Best kids dentists in Sydney City
Last updatedAglow Dental Group leads this list of kids dentists in Sydney City: it takes children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) and is open on Sundays. The practices are based in Haymarket, Mascot, Surry Hills, Zetland, Redfern and the CBD, so the drive can matter as much as the hours. Choose by what your child needs: a routine check, braces, sedation or a weekend slot.
Quick picks in Sydney City
- Best for a Sunday visit with CDBS: Aglow Dental Group in Haymarket, which lists Sunday hours alongside weekdays.
- Best for very young children: Delight Dental Spa I in Mascot, which says it sees children from age one.
- Best for health fund claims on the spot: No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD in Haymarket, which claims through HICAPS.
- Best for children's braces: OrthoBoutique in Surry Hills, with metal and ceramic options.
- Best for nervous patients who want sedation: Lumiere Dental and Implants Centre in Sydney.
Best kids dentists in Sydney City, ranked
1Aglow Dental Group for children's visits under CDBS and Sunday hours
Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HaymarketAglow Dental Group is based in Haymarket and sees children, with early orthodontic care for kids on its service list. It takes children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which is one of its listed features. Hours cover Sunday and weekdays from 9am to 5:30pm, so a weekend family visit is possible when a weekday slot is hard to get.
2Delight Dental Spa I for children from age one, with sleep dentistry on offer
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in MascotDelight Dental Spa I is a Mascot practice that says it sees children from as early as one year old. It offers sleep dentistry for patients who need it, and sedation appears on its list of features. Payment plans run through Afterpay, Denticare, Humm and TLC, so parents can ask about them first. Weekdays run 8am to 6pm, and Saturdays 8:30am to 1pm.
3No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard for children's care with orthodontics on site
Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in SydneyNo Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard is a clinic in the city centre. Its kids dental work sits alongside check-ups, fillings and orthodontics, and it also offers clear aligners. Families say the team is easy with anxious children, and that treatment is explained clearly. Its weekday window runs from 8am until 6pm. The clinic's own listing gives conflicting weekend hours, so call before any Saturday visit.
4No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD for bulk billed children's visits under CDBS
Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in HaymarketHaymarket is home to No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD, where eligible children are bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, according to the practice. Health funds can be claimed on the spot through HICAPS, and the practice is listed as a preferred provider, so ask which fund it is preferred for when booking. Its Wednesday and Friday hours end at 12:30pm, so book those days in the morning. Families who have gone there for years describe the dentists as caring.
5OrthoBoutique for children's braces and clear aligners
Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Surry HillsOrthoBoutique in Surry Hills focuses on braces and aligners for children and adults. It fits metal and ceramic braces, plus clear aligners from Invisalign or Spark, and plans treatment with 3D software and an intraoral scanner. Because it is not a general dental practice, book it for orthodontic work rather than routine check-ups. Saturday hours run 10am to 5pm, and an interest-free payment plan is offered at the first visit.
6Lumiere Dental and Implants Centre for sedation dentistry for nervous patients
Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in SydneyLumiere Dental and Implants Centre in Sydney lists children's dentistry and general family care alongside its implant work. Implants and All-on-4 are its best-known work, and sedation dentistry is offered for nervous patients. Patients praise staff who explain each step, and reviewers describe wisdom tooth removal as gentle. Weekday hours are 9am to 5pm, and no weekend hours are listed.
7About Smiles Zetland for first visits, sealants and custom mouthguards
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in ZetlandAbout Smiles Zetland, in Zetland, offers fissure sealants and custom mouthguards for children. Children can be referred for an orthodontic assessment for braces or aligners, and the practice lists the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. For a child's first visit, ask about the simple introductory appointment before booking a full check-up. Hours run Monday to Saturday, with Saturday closing at 4pm.
8Redfern Street Dental for family visits and Saturday appointments until 1:30pm
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in RedfernRedfern Street Dental is a family practice in Redfern. Its team is good with children, and it offers orthodontic options from Invisalign clear aligners to braces. Patients say the team explains each step as it goes, and the practice asks nervous patients to call ahead so staff can plan the visit with them. The Saturday window closes at 1:30pm, the weekday one at 5pm.
Compare kids dentists in Sydney City
The table sets the practices side by side on children's care, implants, weekend times and where each is based.
| Dentist | Based in | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglow Dental Group | Haymarket | β | β | β | β | β 5.0 (326) |
| Delight Dental Spa I | Mascot | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (511) |
| No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard | Sydney | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (1117) |
| No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD | Haymarket | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (209) |
| OrthoBoutique | Surry Hills | β | β | β | β | β 5.0 (513) |
| Lumiere Dental and Implants Centre | Sydney | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (199) |
| About Smiles Zetland | Zetland | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (222) |
| Redfern Street Dental | Redfern | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (209) |
| The Dentist at 70 Pitt Street | Sydney | After hours | β | β | β | β 5.0 (161) |
| Eco Dental | Glebe | β | β | β | β | β 4.9 (143) |
| CBD Dental | Sydney | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (160) |
| Dental Care | Glebe | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (292) |
| Horizon Dental | Sydney | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (104) |
| Orthoworx | Zetland | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (303) |
| Healthy Smile Centre | Rosebery | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (204) |
Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked kids dentists in Sydney City
Practices were ranked for children's dentistry: whether the practice says it sees children, whether it takes the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, whether sedation is offered, and the patient feedback each has, weighted by how many patients have shared it. Each practice's own pages were read for this kind of care, and emergency appointments are shown only where the practice says it offers them.
Kids dentists in Sydney City: FAQ
Which kids dentists in Sydney City take the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
Aglow Dental Group is one of four practices here that list the scheme, with both No Gaps clinics and About Smiles Zetland. Ask at booking which children qualify before the first visit.
Which Sydney City kids dentists offer sedation?
Delight Dental Spa I in Mascot and Lumiere Dental and Implants Centre in Sydney both list sedation among their services.
Is there a Sydney City kids dentist open on Sundays?
Aglow Dental Group in Haymarket is the only practice in this list with Sunday hours, and it asks Saturday visitors to book by appointment.
Which Sydney City kids dentists do braces or aligners?
OrthoBoutique in Surry Hills is the specialist option, and Aglow Dental Group and Redfern Street Dental also list Invisalign.