Family
Children's Dentistry
Gentle, unhurried care that helps children grow up without fear of the dentist.
Overview
Children are not small adults. We use short, positive appointments, simple language and a tell-show-do approach so that a child's first experiences of dentistry are calm and even enjoyable. Preventive care — fluoride varnish, fissure sealants and diet advice — dramatically reduces the chance of ever needing a filling.
Benefits
- Builds lifelong confidence in dental visits
- Fissure sealants prevent decay in newly erupted molars
- Fluoride varnish strengthens developing enamel
- Early detection of crowding and bite problems
Who needs this treatment?
- Children from the eruption of the first tooth
- Anxious children who need a gentle reintroduction
- Children with visible decay or dental pain
How the procedure works
- 1Friendly introductionA ride in the chair, a mirror and a count of the teeth — no pressure.
- 2ExaminationGentle check of teeth, gums and developing bite.
- 3PreventionFluoride varnish, sealants and toothbrushing coaching with the parent.
- 4Treatment if neededCarried out in short, comfortable appointments.
Recovery & aftercare
None for preventive visits.
Frequently asked questions
When should my child first see a dentist?+
By their first birthday, or as soon as the first tooth appears. Early visits are about familiarity, not treatment.
Do baby teeth really matter?+
Yes. They guide the permanent teeth into position and infection in a baby tooth can damage the adult tooth beneath.
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