Best kids dentists in Upper North Shore

Best kids dentists in Upper North Shore, ranked

1. 1Atria Dental for children's dentistry with sedation on the menu

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Gordon

   Atria Dental is a family practice in Gordon that treats children alongside adults for general, cosmetic and implant work. Sedation appears among its services, and weekend sessions run on Saturday. Younger patients can have sealants, sports mouthguards, space maintainers and stainless steel crowns here. Reviewers mention one-visit crowns and a dentist who walks through each option before work begins. No fee list is shown online, so get a quote for your treatment before booking.

2. 2Gordon Beautiful Dental Care for family dentistry, from check-ups to adult care

   Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Gordon

   Gordon Beautiful Dental Care is a boutique practice in Gordon, led by Dr Susie Sun, that sees children from check-ups and cleans through to fillings. Orthodontics and aligners suit both kids and adults here, and cosmetic and implant work is also offered. Sedation is not on its list, so families wanting it should raise the question early. Weekday sessions finish at 5:30pm, and Saturday sessions at 5pm. Several families say Dr Sun explains things well and that the whole household gets looked after.

3. 3Normanhurst Dental for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule and sedation for nervous patients

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Normanhurst

   Normanhurst Dental is a general and family practice based in Normanhurst that takes the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children. Children's care sits next to orthodontics, covering fixed braces and Invisalign under one roof. Anxious patients who ask can be offered sedation, and the practice opens Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Regulars note the dentists are thorough and patient, and make time for questions after treatment.

4. 4Natural Dentistry for calm visits and families with children

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Gordon

   Natural Dentistry sits in Gordon as part of Maven Dental Group and has been running since 1997. Children's dentistry runs alongside clear aligners and orthodontics, and the practice holds Invisalign Platinum Provider status. A hygienist works with the dentists during every new patient visit. Patients describe a gentle, calming atmosphere that suits anxious children and adults, and they say the dentists explain options thoroughly. Hours run to 6pm on weekdays and 1pm on Saturday, with no sedation on its service list.

5. 5St Ives Family Dental for family check-ups with on-site parking

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in St Ives

   St Ives Family Dental is a general and family practice at St Ives, with children's dentistry and the schedule for eligible children both on its service list. On-site parking means a car visit needs no street spot. Emergency appointment slots are kept each day for anyone in pain, and online booking is open at any hour. Many visitors say the dentist walks each step through and keeps nervous patients calm. No prices appear online, so request a quote for crowns, implants or cosmetic work before booking.

6. 6Dentists at for Saturday morning visits with children and families

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Pymble

   Dentists at is a general and cosmetic practice on Bridge Street, Pymble, seeing children and families alongside adults. Saturday hours run from 8am to 12:30pm, so weekday slots offer more choice. Its one orthodontic choice is Invisalign, and younger patients get sports mouthguards made for them. Implants are planned with 3D imaging, the practice says. Patients note that the dentists walk them through what needs doing and what to keep an eye on.

7. 7St Ives Smiles Dentistry for children and families who want a written plan

   Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in St Ives Chase

   Based in St Ives Chase, St Ives Smiles Dentistry has more than 30 years of care behind it and offers everyday and cosmetic work. Children are treated here, and eligible ones can use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, with staff able to check what balance remains. A written plan with costs arrives before any treatment starts, and HICAPS lets health fund rebates be claimed on the spot. Families often say the team feels calm and family-friendly, and that each step is clearly explained. Wednesday closes at 4pm, and Saturday is by appointment only.

8. 8North Shore Smiles for children's care with sedation and Invisalign

   Sees childrenBased in Lindfield

   North Shore Smiles is on Kochia Lane, Lindfield, where Dr Caroline Downing leads a team that treats young children and adults for everyday dentistry. Sedation is listed, and anyone feeling nervous can say so when booking. Weekday hours run to 5:30pm, so call to confirm times before a visit. Dr Downing also has a special interest in cosmetic work, with Invisalign and whitening among the services.

Compare kids dentists in Upper North Shore

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How we picked kids dentists in Upper North Shore

Practices are ordered by how well each states its children's care: children's dentistry, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule where listed, sedation for nervous patients, and a score weighted by how many patients have reviewed each practice. Each pick's own page was read for children's care, and each is listed by the suburb it is based in.