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5 Best Children Dentists in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Your kid needs a first checkup, or a chipped tooth from the playground needs a look, and every practice's website says the same thing about being great with children. Among children dentists in Sydney, the practices on this page carry 4,043 Google reviews between them, with the top-rated name sitting on 1,235 reviews at a perfect 5.0.

Short answer: Dental Boutique Sydney tops this list on Google data alone, a perfect 5.0 across 1,235 reviews, though its reviews are almost entirely adult cosmetic work. If a confirmed children's benefits provider matters more than the raw score, No Gaps Dental (4.9, 1,046 reviews) is the one practice here whose own site confirms bulk-billing under Medicare's Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
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How Sydney's family dental practices compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Dental Boutique Sydney 5.0 1,235 Highest-rated overall, general and cosmetic View ›
2 No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard 4.9 1,046 Confirmed children's dental benefits provider View ›
3 EMERGENCY DENTIST SYDNEY 4.8 689 After-hours dental emergencies View ›
4 Spa Dental Sydney CBD 5.0 530 Adult cosmetic and general dentistry View ›
5 Pitt Street Dental Centre 4.9 543 Premium cosmetic and implant dentistry View ›
5 Best Children Dentists in Sydney (2026)

Our shortlist, reviewed

Dental Boutique Sydney logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Dental Boutique Sydney

5.01,235 Google reviews

Dental Boutique Sydney is a general and cosmetic dental practice in the CBD, with a second location in Chatswood, led by Dr Cigdem Kipel and Dr Ben Hargreave, credited on the practice's own site with more than 20 years combined experience. Reviewers describe implants, Invisalign, veneers and general restorative work, mostly for adult patients. It's the highest-rated and most-reviewed practice on this page, a perfect 5.0 across 1,235 reviews, though nothing in the public record here specifically flags pediatric dentistry as a focus.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently praise clear explanations before committing to treatment, including being steered toward a cheaper option that suited them better
  • Near-perfect rating across the largest review base on this page
  • Team includes dentists with a stated interest in cosmetic dentistry alongside general care

Worth knowing

  • The public reviews here center on adult cosmetic and implant work; confirm directly that a dentist on staff regularly sees younger children
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume1,235 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Tops this list on rating and volume alone, but its review history doesn't confirm dedicated pediatric experience the way No Gaps Dental's does. Worth a call to check fit if you need care for a young child specifically.

1 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000

No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

No Gaps Dental Sydney CBD Wynyard

4.91,046 Google reviews

No Gaps Dental, at Wynyard in the Sydney CBD, is one of the few practices on this page whose own listing confirms pediatric dentistry as a service line, and its site states it bulk-bills under Medicare's Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children. Reviewers most often describe general checkups, cleans and ongoing care with dentists including Dr Emily Chow and Dr Rebecca Amerena-Cowie. It holds 1,046 reviews at 4.9, the second-highest volume on this page.

What people praise

  • The only practice on this page whose own site explicitly confirms bulk-billed pediatric dental benefits
  • Reviewers describe long-standing relationships with the same dentist over several years
  • Front-desk staff, named repeatedly, get praised for making check-in easy
  • Reviewers highlight thorough, unhurried cleans and clear treatment explanations
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,046 · 91th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clearest fit on this page for families specifically after a Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider, on top of a strong, high-volume rating.

Level 2/283 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

EMERGENCY DENTIST SYDNEY logo
#3

EMERGENCY DENTIST SYDNEY

4.8689 Google reviews

Emergency Dentist Sydney is a dedicated after-hours and same-day service in the CBD, built for toothache, breaks and dislodged teeth rather than routine checkups. One reviewer describes bringing in a daughter with three broken front teeth and being seen the same day; most other reviews describe adult emergencies such as infections and chipped teeth. It isn't marketed as a pediatric specialist, but it's worth knowing if a child's dental emergency happens outside normal hours. It holds 689 reviews at 4.8.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe being seen within hours of calling, including on public holidays
  • One reviewer's child was treated the same day for three broken front teeth
  • International patients and travellers mention feeling reassured despite the stress of an unplanned visit

Worth knowing

  • Built for emergencies rather than routine pediatric care, and hours aren't published, so call ahead to confirm same-day availability
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume689 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Not a children's dental specialist by design, but the one practice here reviewers specifically credit with handling a child's dental emergency fast. Worth saving the number for after-hours situations.

