At John Street Dental we believe that childhood is one of the most important times for achieving and maintaining oral health. Healthy teeth and gums throughout childhood can lead to a reduced need for costly restorative treatment and adds to long-term oral health in adulthood.
To ensure your child receives the dental treatment they need when they need it, the federal government has introduced The Child Dental Benefits Scheme Redcliffe.
This dental benefits program has been developed to help families with eligible children aged 2-17 years receive dental care.
It provides up to $1,013 in benefits for a child over two consecutive years and contributes towards the costs of the most commonly required general dental services. This can include examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealants and fillings, as well as other treatments. Eligibility commences on 1 January each year and lasts the entire calendar year.
At John Street Dental, our team can provide you with comprehensive information about the Dental Benefits Scheme. We’re also able to check your eligibility and answer any questions you may have.
Schedule an appointment to learn more and give your child the gift of a healthy smile for life.
A composite filling is made of a resin material similar in consistency as toothpaste and is applied to the tooth surface in thin layers. It is hardened by a UV light, then shaped and polished, restoring your tooth’s form and function.
Composite fillings are less expensive and can be completed in a single appointment, occasionally without the need for anaesthetic.
Our dentist matches the colour of composites to neighbouring teeth for a more natural appearance, making the filling indistinguishable
Composite resin fillings often are made smaller than amalgam fillings and require less tooth preparation, thereby saving more natural tooth structure.
Composite fillings are used to restore strength and appearance. They are also less sensitive to hot and cold temperature changes in the mouth; therefore there is less chance that the tooth will fracture because of the filling.
Maintaining a thorough at-home oral health routine and scheduling check-up appointments with the John Street Dental team every six months will ensure your new white porcelain or composite fillings last for many years to come.
