As Australia’s local Dentist, Pacific Smiles Dental has over 110 centres to allow convenient access to the dental services you need.
Published on September 19, 2025.
Last reviewed on September 17, 2025
by Pacific Smiles Dental.
Pacific Smiles Dental in Penrith is committed to child dental care and their overall oral health for their life journey.
We are passionate about educating children from an early age on the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of looking after their teeth and gums.
The ‘why’ is about making routine dental check-ups as comfortable and normal as possible for children of all ages. Learning the good habits of preventative teeth care from an early age is vital in setting up a baseline for healthy teeth in the years to come.
The ‘how’ is about the basic knowledge and habitual practice of teeth care that we love to share with kids during each and every visit to Pacific Smiles Dental Penrith at 61 Station Street, near the corner of Henry Street, opposite City Park.
Regular check-ups are important for big and little people and bookings can be made by phone (02) 4721 8900, or online, right here, right now.
Six healthy teeth tips for kids in Penrith
- Regular Dentist Visits – From age three, children should visit the dentist every six months for a thorough check-up. Being proactive early on can save you money in the long run.
- Brush Twice a Day – Cleaning your child’s teeth twice a day for two minutes will reduce plaque build-up and tooth decay, helping maintain healthy gums and teeth. Kids will need assistance to brush correctly right up until the age of eight.
- Eating Healthy – To reduce the chance of tooth decay, it is important to limit the intake of sugary foods and drink water to rinse away food particles.
- Drinking Healthy – Children should drink plenty of plain tap water and limit the consumption of high-sugar drinks, like fruit juices, cordials and soft drinks.
- Floss Daily – Children should floss between their teeth every day to remove food and plaque from the spaces between teeth where their toothbrush may not be able to reach and clean. Teaching your kids to floss correctly from a young age is highly encouraged by Pacific Smiles Dental, Penrith.
- Mouth Guard Is A Must – Some local teams have adopted no mouth guard, no play, which is a fantastic approach. At Pacific Smiles Penrith, we encourage all future Western Suburb sports stars to wear a custom-made, professionally fitted mouthguard in games and at training. Whether it’s basketball, soccer, NRL, netball, AFL, or hockey we can provide the perfect mouthguard fit, even in your team colours.
Top advice for kids’ teeth from Penrith Pacific Smiles Dental
AVOID
- Sugar-heavy foods – biscuits, cakes, lollies, sweets, fruit straps
- Sweet sugary drinks – Juices, slushies, soft drinks, sports drinks and cordial
- Sucking on bottles or sippy cups
SEEK
- Regular six-month check-ups
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day
- Floss your teeth at least once a day
Do you know about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
Eligible children can claim $1,132 in free dental* services through the Australian Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).
The CDBS covers a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions.
Click here for more information and full T&Cs.
Here when you need us for child dental care in Penrith
Pacific Smiles Dental Penrith also offers daily emergency appointments for when stuff happens, those ‘kids just being kids’ type of incidents and accidents.
Conveniently open every day of the week, including Saturday and Sunday and extended hours into the evening on Wednesday and Thursday. You can find Pacific Smiles Dental Centre at 61 Station Street, Penrith.
We also invite families and children from all around the West, including Emu Plains, Cranebrook, South Penrith, Cambridge Park and Emu Heights.
Start a journey of healthy teeth and gums by booking an appointment in Penrith to see one of our kind and caring team of dental professionals.
* Treatment is free when services covered by the Commonwealth Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule are bulk billed by participating Practitioners for treatments provided to eligible patients.
