Best kids dentists near Balmain

Best kids dentists near Balmain, ranked

1. 1No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard for children on the Child Dental Benefits Schedule

   Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in Sydney2.4 km from Balmain

   Set down in Sydney, No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard sits 2.4 km from Balmain's centre. Its listing says eligible children are bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and children's dentistry is among its services. Its listed hours are 8am to 6pm on weekdays, but its own pages give conflicting weekend hours, so call before a Saturday trip. Emergency visits can be fitted in on weekdays through same-day or urgent slots. Patients say the staff handle children and anxious adults well. Sedation isn't on its list.

2. 2The Dentist at 70 Pitt Street for sedation and children's dental care

   After hoursSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Sydney2.6 km from Balmain

   The Dentist at 70 Pitt Street, 2.6 km from Balmain's centre, offers sedation if a patient asks for it. Children's dental care is on its service list. Its listing shows after-hours work, and its own pages mention late-night appointments, but the hours it publishes close by 6pm on weekdays, so ask what time the last booking is. Child Dental Benefits Schedule and health fund claims aren't mentioned, so ask before booking. Some patients say they were fitted in quickly when something urgent came up.

3. 3Eco Dental for gentle first visits and fillings with no amalgam

   Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Glebe2.5 km from Balmain

   Based in Glebe, 2.5 km from Balmain's centre, Eco Dental is known for fillings with no amalgam. First visits for children are described as short and narrated, and the list covers children's dentistry, sedation and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. It also makes custom sports mouthguards and offers Invisalign. Opening hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Wednesday, 6pm Thursday and 3pm Friday and Saturday. Customers say the dentists explain everything before treatment begins, and that they feel at ease. Health funds can be claimed on the spot there.

4. 4Dental Care for sedation options and calm, gentle children's dentistry

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Glebe2.4 km from Balmain

   Dental Care operates from Glebe, 2.4 km from the middle of Balmain, and says it is family-friendly. Sedation options and children's dentistry are both on its list, along with preventive care for younger patients. Weekday hours end at 5pm and Saturday hours at midday, and emergency appointments are listed. Anxious patients also say the team takes its time with them. When a problem is urgent, the practice's own advice is to call rather than wait for a routine booking, and to mention anxiety when booking.

5. 5Dentist & Co for children's dentistry in Balmain itself

   Sees childrenOpen weekends0.4 km from Balmain

   Dentist & Co sits in Balmain itself, 0.4 km from the suburb's centre, the closest pick to that middle point. Its children's service is called Kids @ Dentist & Co. Sedation and sleep dentistry are both listed. Weekday hours run 8am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, with 3pm closing on Friday and Saturday. Regulars say the dentists take time to explain treatment and make them comfortable. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule isn't listed, so ask at booking if it matters to you.

6. 6CBD Dental for same-day emergency appointments and family check-ups

   Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in Sydney2.8 km from Balmain

   CBD Dental, based in Sydney 2.8 km from Balmain's centre, sees adults and children for check-ups and cleans and runs a kids dentistry service. Same-day visits are booked for emergencies, though no after-hours or weekend slots are listed. Its listed hours close at 5pm on Friday and 7pm on Tuesday. Health fund rebates are paid on the spot, with interest-free plans through SmileFund and Afterpay. Regulars say they have seen the same dentist for years.

Compare kids dentists near Balmain

The table sets out where each practice is based, its emergency options and what it lists for children, with its distance from the middle of Balmain.

Distance in a straight line from the middle of Balmain. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.

How we picked kids dentists near Balmain

Each practice gets one combined score: its children's dentistry, whether it takes the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, whether it offers sedation, and its customer feedback, weighted by how much of it there is. Qualifying means close to Balmain's centre, based in the suburb, or mobile and naming it; nearer practices move up a little. Every pick's own text was checked for what it offers children.