Healthy habits start young.

At McIntosh Dental, we offer free dental care to all teens from Year 9 until their 18th birthday, thanks to the New Zealand School Dental Services scheme. 

Our goal is to make great oral health easy and accessible for every teen.

What’s included in free dental care for teens:

• Routine dental check-ups each year.
  
• X-rays (when needed).
  
• Preventative care like fluoride treatments.
  
• Fillings, fissure sealants and basic extractions.
  
• Education on brushing, flossing and diet to ensure your teens teeth, gums and mouth remain healthy between appointments.
  
• Referrals to specialists if it’s needed.
  

What you need to know:

• Teens don’t need to be at school to qualify, free dental care is available to all teens until they turn 18.
  
• There’s no cost to families for these standard services.
  
• All treatments are provided by our friendly, experienced team of dentists and dental professionals.
  
• We also offer orthodontic consultations if needed (these are not free, but can be discussed separately).
  

Helping teens feel confident about dental care:

• Our team are patient, supportive and have many years experience helping nervous teens feel comfortable when visiting the dentist.
  
• Our dentists, hygienists and oral health specialists are available to explain how easy can be to maintain a healthy smile and empower your teen to get into good habits early.
  
• Parents and caregivers are welcome to come along to their teens dental appointment if they wish.