Best kids dentists in Lower North Shore

Best kids dentists in Lower North Shore, ranked

1. 1Advanced Dental for children's check-ups, fillings and baby teeth extraction

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Cammeray

   Advanced Dental works out of Cammeray and also takes patients from Northbridge, Crows Nest and North Sydney. The practice lists the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), and its page says children are seen for check-ups, fillings, orthodontic assessments and baby tooth removal. It takes emergency appointments, though its details don't mention after-hours work. Saturday hours run until 2:30pm, which suits parents who work on weekdays. Booking is online or by phone on (02) 9922 6022.

2. 2No Gaps Dental Chatswood for family check-ups and children's sealants

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Chatswood

   No Gaps Dental Chatswood works from Chatswood and takes patients from Artarmon, Willoughby and Lane Cove. Its children's care includes fissure sealants, and kids dental sits alongside check-ups, scale and cleans. Most general treatment is done on a no-gaps basis, and the clinic lists the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. The team is multilingual, and the clinic is open six days a week until 6pm. If school pickup is tricky, ask for an early or later slot.

3. 3Boutique Dental Care for kids dentistry, with IV sedation for nervous patients

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Chatswood

   Boutique Dental Care operates from Chatswood, with a service area that reaches Balmain and Pymble. Kids dentistry appears on its service list, with CDBS available. IV sedation is offered to nervous patients, and payment plans are available. Late appointments run to 7:30pm on Tue and Thu, and Saturday closes at 5pm.

4. 4Simply Dental for children's check-ups and clean, priced by age group

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Chatswood

   Simply Dental works from Blakesley St in Chatswood and has looked after local families since 1956. Its new-patient check-up and clean is priced by age, so have your child's age to hand when you ring. Bitewing x-rays come as part of that first visit, and the dentist settles on any treatment at the same appointment. The practice lists the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, payment plans and on-the-spot health fund claims, and it's open on Saturdays until 3:30pm.

5. 5Northbridge Dentists for paediatric care from Dr Jenny Chang, who enjoys treating children

   After hoursSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Northbridge

   Northbridge Dentists works from Sailors Bay Rd in Northbridge and also takes patients from Willoughby. The husband-and-wife team of Dr David Vickers and Dr Jenny Chang runs the practice, and Dr Chang especially enjoys treating children, the practice says. Among the picks here, it is the one that lists after-hours work, and its Wed hours run until 7pm. It is step-free and takes the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. No prices are published, so ask when you book, and bring your private health insurance card to claim on the spot.

6. 6Sunrise Dental for children's care that builds healthy habits early

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Chatswood

   Sunrise Dental operates from Chatswood, with principal dentist Dr William and an oral health therapist on the team. Care for children is built around early habits and keeping young patients at ease in the chair. Patients say the staff walk them through each step before any work begins. Its weekday hours finish at 5:30pm. Before treatment, the clinic offers a benefits check that shows remaining extras and an estimate of what you pay yourself.

7. 7So Dental for gentle care with nervous children, and braces

   Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Chatswood

   So Dental operates from Chatswood, with clinics at Lemon Grove Centre and Chatswood Place. Parents describe the dentists as patient with youngsters, and say each step is explained before it starts. The practice lists children's dentistry, fixed braces and clear aligners, and it is a preferred provider for Medibank, Bupa and CBHS members. Thursday hours run to 7pm. Fees aren't published online, so ask when you call on (02) 9413 1446.

8. 8OS Dental for calm, gentle visits for children and CDBS patients

   Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Crows Nest

   Crows Nest is home to OS Dental, where the team says it has excellent experience with children. The practice lists the Child Dental Benefits Schedule and is a preferred provider for nib, TUH and CBHS. Visits are often called calm, and anxious patients mention the team checks in on their comfort as treatment goes on. Listed hours cover Tue to Sat, with Saturday 10am to 3pm. Book online, call (02) 7252 8000, or text 0435 008 102 if you would rather not phone.

Compare kids dentists in Lower North Shore

The table shows where each practice is based, its emergency or after-hours appointments, whether a licence number is published, and whether it sees children, does implants and opens on weekends.

Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked kids dentists in Lower North Shore

Practices are ranked on children's dentistry their own pages state, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and sedation options, with a weighting for how many patients have reviewed each one. Every practice's own page was read for this kind of care. Where each practice is based is given for each pick, and no detail rests on a single review.