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Children's Dentistry
Keeping Your Little One Healthy and Happy

Our holistic approach focuses on helping your child achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile that will last a lifetime.

Children's Dentistry | Dentist

Children's Dentistry

As a parent, your top priority is to keep your child safe and healthy. At Lifetime Dental, that’s our top priority as well. We’re committed to providing holistic dental care to your entire family, and we love meeting and building relationships with our young patients.

And because we treat patients of all ages, arranging visits is fast and easy, making it more convenient to maintain your family’s oral health.

Our Pediatric Dental Services in Prahran

Our experienced dental team offers a wide range of children’s services to help them maintain the best oral and overall health.

In addition to general dentistry services, here’s what you can expect:

  • Laser tongue-tie and lip-tie release — Known as a frenectomy, this quick laser procedure removes the thickened band of tissue that limits your child’s ability to breastfeed, swallow properly or speak correctly.
  • Non-extraction orthodontics and early intervention — We’ll do everything possible to ensure your child’s teeth and jaws develop properly without resorting to tooth extraction. We begin monitoring your child from the time they are six months old.
  • Sleep, snoring and airway management — When your child snores or is having a difficult time getting the sleep they need, we’ll customise a treatment plan to help them rest, which will help you rest as well!
  • Biocompatible and mercury-free care — We use only non-toxic materials that are safe for your mouth and your body. And if your child needs a filling, we offer safe, mercury-free composite fillings that blend seamlessly with their smile.
  • Anxiety-free ‘happy visits’ and sleep dentistry — Our dental team realises that your child might feel scared or anxious about their visit. That’s why we offer several sedation options to keep them calm and comfortable.

Why Choose a Holistic Approach for Your Child’s Dental Health?

When choosing a dental clinic for your little one’s smile, there are numerous reasons we hope you’ll consider Lifetime Dental, including the following:
Mercury-Free Fillings
Our dental clinic is committed to removing any existing mercury fillings and replacing them with toxin-free filling materials. Your child will enjoy less sensitivity and an aesthetically pleasing smile.
Biocompatible Materials
We only use materials that are non-toxic and won’t cause adverse reactions in your mouth or body. You can expect reduced inflammation and improved aesthetics from these carefully chosen substances.
Non-Extraction Orthodontics
As a holistic dental clinic, we strive to align your child’s teeth in a natural way, avoiding tooth extractions and other interventions whenever possible and helping your little one achieve proper jaw development.
Laser Dentistry for Kids
Our non-invasive dental laser makes it possible to perform comfortable, safe tongue-tie release procedures on infants and children, offering faster healing times and improving their ability to latch on and breastfeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

At our holistic dental clinic, we recommend bringing your child in for their first visit when they’re about six months old. That may seem too early, but by this time, their teeth and jaws are developing, and we’re ready to meet them!

Our Holistic Approach

At Lifetime Dental, we’re focused on getting to know your child’s needs so we can help them achieve overall wellness. Our whole-body approach goes beyond just teeth; we’re committed to helping your child live a happy life with a smile they’re proud to show others.

We do this by using minimally invasive treatments and safe, biologically compatible materials, and we strive to make dental visits fun so your child looks forward to seeing us.

And if, for some reason, they’re feeling scared or anxious, we also offer numerous sedation options to keep them calm so they can receive the dental care they deserve.

Need a Children’s Dentist in Prahran, VIC?

If you’re looking for quality dental care for your entire family, you’ve come to the right place! At Lifetime Dental, we offer children’s dentistry, but we can arrange visits for you as well.

To get started on your family’s holistic journey, feel free to call us on (03) 9510 1644.

Affordable Dental Care: Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

Our dental services are covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), so when you bring your child in for a routine clean and exam, you likely won’t be responsible for making a payment.

If your child is younger than 17 and eligible for Medicare, their check-ups, X-rays, cleanings, fillings and various other treatments are covered up to a certain amount. This coverage lasts for two consecutive calendar years before resetting, and any funds not used in the first year can be used in the second year.

  • Dr Chris Darby

    Chris Darby, the founder and principal dentist of Lifetime Dental, graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1984. He focuses heavily on TMD, non-extraction orthodontics, sleep apnoea and snoring, bringing ...

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  • Dr Ben Olstein

    Dr Ben Olstein is passionate about building long-lasting relationships with his patients. He attended Melbourne High School and earned his Bachelor of Biomedicine and Doctor of Dental Surgery from the ...

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  • Dr Charlie Kong

    Dr Charlie Kong has been helping patients feel confident in their smiles since 2014. He’s passionate about treating people with care and dignity and always strives to solve each dental ...

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  • Kristina

    Kristina is a skilled dental hygienist with extensive experience in the field. She began as a dental therapist in 1997, and in 2000, she became dually qualified as a therapist ...

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  • Marrion

    Marrion is a dental nurse who has worked in dentistry since 2017 and has been a valued member of our practice since 2022. Trained in the Philippines, Marrion plays a ...

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Looking for a Children’s Dentist in Prahran, VIC?

If you live in Prahran or the surrounding area and need a kids’ dentist who truly cares about your little one’s oral and overall health, we hope to hear from you! At Lifetime Dental, our goal is to build a lasting relationship with your child and help them achieve a healthy smile that will last a lifetime.

To arrange a consultation or appointment, feel free to call us on (03) 9510 1644.

We hope to hear from you soon.