Best kids dentists in St George
Last updatedSmile Sanctuary Mortdale Dental leads this list for children because it lists children's check-ups, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) and evening hours until 9pm. The other practices differ in whether they offer sedation, a paediatric dentist or weekend hours. Match those points to your child's needs and to the times you can get there.
Quick picks in St George
- Best for CDBS and evening visits: Smile Sanctuary Mortdale Dental, which lists the scheme and late hours on three nights.
- Best for sedation options: Dr Abir Rammo, which lists sedation dentistry alongside paediatric care.
- Best for a paediatric focus with braces: St Mark Dental, which calls children's dentistry a focus and offers braces to young patients.
- Best for a fixed-price family checkup: Lux Dental, where the Complete Checkup carries one price either way.
Best kids dentists in St George, ranked
1Smile Sanctuary Mortdale Dental for children's check-ups and late hours
After hoursSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in MortdaleSmile Sanctuary Mortdale Dental is based in Mortdale and lists the Child Dental Benefits Schedule among its attributes. Younger patients get routine checks, and expansion work is on the list as well. Evening hours run until 9pm from Tuesday to Thursday, which suits families who book after school, and Saturday and Sunday mornings are open too. The team is known for keeping nervous visitors calm, with music and a massaging eye pillow on offer.
2St Mark Dental for a children's dentistry focus with braces
Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in MontereySt Mark Dental, based in Monterey, treats adults and children for routine and restorative care, and it describes paediatric dentistry as a focus. Orthodontic options include braces and Invisalign, for both age groups. Fillings and repairs to broken or diseased teeth are done in the clinic. The listing gives no opening hours, so call (02) 9588 5300 to ask about appointments for a child, and ask about the current specials on braces.
3Dr Abir Rammo for paediatric care and sedation options
Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in Ramsgate BeachDr Abir Rammo leads the justSMILE practice in Ramsgate Beach, which offers children's dentistry. Children are seen by a paediatric dentist, and the practice books emergency appointments for children as well as adults. Sedation dentistry is listed as an option for patients who need it, so raise it at the first visit if your child is anxious. Hours are weekdays from 8am to 5pm.
4Lux Dental for a fixed-price checkup for the whole family
After hoursSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in PeakhurstLux Dental in Peakhurst lists children's teeth among its services, alongside check-ups, fillings, and clear aligners and braces. Its Complete Checkup carries one price whether or not a patient has health cover, and it includes an oral cancer check and a saliva test. Reviews call the dentist gentle, and nervous visitors are said to feel at ease. Patients can spread the cost of treatment with ZipPay, which adds no interest.
Compare kids dentists in St George
The table shows where each practice is based, whether it sees children, and how it handles after-hours and weekend visits.
| Dentist | Based in | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Sanctuary Mortdale Dental | Mortdale | After hours | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 5.0 (137) |
| St Mark Dental | Monterey | Emergency appts | ✓ | ✓ | – | ★ 4.9 (103) |
| Dr Abir Rammo | Ramsgate Beach | Emergency appts | ✓ | ✓ | – | ★ 5.0 (13) |
| Lux Dental | Peakhurst | After hours | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.8 (21) |
Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked kids dentists in St George
Practices are listed by whether they say they see children, then by whether they take the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, then by sedation options. Patient feedback counts for more where there is plenty of it. Each practice's own text was read for its children's services, and where a practice gives no children's detail it is not counted as a child-focused option.
Kids dentists in St George: FAQ
Which St George dentists take the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
CDBS is among the attributes listed for Smile Sanctuary Mortdale Dental. Ask at booking whether the scheme covers the treatment your child needs.
Is there a paediatric dentist in St George?
Dr Abir Rammo in Ramsgate Beach has a paediatric dentist who sees children. St Mark Dental in Monterey describes paediatric dentistry as a focus of its work.
Which St George children's dentists offer sedation?
Dr Abir Rammo in Ramsgate Beach lists sedation dentistry as an option for patients who need it. Raise it at the first visit if your child finds appointments hard.
Which kids dentist here is open at weekends?
Smile Sanctuary Mortdale Dental in Mortdale is open on Saturday and Sunday mornings, which may suit families who cannot make a weekday visit.