603/185 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000

Spa Dental Sydney CBD logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Spa Dental Sydney CBD

5.0530 Google reviews

Spa Dental Sydney CBD is part of the wider Spa Dental group, offering Invisalign, implants, veneers and whitening from its Castlereagh Street clinic. Every review in the public record here describes adult cosmetic or restorative treatment; nothing points to pediatric dentistry as part of the practice's focus. It holds a perfect 5.0 across 530 reviews.

What people praise

  • Reviewers consistently describe a calm, unhurried clinic environment for cosmetic procedures
  • Dr Neville and Dr Lawrence get repeated praise for talking patients through options rather than pushing the most expensive one
  • Same-day emergency repair mentioned for a chipped front tooth on an existing patient

Worth knowing

  • Reviews here focus on adult cosmetic work; confirm directly if you need a dentist experienced specifically with young children
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating5 / 5
Review volume530 · 74th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong rating built on cosmetic dentistry reviews rather than pediatric ones. Based on what's publicly documented, it's a better fit for adult treatment.

Ste 2 Level 4/64 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000

Pitt Street Dental Centre logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Pitt Street Dental Centre

4.9543 Google reviews

Pitt Street Dental Centre is a premium cosmetic and implant practice led by Dr Michael Cai, whose own site describes over 3,000 implants placed and Invisalign treatment offered for teens as well as adults. Reviewer accounts describe general cleans, implants and Invisalign, almost entirely for adult patients. It closes out this page at 4.9 across 543 reviews.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a calm, detail-oriented approach to implants and general dentistry
  • Dr Cai gets consistent praise for making routine visits feel unrushed
  • Invisalign is explicitly offered for teens as well as adults, per the practice's own site

Worth knowing

  • Positioned as a premium cosmetic and implant practice; nothing in the public record here points to dedicated care for young children
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume543 · 79th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong, well-reviewed practice, but built around adult and teen cosmetic dentistry rather than pediatric care specifically. Confirm fit directly if your child is young.

Level 2/70 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

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How we scored these practices

We pulled live Google ratings and review counts for dental practices serving Sydney’s CBD for this search, then ranked on rating, review volume, and the share of five-star reviews. We also checked each practice’s own site for any explicit mention of pediatric or children’s dental services. No practice can pay to move up this list, and a bulk-billing children’s benefits provider doesn’t automatically outrank a higher-scoring general practice; we call that out directly instead.

What does a children’s dental visit cost in Sydney? (2026)

None of the five practices here publish a flat rate for a child’s checkup or clean. Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule can cover routine care for eligible children, but the amount and eligibility rules change, so ask a practice directly whether they bulk-bill under it before you book.

Family dentists across Sydney

All five practices here sit within Sydney’s CBD, around Castlereagh, Pitt and Elizabeth Streets and Wynyard station, an easy walk or short train ride from North Sydney, Surry Hills, Pyrmont and the inner west. If you’re coming in from the suburbs, most have Saturday hours or sit close to a train line.

What to ask before you book a children’s dentist

  • Does the practice bulk-bill under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
  • Which dentist on staff sees young children regularly, and how do they handle first-visit nerves?
  • What’s the plan if my child needs sedation or a hospital referral for treatment?
  • How are dental emergencies handled outside normal hours?
  • Is a quieter or more child-friendly appointment slot available?
  • What preventive care, like fissure sealants or fluoride, is offered for kids specifically?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these dentists?

We compared general and family dental practices serving Sydney’s CBD on live Google ratings, review volume, and the share of five-star reviews, then checked each practice’s own site for any explicit mention of pediatric or children’s services. We didn’t visit any of these practices ourselves.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this ranking in July 2026 and recheck it periodically as new reviews come in.

Does every dentist on this list specialise in children?

No. This search returns general and family dental practices, and only No Gaps Dental’s own site explicitly confirms bulk-billed pediatric care under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule. The others are general or cosmetic practices that also see younger patients; ask directly about your child’s needs before booking.

What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?

It’s an Australian government scheme that helps eligible families cover the cost of basic dental services for children. Ask a practice directly whether they bulk-bill under it and what’s covered, since eligibility and coverage can change.

The bottom line

If a confirmed children’s dental benefits provider matters most, call No Gaps Dental first. If you’re comfortable with a general practice that treats patients of every age, Dental Boutique Sydney carries the strongest rating and review volume on this page. Either way, ask directly about experience with young or nervous patients before you book.

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