Are you a child-friendly dentist?

Yes. We understand children can be quite anxious about dental treatment. Our friendly and caring team is committed to ensuring their time with us is stress-free and pleasant.

Do you treat lip-tie and tongue-tie?

Yes. In some cases there may be a restriction of movement of the tongue or lip, which is sometimes referred to as tongue tie or lip tie. The release of a tied tongue or lip is a simple procedure that will aid every aspect of your child’s oral development – not only

What is the price for a check-up and clean?

We do have set fees for our check-up and clean appointments. If you haven’t been to see us before, we prefer to do a thorough examination of your child’s teeth and mouth before we do any treatment. This way we can give you more definite costing and a plan to carry out

Are you a dentist that bulk bills?

At Capricornia Dental Centre we do not bulk bill but HICAPS is available so you can claim immediately from your health fund and only pay the gap. Capricornia Dental Centre also doesn’t make financial agreements with any particular health providers, ensuring you decide on your best options for your children’s’ treatment.

Do you make mouthguards?

Yes, we do. Please give our friendly team a call to discuss your needs.

Can I get the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) provides access to benefits for basic dental services to children aged 2-17 years. The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period. The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A) or

Do you do orthodontics for children?

Yes, we offer Orthodontics and Orthotropics®. Orthotropics avoids pulling teeth backwards and has been shown to increase the airway size and make the face more attractive than conventional orthodontics. Please give our friendly team a call to discuss your orthodontic needs.