Well, I had a timely conversation with a GF over the phone whilst I was on the train to meet Bathsheba. She recommended the Health Service down here where it's $28 for non-concession holders who meet a certain criteria and free if you have the HCC...I have the HCC! I called them up and thought if I had to wait months to get in then I'd stick with the paed dentist in Kew, and the lady said they had a cancellation for a few weeks' time, otherwise the wait would be into September So, I booked him in and cancelled the other appt. If it doesn't go well with the 0-5 program at this place I'll just make another appointment and pay the money.
Plus, speaking with Bath, I feel a bit better about things by subscribing to this hereditary theory - my teeth had cavities at the same age, too. Dunno, I"m going with it! I also told this to DP and I think he's gonna give me the benefit of the doubt...
Anyhow, thanks for the input, Olive, cos if I need to spend more money, I know where I'll go I'll let you know how I go with the community service, anyway.