Children's Dentistry
Positive dental experiences can make all the difference. At our Varsity Lakes practice, we provide gentle, family-friendly dental care for children of all ages, with a focus on prevention, comfort and helping every child feel at ease in the dental chair.
Thoughtful care, tailored to you
Gentle First Visits
A calm, friendly introduction
Preventative Focus
Healthy habits from the start
Family Friendly
Care from infancy through the teenage years
Growing smiles
Support at every stage
Kid-focused treatments
Children's dental care we offer
First Dental Visits
A gentle introduction to the dentist, paced around your child to build familiarity, trust and confidence from the very beginning.
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Check-Ups & Cleans
Regular examinations and age-appropriate cleans to monitor development, identify concerns early and help keep growing smiles healthy.
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General Children's Dentistry
Preventive and everyday dental care tailored to your child’s age, comfort and individual needs, including home-care guidance and fissure sealants where appropriate.
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Custom Mouthguards
Custom-made mouthguards designed around your child’s age, sport and level of impact, helping protect their teeth during training and competition.
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Children’s Orthodontics
Assessment and guidance for developing smiles, including clear aligner treatment where suitable and coordinated care for fixed braces when needed.
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Not sure what your child needs?
Not sure where to start? Tell us your child’s age, symptoms and dental history, and our team can recommend the most suitable first appointment.
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A positive experience
What parents can expect
Every child is different, so we adapt each appointment to their age, confidence and individual needs. Our team explains each step clearly, works at a comfortable pace and keeps parents involved throughout the visit.
Welcoming introduction
We begin by helping your child become familiar with the room, our team and what will happen during their appointment.
Gentle examination
Your dentist will assess your child’s teeth, gums, bite and development using a calm approach and simple explanations they can understand.
Preventative advice
We provide practical guidance on brushing, diet and daily habits to help protect your child’s smile between visits.
Personalised treatment planning
When further care is recommended, we explain the options clearly and plan the next steps around your child’s needs and comfort.
A friendly team that helps every child feel at ease
From the moment your family arrives, our welcoming team is here to make each visit feel calm, comfortable and well organised. We take the time to help children settle in, explain what to expect and support parents throughout every appointment.
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MEET THE VARSITY SMILES TEAM
Experienced, caring, and here for you.
Get to know the dentists who will help your family feel comfortable and well cared for.
Our Dentists
Our Support Team
Romina
Practice Manager
Lily
Receptionist
Taalia
Dental Assistant
Ruby
Dental Assistant
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We can’t wait to meet you and help you achieve a healthy, confident smile.
FIRST DENTAL VISITS
A calm, positive start at the dentist
Your child’s first visit is about building familiarity as much as checking their smile. We take the time to introduce the room, the dental chair and our team, then move at a pace that suits your child’s age and confidence.
What to expect
A friendly introduction
Your child can meet the dentist and become familiar with the treatment room before we begin.
Gentle check
When they are ready, we assess their teeth, gums, bite and dental development.
Practical advice for parents
We answer your questions and provide practical tips for home care and healthy habits.
Positive experiences
Our goal is for your child to feel safe, comfortable, and even excited to come back.
When should my child visit?
Australian guidance recommends a dental visit when your child’s first tooth appears or by their first birthday. If your child is older and has not visited yet, it is never too late to begin.
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Each child is different, and we adapt each visit to their age, confidence and individual needs.
How often should my child have a check-up and clean?
We recommend a check-up schedule based on your child’s oral health and individual needs. Regular visits also help build familiarity with dental care.
Check-ups & Cleans
Healthy habits today, healthy smiles for life.
Regular check-ups and cleans help your child's teeth and gums stay healthy, support good oral-hygiene and catch any small issues early – before they become bigger problems. We adapt visits to your child’s age, confidence and needs.
What's included
Thorough examination
We check your child's teeth, gums, bite and jaw development to make sure everything is on track.
Professional clean
We gently remove plaque and tartar, alongside advice to help your child care for their teeth at home.
Fluoride protection
A fluoride treatment helps strengthen enamel and protect against tooth decay.
Personalised advice
We share tips and guidance for healthy habits at home – tailored to your child.
Early detection, better outcomes
Australian guidance recommends a dental visit when your child’s first tooth appears or by their first birthday. If your child is older and has not visited yet, it is never too late to begin.
