Children’s Dentist in Prestons
Gentle, unhurried dental visits for kids, with CDBS accepted
Children’s Dentistry at Star Light Dental
A Calm First Visit Sets Kids Up for Life
Children who have good early experiences at the dentist grow into adults who are not afraid of one. At Star Light Dental in Prestons we keep kids’ visits short, friendly and unhurried. We show them the chair, count their teeth and explain everything in words they understand before we do anything.
Families come to us from Prestons, Carnes Hill, Hoxton Park, Casula, Edmondson Park and Liverpool. We are open Saturdays from 10am to 3pm, so a check-up does not have to mean time off school.
When Should My Child First See the Dentist?
The Australian Dental Association recommends a first dental visit when the first tooth comes through, or by your child’s first birthday. After that, most children should be seen every six to twelve months.
- Baby teeth hold the space for adult teeth and help with chewing and speech.
- Decay in baby teeth can be painful and can spread to the adult teeth underneath.
- Early visits let us spot crowding, thumb-sucking effects and weak enamel before they cause trouble.
- Regular, easy visits build a habit that lasts into adulthood.
What Is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)?
Medicare-Funded Dental Care for Eligible Kids
The CDBS is a Medicare program that helps pay for basic dental care for eligible children aged 0 to 17. Eligibility depends on your family receiving certain government payments, such as Family Tax Benefit Part A. The benefit is capped over two calendar years and covers services such as check-ups, X-rays, cleans, fissure sealants, fillings, root canals and extractions. It does not cover orthodontics, cosmetic work or treatment in hospital.
Star Light Dental is a CDBS provider. Bring your child’s Medicare card and we will check their eligibility and remaining balance before any treatment, and explain any costs up front. We also accept all health funds and NSW government dental vouchers.
Common Children’s Dental Treatments
Prevention First, Treatment When Needed
- Check-ups and cleans to catch problems while they are small.
- Fissure sealants, a thin protective coating over the deep grooves of the back teeth, where most childhood decay starts.
- Fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel.
- Tooth-coloured fillings for baby and adult teeth.
- Extractions when a tooth cannot be saved or is blocking an adult tooth.
- Advice for parents on brushing, diet, dummies and thumb sucking, and when to think about orthodontics.
Helping Nervous Kids Feel Safe
Patience, Not Pressure
Dr Liza Mekhael has a special focus on children’s dentistry and on helping anxious patients feel at ease. We explain first, show second and only then do, we let parents stay in the room, and we never rush a child who needs a moment.
If your child needs more complex treatment and cannot cope in the chair, we will talk you through the options, including referral to a specialist paediatric dentist where that is the kinder choice.
Looking After the Whole Family
Related Care at Star Light Dental
Most families book their check-ups together. While you are here, we can also help with:
- Scale and clean for parents and older children
- Tooth-coloured fillings for cavities found at a check-up
- Emergency dental care for a knocked-out or broken tooth at sport or play
- Wisdom teeth checks for teenagers
Not sure when your child was last seen? Book a check-up and we will take it from there.
Helpful guides from our blog:
- CDBS explained: how the Child Dental Benefits Schedule works in 2026
- Baby teeth timeline: when they arrive and when they fall out
- Fissure sealants for kids: are they worth it?
- Toddler tooth decay: how it starts and how to stop it
- Thumb sucking and dummies: when to worry about teeth
- Back-to-school dental check-up checklist
- Mouthguards for kids’ sport
Why Families Choose Star Light Dental
- CDBS provider — We check your child’s Medicare dental benefit before treatment, so there are no surprises.
- Gentle with kids — A dentist with a special focus on children’s dentistry and nervous patients.
- Family-friendly — Saturday appointments, on-site parking and disabled access that also suits prams.
- Affordable & local — In Prestons, with all health funds, government vouchers, Medipay and Afterpay.
We welcome all health funds, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule and government dental vouchers, and offer Medipay and Afterpay payment plans.
What our patients say about us
Here is what our happy patients have to say about our professional services and their time at Star Light Dental
Star Light Dental, led by Dr. Maher, is a beacon of excellence in dental care! Dr. Maher's expertise, coupled with his genuine care and compassion, truly sets him apart as a standout dentist. From the moment I stepped into the clinic, I felt welcomed and at ease.
Local Guide
Dr. Maher is a very caring professional dentist, he did a general checking up for my kids, he was genuinely nice to them and he provided a great service.
We visited this dentist surgery for the second time today my husband had a clean and check up I had mine checked and cleaned 2 weeks ago. we were very happy with Dr Maher Farag he was very polite, very professional and gentle, the staff was also very professional too. we will be using this dentist from now on thank you very much Star Light Dental. Julide and Ziyad Yolacan
Local Guide
Contact Us Today!
Book your child’s check-up at Star Light Dental in Prestons today.
- Shop 7/2 Lyn Parade, Prestons NSW 2170
