Dental Care for Teenagers Christchurch

Teenagers Free Dental Care

From the 1st of January of their Year 9 school year through to when they turn 18, teenagers are entitled to free dental care at dental clinics that hold the Oral Health Service Agreement with Te Whatu Ora. This free dental care is available for all teens, even if they are not enrolled in a school.

This service includes:

• An annual checkup
• Preventative dental care such as cleans and sealants
• Fillings - we place white fillings
• Root canal treatments
• Crowns
• Extractions (except when done as part of orthodontic care)

We provide this free dental care at Riverside Dental and have a dedicated team member for looking after our teenage patients, our Oral Health Therapist, Tayla. Tayla provides an extremely high level of care for her patients, including a detailed examination of their teeth and gums, education around caring for their oral health, and providing any necessary treatment to bring their mouth back to a healthy condition.

There are a few exemptions that are not covered by the Oral Health Service Agreement, such as orthodontic treatment, but these do not usually come up in standard treatment and will be discussed with you if they are needed.

If you would like to book now, please use the "Book Appointment" button below which will take you through to our online booking portal and choose "Under 18 Exam" as the reason for booking.