Inner West Dentists With Free Check-ups for Kids

Local Dentists Helping Families Keep Kids’ Dental Costs Down

Kids’ teeth matter. So does not having a small financial episode every time you book a check-up.

With groceries, school shoes, sport fees and the weekly lunchbox restock already stretching family budgets, dental appointments can be easy to push down the list. But delaying a check-up can cost more later. A quick visit can catch small problems before they turn into sore teeth, bigger bills and one of those fun Sunday-night parenting emergencies no one ordered.

The good news? Some local and nearby dentists offer children’s dental care that may be bulk-billed, covered under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule, supported by NSW public dental services, or claimable through private health insurance.

According to the Australian Dental Association, children should have their first dental visit when their first tooth appears or by their first birthday, then regular check-ups after that. Some children may need to visit every six months, while others may only need a check-up every 12 months, depending on their oral health and dentist’s advice.

🪥 First, check if your child is eligible for CDBS

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule, or CDBS, can help cover basic dental services for eligible children aged 0 to 17.

In 2026, the benefit is up to $1,158 per eligible child over two calendar years and can cover services such as check-ups, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. It does not cover orthodontic, cosmetic or hospital-based dental services.

Before booking, ask the clinic: “Can you check my child’s CDBS eligibility, remaining balance and whether there will be any gap?”

NSW public dental services may also provide free dental care for eligible children aged 0 to 17 who live in NSW and are eligible for Medicare.

🦷 Inner West and nearby dentists to check

These local and nearby clinics offer children’s dental care, CDBS support, bulk-billed child dental services, government dental scheme support or preventive dental checks. Always confirm costs, eligibility and gap fees before booking.

Maven Dental Burwood
176 Burwood Road, Burwood
Free kids dental under CDBS for eligible children, including check-ups and preventive care.

Your Smile Centre, Hurlstone Park
19 Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park
Family dental clinic offering same-day dentistry, Saturday appointments and late opening hours.

Inner West Dental, Five Dock
1/412 Lyons Road, Five Dock
Children’s dental care and Medicare CDBS support for eligible kids.

Dr Caroline Chung, Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Five Dock, Chatswood and Woollahra
Specialist paediatric dentist treating children, including anxious children and children with special needs.

Specialist Kids Dentist, Summer Hill
194 Old Canterbury Road, Summer Hill
Specialist children’s dental care.
[Confirm CDBS support and any out-of-pocket costs before booking.]

Sydney Paediatric Dentistry, Burwood
201/21-23 Burwood Road, Burwood
Specialist children’s dentist and orthodontist in the Inner West.

Leichhardt Medical & Dental Centre
30-38 Short Street, Leichhardt
Medical and dental centre in Leichhardt.

Sydney Specialist Dental Group, St Peters
Shop 78, 60-82 Princes Highway, St Peters
Specialist dental practice offering paediatric dentistry, restorative treatment and orthodontics.

Two dentists performing a dental examination on a patient in a modern clinic. Image courtesy of Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels.com

🪥City and CBD options

Useful if you work in the city, have older kids who can manage an appointment before or after school, or want to bundle the dentist with another errand.

Aglow Dental Group, Haymarket
Suite 519, 401-403 Sussex Street, Haymarket
Haymarket dental clinic offering general and cosmetic dental care.

City Dental / Experteeth Dental, Sydney CBD
Level 17/44 Market Street, Sydney
City Dental Clinic, part of Experteeth Dental, located on Market Street.

No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD, Haymarket
627 George Street, Haymarket
Affordable dental care, with child dental check-ups and CDBS bulk billing referenced on its Haymarket page.

nib Dental Care Centre Sydney
27-31 Hunter Street, Sydney
Sydney CBD dental care centre on Hunter Street.

The Affordable Dentist Sydney
9A York Street, Sydney
Affordable general dentistry in Sydney, with $99 general dentistry offers listed on its website.

Sydney Children’s Dentistry
4/307 Pitt Street, Sydney
Children’s dentistry site operated by Smile Concepts.

Sydney Dental Hospital, Surry Hills
2 Chalmers Street, Surry Hills
NSW public dental hospital and oral health service.

Dentist-and-her-patient-posing-at-the-camera. Image courtesy of Iam Luisao, Pexels.com

🦷 Further afield, but worth knowing

These may be handy if they are near school, work, grandparents or your usual weekend route.

Kids Dental Sydney / Dr Nita Pai, Bondi Junction
Suite 503/35 Spring Street, Bondi Junction
Specialist paediatric dental practice for infants, children and adolescents.

Chatswood Dental Centre
2A Blakesley Street, Chatswood
Family dental care in Chatswood, with paediatric dentistry listed among its services.

Henley Dental, Homebush West
Shop 2/10 Henley Road, Homebush West
Family dental care in Homebush West.

Markets Medical & Dental Centre, Homebush West
Shop 9-10/250-318 Parramatta Road, Homebush West
Medical and dental centre in Homebush West.

Sydney Dental Hub, Thornleigh
Shop 3/293-299 Pennant Hills Road, Thornleigh
Family dental clinic in Thornleigh.

My Local Dentists
Multiple Sydney locations, including Leichhardt, West Ryde, Northmead, Northbridge, Seven Hills, Auburn and Liverpool
Kids dentistry with CDBS bulk billing for eligible children.