The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government-run program that helps millions of kids access the dental care they need. Many families don’t have sufficient funds or insurance cover to pay for dentistry but their children still need treatment to have healthy and functional smiles.
If you haven’t already, now is the time to find out whether your kids qualify for the CDBS. Here’s why.
Save Money on Your Kids’ Dental Treatment
Dental health is a key aspect of your child’s wellbeing. If your child’s teeth aren’t healthy, then they could suffer from pain, low self-esteem and even poor nutrition. Treating dental problems in kids is an urgent matter.
If you have difficulty affording dentistry for your kids, however, then you might be worried about meeting their needs. This is where the CDBS program can help.
Australia’s CDBS plan provides $1000 in dental treatments for each of your eligible children over a period of two years. These funds can be used at once or spread out over the course of two years depending on your child’s dental needs.
Basic treatments that are covered under the plan include:
- Cleanings and exams
- Fillings
- Root canals
- X-rays
- Tooth extractions
- Dental sealants
Procedures like braces or teeth whitening are not covered by CDBS. Still, you can save a lot of money on the most important dental treatments for children.
Healthier Future for Your Children
Taking advantage of the CDBS program now does more than just cure your child’s current toothache. Proactive and preventative treatments provided by the plan can set a solid foundation for your children’s future health.
Healthy teeth in childhood often turn into healthy teeth in adulthood. When you make the most of CDBS, your kids will likely develop the motivation to take care of their own teeth as they get older.
Kids’ dental health is essential to their having a healthy future!
Does Your Child Qualify for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
For a child to be eligible for CDBS they should:
● Be 2 to 17 years of age at some point during a given calendar year
● Qualify for Medicare
● Be receiving other benefits such as the Family Tax Benefit Part A
You can check either with Medicare or with a dentist like one right here at Dental 266 to find out whether your family qualifies for CDBS at this time.
Dentistry for Children in Burwood
Are you looking for a family dentist that accepts CDBS coverage?
Dental 266 welcomes young people from all over Ashfield, Concord and Strathfield. We want to see even our tiniest patients smiling with healthy teeth! We understand that many families in the area depend on the child dental health benefits provided by the plan so we’re happy to work with it and help parents like you understand what it could mean for them.
Schedule a checkup for your kids to learn more about the CDBS plan and your available treatment options. Contact our team today on 02 9051 0600 to book your appointment.
