Children’s fillings · Berala

Children’s fillings in Berala

When a cavity forms in a child’s tooth, the decay is removed gently and the tooth is rebuilt with a tooth-coloured filling. At Berala Dental, 184 Woodburn Road, Berala, fillings on a baby tooth start from $250, and fillings are bulk-billed for children eligible for Medicare CDBS.

Tooth-coloured
Often no needle
CDBS bulk-billed
Happy gas available
Since 2002

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No referral needed · written quote before treatment · HICAPS on the day

Humzah Aly

Nadim Elhami

Health funds

Medicare CDBS visits are bulk-billed for eligible children. Berala Dental is also a Bupa Members First Platinum and nib First Choice provider, and all Australian health funds are claimed on the spot through HICAPS.

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Quick facts

Berala Dental is a family dental practice at 184 Woodburn Road, Berala NSW 2141, operating since 2002 and open six days a week including Saturday, and has cared for more than 3,000 children. Fillings on a child’s baby tooth at Berala Dental start from $250, and on an adult tooth from $350, depending on the size of the cavity. Fillings are tooth-coloured, small cavities can often be filled without numbing, and fillings are bulk-billed for children eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule up to $1,158 over two calendar years. Children’s fillings are carried out by Humzah Aly, Nadim Elhami and Dr Mahnaz Khan, and happy gas is available with Dr Mahnaz Khan at $120. Decay that has reached the nerve needs a pulpotomy and crown, $550 in total. Berala Dental is a general dental practice providing children’s dentistry, with no specialist paediatric dentist on site. Children who need a specialist paediatric dentist are referred.

Page information current as of September 2026 · Berala Dental, 184 Woodburn Road, Berala NSW 2141 · (02) 9649 6468

from$250baby-tooth fillings

from$350adult-tooth fillings

$120happy gas, if needed

3,000+children cared for

In plain English

What is a children’s filling?

When decay makes a hole in a tooth, the decayed part is cleaned out and the space is filled with a tooth-coloured material that restores the tooth’s shape and strength. For a small cavity it is usually one short visit.

Baby teeth have thinner enamel than adult teeth, so decay can reach the nerve faster. That is why a cavity found at a check-up is treated while it is small. How far decay goes before you feel it →

The children’s corner in the Berala Dental waiting room. — The children’s corner in the waiting room.

Matching the treatment

Is a filling enough, or does the tooth need more?

The treatment depends on how far the decay has gone. The clinician explains which applies to your child’s tooth before anything starts.

from $250Small or moderate decay

A tooth-coloured filling rebuilds the tooth.

$250Large or several surfaces

A stainless steel crown covers the whole baby molar.

$550 totalDecay into the nerve

A pulpotomy settles the nerve, then a crown protects the tooth.

Step by step

What happens when a child has a filling?

Show and tellYour child sees and hears everything before it is used, in words that make sense to them.
Numbing, only if neededSmall cavities often need none. When needed, gel first, then a slow, gentle injection.
Cleaning out the decayThe decayed part is removed, leaving healthy tooth to build on.
The fillingThe tooth-coloured filling is placed, shaped and set.
Checking the biteThe bite is checked so it feels even, and your child picks a toy.

Why bother

Why fill a baby tooth that will fall out?

“It’s just a baby tooth” is the reason many children lose teeth early. Some baby molars stay until age 12. An untreated cavity can reach the nerve, cause pain and infection, and end with the tooth being lost early, which can leave the adult teeth short of space.

A small filling now is shorter, simpler and cheaper than the treatment a neglected cavity turns into. Why baby teeth matter for adult teeth →

What it costs

How much is a children’s filling at Berala Dental?

Private fees assume your health fund contributes nothing. The fee for your child’s tooth is written on the quote first.

Baby tooth

from $250

A tooth-coloured filling; the fee depends on its size.

Adult tooth in a child

from $350

The same fee as an adult filling.

CDBS-eligible children

Bulk-billed

No out-of-pocket cost, up to $1,158 over two calendar years.

If needed, stated plainly:

Happy gas with Dr Mahnaz Khan: $120 per appointment.

Medicare CDBS

Are children’s fillings bulk-billed under CDBS?

For children eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule, fillings are bulk-billed at Berala Dental: Medicare pays the clinic directly and there is no out-of-pocket cost, up to the $1,158 cap over two calendar years. Children are generally eligible when the family receives Family Tax Benefit Part A or certain other government payments.

Check eligibility in your Medicare account on myGov, use the CDBS checker, or ask when you book. Eligibility is set by Services Australia and is confirmed with you before treatment.

The people in the room

Who fills children’s teeth at Berala Dental?

Children’s fillings at Berala Dental are carried out by Humzah Aly, Nadim Elhami and Dr Mahnaz Khan. For nervous children, happy gas is available with Dr Mahnaz Khan.

Humzah Aly

Nadim Elhami

Dr Mahnaz Khan

Berala Dental is a general dental practice providing children’s dentistry, with no specialist paediatric dentist on site. Children who need a specialist paediatric dentist are referred.

Things people ask

What do parents ask about children’s fillings?

How much is a child's filling at Berala Dental?

Fillings on a baby tooth at Berala Dental start from $250, and fillings on an adult tooth start from $350; the fee depends on the size of the cavity. For children eligible for Medicare CDBS, fillings are bulk-billed with no out-of-pocket cost.

Does my child need a needle for a filling?

Often not. Small cavities in baby teeth can often be filled without numbing. When a tooth does need numbing, numbing gel goes on first and the injection is given slowly, with each step explained to your child beforehand.

Why fill a baby tooth that will fall out anyway?

Some baby teeth stay until age 12. An untreated cavity can reach the nerve, cause pain and infection, and lead to losing the tooth early, which can cause crowding for the adult teeth. A small filling now can avoid a bigger treatment later.

What filling material is used for children?

Tooth-coloured filling materials that bond to the tooth and blend in. The clinician chooses the material that suits the tooth and how long it needs to last.

How long does a child's filling last?

There is no fixed lifespan. It depends on the size of the filling, the tooth, brushing at home and diet. Fillings are checked at every six-monthly visit.

What if the decay has reached the nerve?

Then a filling alone will not settle the tooth. A pulpotomy treats the top of the nerve, and the tooth is usually finished with a stainless steel crown; at Berala Dental that is $550 in total without CDBS.

Who fills children's teeth at Berala Dental?

Children's fillings at Berala Dental are carried out by Humzah Aly, Nadim Elhami and Dr Mahnaz Khan. Happy gas is available with Dr Mahnaz Khan for nervous children.

Getting here

Where do families travel from for children’s fillings?

Berala Dental is at 184 Woodburn Road, Berala NSW 2141, a 5-minute walk from Berala Station on the T3 line, with street parking available and opening hours six days a week including Saturday. Families come from nearby suburbs including Auburn, Lidcombe, Regents Park and Granville.

Every children’s service HUB →Stainless steel crowns SERVICE →Pulpotomy SERVICE →Happy gas for children SERVICE →Bottle decay on the front teeth ARTICLE →Every fee, in one place FEES →

Next step

Found a cavity? Treat it while it is small.

A short visit, explained to your child first, with a toy to finish. Bulk-billed for CDBS-eligible children.

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