General children's dentistry
Everyday dental care for growing smiles
From baby teeth through the teenage years, our Varsity Lakes dental team provides preventive and everyday care to help keep growing smiles healthy. Each appointment is adapted to your child’s age, confidence and individual needs, with clear guidance to help your family maintain healthy habits at home.
What general children’s dentistry may include
Care is tailored to your child, with a focus on prevention, comfort and long-term oral health.
Dental examinations and oral health assessments
Monitoring baby teeth, adult teeth, gums and bite development
Guidance on brushing, diet and healthy dental habits
Fissure sealants where clinically appropriate
Why ongoing dental care matters
Regular care allows us to follow your child’s development, reinforce healthy routines and respond to concerns before they become more complicated.
Track the development of baby and adult teeth
Identify small concerns before they become more complex
Build familiarity and confidence through positive visits
Give parents practical advice for every stage
Preventive care, tailored to your child
Every child is different. We take the time to understand their needs, explain what we find and discuss any recommended care before treatment begins, so you can make informed decisions about their dental health.
CUSTOM SPORTS MOUTHGUARDS
Protection made to fit their smile
We can create custom sports mouthguards for children and teenagers, matched to their age, developing smile and the sport they play. A secure, comfortable fit makes the mouthguard easier to wear while helping protect their teeth and mouth from sporting injuries.
What a custom mouthguard helps protect
A properly fitted sports mouthguard helps absorb and spread the force of an impact that might otherwise injure your child’s teeth or mouth.
Help reduce the risk of chipped, fractured or knocked-out teeth
Cushion the lips, cheeks and other soft tissues
Provide protection during both training and competition
Support active children in contact and collision-risk sports
Choosing the right mouthguard
Varsity Smiles manufactures three levels of custom mouthguard so protection can be matched to your child’s age and the sport they play.
Single Laminate: For children aged 5–12 playing sports such as basketball, soccer and netball.
Double Laminate: For ages 13 and over playing sports such as AFL, rugby and hockey.
Boxing or fighting guard: Three-layer protection for ages 13 and over participating in boxing, taekwondo or kickboxing.
Personalised colours: Single and mixed colour options are available, depending on the selected mouthguard type.
A fit designed around growing teeth
We assess your child’s teeth, bite and stage of development before their mouthguard is made. Because growing smiles change, the fit should be checked over time so we can advise when adjustment or replacement is appropriate.
CHILDREN’S ORTHODONTICS
Guiding growing smiles into alignment
We assess how your child’s teeth, bite and jaws are developing and explain whether orthodontic treatment may be helpful. Depending on their needs and stage of development, care may involve monitoring, Invisalign clear aligners where suitable, or coordinated treatment with a local orthodontist for fixed braces.
What orthodontic care may include
Every recommendation begins with an assessment of your child’s developing smile and individual needs.
Assessment of tooth alignment, bite and jaw development
Monitoring crowding, spacing and how adult teeth are emerging
Invisalign clear aligner treatment where clinically suitable
Braces
Why an early assessment can help
An orthodontic assessment can provide useful clarity before all of your child’s adult teeth have appeared.
Identify developing alignment or bite concerns
Determine whether treatment is needed now or simply monitored
Plan the timing of care around growth and dental development
Give parents clear options, expected timing and next steps
When should my child have an orthodontic assessment?
Australian guidance recommends an initial orthodontic assessment between 7 and 10 years of age. This does not mean treatment must begin straight away – often the most appropriate next step is simply monitoring their development until the timing is right.
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A calm start at the dentist
A first visit builds familiarity as well as checking your child’s smile. We move at a pace suited to their age and confidence.
Meet the team and explore the room
A gentle check when they are ready
Time for parents’ questions
Check-ups for growing smiles
Regular visits help us follow your child’s dental development and offer care and advice suited to their needs.
Teeth, gums and bite assessment
Cleaning and preventive care
Advice tailored to your child
Care for growing smiles
From baby teeth to the teenage years, we adapt everyday dental care to your child’s age, confidence and individual needs.
Dental development checks
Brushing and healthy-habit guidance
Preventive care where appropriate
A mouthguard made for them
Custom sports mouthguards are matched to your child’s developing smile and sport, helping reduce the risk of dental injury.
A fit assessed around growing teeth
Options for different sports
Fit reviewed as their smile changes
Understanding their growing smile
An assessment helps us understand your child’s teeth and bite. Sometimes monitoring, rather than treatment, is the right next step.
Alignment and bite assessment
Advice on the timing of care
Treatment options where suitable