This will involve a gentle introduction to the dental environment followed by a thorough dental examination. It may be necessary to take dental x-ray to complete the clinical picture. In most cases, treatment is not started at the initial consultation visit; this is to allow adequate time for a thorough examination of your child and a discussion with parents regarding their dental needs.

Following the initial visit you should be fully aware of the individual dental needs of your child and be armed with lots of practical hints on the prevention of dental diseases. We any proposed treatment. You will also have lots on information of the proposed treatment plan for your child – It may be that there are several options and you might be invited to take some time at home to discuss these.

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These early visits allow us to identify any risk factors for the development of dental diseases including dental decay and give practical advice on prevention. Dental caries is a preventable disease and some small changes introduced early will ensure a healthy happy smile. An early intervention can help prevent more complex procedure later on – a stitch in time saves nine!

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Tooth-brushing should be supervised twice per day, in the evening and one other time during the day.

Children under the age of 7 may not have the manual dexterity to brush alone – they will need the help of an adult with their brushing.

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Teething can go by almost unnoticed or can be stressful for parents and children alike. It may make your child irritable or fussy and may cause restlessness, drooling or loss of appetite. However, teething has not been shown to cause other childhood symptoms such as fever, vomiting or diarrhea. You can ease your child’s teething discomfort by:

1. Giving him or her a hard or frozen teething ring to chew on – ensuring that it is soft material and big enough to avoid chocking

2. Applying pressure over the gums by rubbing them with a clean finger

3. Using a small dab of an over-the-counter teething gel (following the manufacturer’s instructions) to temporarily numb the gums)

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Paediatric dentists understand that the mouth and tooth structure and dental needs of children are different than those of adults. We also understand that some children are a little anxious about dental treatment and are trained to help children cope with dentistry.

Paediatric dentistry is an age related speciality and we provide basic oral care as well as specialist services including traumatic injuries, restorative care, minor oral surgical procedures and interceptive orthodontics.

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Children start losing baby teeth from the age of 6 years, but the primary molars are not lost until 10-12 years of age. If a cavity is not filled, this can lead to pain, infection of the gums and jaws, impairment of general health and premature loss/extraction of teeth.  This in turn can lead to space loss and perhaps create orthodontic problems in the future.

It has also been shown that early extraction of primary teeth can lead to the development of dental anxiety.

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