Children's & family dentistry

Where your family feels welcome

From first teeth to adult cleans, visits are unhurried and explained step by step. You stay in the room for children, we talk before we treat, and we are open seven days when life gets busy.

Why us

Two kinds of care, one familiar team

Children's dentistry and general dentistry sit side by side — same rooms, same people. We shape each visit around who is in the chair, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.

For children

Pediatric Dentistry

First visits, check ups, sealants, fillings, and growth checks from infancy through the teen years — plus urgent help when a tooth hurts or gets knocked. Parents stay in the room.

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For adults

General dentistry

Hygiene, fillings, crowns, and extractions for adults and parents. Routine exams and restorative work without sending you elsewhere.

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About Fresh Smile

Dentistry built around real families

Plain language, no rush, and parents welcome in the room. We tell you what we see, what we recommend, and what it costs before treatment starts.

About Fresh Smile

Parents welcome in the room

You stay close on children's visits while we explain each step before anything starts.

Plain language, no rush

We tell you what we found, what we recommend, and what it costs before treatment starts.

Open seven days

Book around school, kinder, and work. Same-day urgent care when a chair is free — call 03 8909 9337.

Recall reminders

We track when your child is due and help you book before a small issue needs treatment.

Prevention

Prevention comes first

We would rather catch decay early than drill later. That means regular check ups, fluoride and sealants when needed, and practical advice on brushing and diet at home.

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  1. Risk assessments

    Regular assessments help us spot risk early and shape a plan before problems develop.

  2. Fluoride and sealants

    Protective treatments that strengthen teeth and help stop cavities before they start.

  3. Oral hygiene guidance

    Practical coaching for daily habits at home, tailored for children and the whole family.

  4. Nutrition guidance

    Clear advice on food and drink choices that support strong teeth and lower decay risk over time.

Holistic care

Our holistic approach

An exam here checks gums, growth, bite, and soft tissue — not just cavities. If we see something that needs a GP or specialist, we say so and help with a referral.

Whole body health

01

Oral Health

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Healthy gums and clean teeth are the starting point. We check both at every visit and show you what we see on screen.

02

Heart Health

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Gum disease has links to heart health. Regular cleans and gum checks are part of looking after yourself — not a separate wellness program.

03

Immune System

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Ongoing gum infection can stress your body. Professional cleans reduce harmful bacteria — we flag chronic gum issues early.

04

Sleep

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We watch for signs of mouth breathing, grinding, or airway issues during exams. If sleep might be affected, we refer you to the right clinician.

05

Nutrition

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Snacking habits and drink choices matter for decay. We give practical advice — not a lecture — based on what we see in the chair.

06

General health

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Some medicines and conditions show signs in the mouth first. We note them and refer when your GP should be involved.

Look further

We look beyond cavities

Our exams look at tooth development, gum health, bite, and jaw growth — not just cavities. We explain what we find in plain language and refer when a GP or specialist should take a look.

  • Growth and gums
  • Breathing and bite
  • Soft tissue signs
  • Nutrition habits

The process

How a visit works

Book, exam, plan, recall — most families follow this path from the first call to ongoing care.

  1. Book

    Call 03 8909 9337 or request a time online. We confirm by phone.

  2. Exam

    We look at teeth, gums, and growth. You see what we see on screen.

  3. Plan

    We explain findings and options in plain language, with a written quote when treatment is needed.

  4. Recall

    We book the next check around school terms and remind you when it is due.

Every age

One dental home for your whole family

From first teeth to later life — infants, children, teens, parents, and grandparents can often be seen on the same visit when it suits your week.

First teeth

Infants

Short visits from when first teeth appear — you stay in the room.

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School age

Children

Check ups, cleans, and sealants booked around school hours.

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Teen years

Teenagers

Growth checks, hygiene, and bite monitoring through the teen years.

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Later life

Seniors

Gentle exams and restorative care when teeth need extra attention.

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Little patients

We help children build a healthy relationship with dental care

We go at your child's pace, explain each step before we start, and never rush a wriggly toddler into a chair they are not ready for. Parents stay in the room throughout.

Positive first visits

Gentle introductions that shape how children feel about care.

Gentle, minimally invasive

Treatment planned around comfort and the least intervention needed.

Behaviour guidance

Calm pacing and reassurance when children need extra support.

Growth monitoring

Watching development, bite, and oral health as children grow.

Education through play

Learning habits in ways that feel natural and engaging.

Parent involvement

Parents stay informed and involved at every stage.

Results

What you will see here

Digital X-rays and intraoral cameras mean we can show you what we find — and compare visit to visit as children grow.

Visiting us

Your local dentist in Dandenong

Fresh Smile is at Unit 1, 118-120 David Street, Dandenong VIC 3175, a short walk from Dandenong Hospital and close to Dandenong Market. We are a general dentist in Dandenong for adults and a children's dentist in Dandenong for kids, so the whole family can book in one place.

Families visit us from across Greater Dandenong and nearby suburbs, including:

  • Dandenong North
  • Dandenong South
  • Noble Park
  • Doveton
  • Keysborough
  • Endeavour Hills
  • Hallam
  • Springvale