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Gentle care for little smiles.

A child's first dental experiences shape how they feel about visiting the dentist for life. We take a gentle, patient approach with children — helping them feel comfortable, safe, and even enjoy their visit.

Children's dentistry at Smile Spot Mawson Lakes
All ages Toddlers to teens
Evening hours After school appointments
Parents welcome Stay in the room
Gentle approach No rush, no stress

Setting kids up for a lifetime of healthy smiles

At Smile Spot Mawson Lakes, we take a gentle, patient approach with children — helping them feel comfortable, safe, and even enjoy their visit. We welcome children of all ages, from toddlers having their very first look-around to teenagers managing their growing smiles.

Our evening appointments make it easy to fit dental care around school and family schedules — no need to take the kids out of school or rearrange your whole day.

When to start dental visits

We recommend bringing your child in for their first dental visit around their first birthday, or when their first tooth appears. Early visits help your child get comfortable with the dental environment and allow us to check that development is on track.

Even baby teeth matter — they hold space for adult teeth and play an important role in speech development and chewing. Keeping them healthy protects your child's overall wellbeing.

What we offer for children

Check-ups and cleans

Regular examinations and professional cleans tailored to your child's age and comfort level. We explain everything we're doing in friendly, easy-to-understand language.

Fissure sealants

A thin protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth, where decay most commonly starts. Sealants are quick, non-invasive, and highly effective at preventing cavities in children.

Fluoride treatments

A simple application of fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel and protect against decay. We'll advise whether fluoride treatment is right for your child based on their individual risk level.

Habit and diet advice

We'll teach you and your child the basics of great oral hygiene — proper brushing technique, flossing, and how food and drink choices affect their teeth. Good habits built early last a lifetime.

A positive experience every time

We never rush children through appointments. If your child is nervous, we take extra time to familiarise them with the chair, the instruments, and our team before we begin any treatment. We want every visit to end on a positive note.

Parents are always welcome to stay in the room during treatment. If you have any concerns about your child's dental development or anxiety, just let us know — we're here to help your whole family.

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Book your child's first visit.

We welcome children of all ages. Claim the $149 new patient special* and let's get them started on the right track.

(08) 8258 06501/3 Coventry Street, Mawson Lakes SA 5095 Mon–Thu 10am–7pm · Fri 9am–2pm · Sat–Sun Closed