Children’s Dentistry

It is essential to learn good dental care habits from a young age. With good advice, preventative treatments and careful monitoring we hope that our young patients will grow up into adults with minimal need for what used to be the traditional drilling and filling. It is so much easier to maintain an untreated or minimally treated dentition for life than one that has needed multiple treatments as a child. We can help you achieve this for your children.

We offer the following services to our young patients:

regular check-ups with early intervention to minimise treatment needed

diet and oral hygiene advice

fissure sealants - a white, thin plastic coating is put on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to keep germs and food particles out of the grooves and minimise the chance of decay

fluoride varnish - applied to the surface of the tooth every six months to prevent decay. It works by strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay

accurate and early diagnosis of the need for orthodontic treatment

mouthguards for use in contact sports or to prevent tooth grinding

We actively welcome children into the practice - in fact we encourage you to bring them in with you from even before they have their baby teeth to get them used to the experience. Being in a familiar environment with staff they have seen before can make all the difference and ensure a calm and fun experience.