stays close the whole time.
Parents and grandparents can be looked after here too, and eligible children may be bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
The Sayers Dental team
Children's and family dentistry
• S •
For young children
Healthy habits, started early.
Each child's care is based on an examination and their individual risk of decay.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
A government scheme under which eligible children can receive basic dental care bulk billed, up to a capped amount.
Discover more: Child Dental Benefits ScheduleFissure sealants
Sealing the deep grooves of newly erupted back teeth may help reduce the chance of decay starting there.
Discover more: Fissure sealantsTreating small cavities
When decay is found early, a small tooth-coloured filling can often deal with it before it causes pain.
Discover more: Treating small cavitiesChildren's emergencies
Falls and bumps happen. Call us for advice on chipped, loosened or knocked-out baby and adult teeth.
Discover more: Children's emergenciesPreventive care
Advice on brushing, fluoride and diet for the whole household, because children pick up habits from the people around them.
Discover more: Preventive careYour child's first visit
A first visit, at their pace.
- 01.
Pick a calm time
Book a time when your child is usually rested, often a morning. Saturday sessions are available too.
- 02.
Talk it through at home
Keep it simple and positive. Reading a picture book about visiting the dentist can help some children.
- 03.
Say hello to the chair
Your child can explore the chair and see the instruments before anything happens, with a parent close by.
- 04.
A quick, gentle look
The dentist counts teeth, checks gums and looks for early signs of decay, usually within a few minutes.
- 05.
Tips to take home
You leave with practical advice on brushing, snacks and when to come back.
For parents
Comfort, cost and convenience.
Help with costs, for children and adults alike.
01.CDBS
Bulk billing for eligible children
Basic services bulk billed for eligible children aged 0 to 17, up to the government's cap over two calendar years.
Check eligibility: Bulk billing for eligible children02.Health funds
Claim with HICAPS
Adults, and children outside the CDBS, can claim on the spot with most funds.
03.Payment plans
Plans for bigger costs
MediPay, TLC, Zip and Afterpay are available, subject to the provider's approval.
See plans: Plans for bigger costs04.Sedation
When more support is needed
For children with extensive treatment needs, general anaesthesia may be arranged after specialist medical review.
Sleep dentistry: When more support is neededAlamanda parents ask
Questions from Alamanda.
How far is Alamanda from Sayers Dental?
Alamanda is an estate within Point Cook, so the drive is similar to the rest of Point Cook: head north-west into Hoppers Crossing and on to Sayers Road. Free on-site parking means you can park near the door with car seats and a pram.
Can we come on a Saturday?
Yes. We are open Saturdays, which can make it easier for both parents to come along to a child's first visit. We are closed Sundays and Mondays; see our contact page for hours.
Is my child's dental care bulk billed?
It may be. Children aged 0 to 17 who are eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule can receive basic dental services bulk billed, up to a limit set by the government for each two-year period. We can check eligibility for each of your children when you book.
What should I do if my child knocks out a tooth?
If it is a baby tooth, do not try to put it back, as this can damage the adult tooth developing underneath; call us for advice. If it is an adult tooth, hold it by the crown, keep it in milk and phone (03) 9749 1178 straight away, and we will do our best to see your child the same day. For a head injury or bleeding that will not stop, call 000 or take your child to a hospital emergency department.
Is the practice easy to manage with a pram?
Yes. We are a ground-floor practice, sharing a building with Montessori Minds Hoppers Crossing, and there is free on-site parking.
Can I use my health fund for my child?
Yes. If your child is not eligible for the CDBS, or needs treatment outside the scheme, you can claim on the spot through HICAPS with most private health funds. If you are with nib, HCF or Westfund, we are a preferred provider for your fund.
The next step
Book a consultation
Send us your details and a member of our team will call you back to arrange a time, or book online now.
Find us
Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants
1/483 Sayers Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
(03) 9749 1178 · admin@sayersdental.com.au
- Tue to Thu9:00am to 5:00pm
- Fri10:00am to 6:00pm
- Sat9:00am to 4:00pm
- Sun and MonClosed
Request a call back
Complete the form and our reception team will be in touch during business hours.
Your information is kept private and used only to respond to your enquiry. See our privacy policy. For urgent dental pain, please call us.