Pediatric Dentistry
On this page you will find answers to the questions we are asked most often about your child’s dental health. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please get in touch.
The first experience shapes the years that follow
A child’s first encounter with the dentist is the beginning of an attitude that lasts a lifetime. If that first visit involves a painful complaint and a hurried procedure, the child associates the dentist with pain and resists going in the years that follow.
That is why our priority with young patients is building trust. At an introductory appointment, made while there is no complaint, the child gets to know the setting, the chair and the instruments without fear. When treatment really is needed, everything then goes far more smoothly.
Why do baby teeth matter?
When baby teeth are neglected on the grounds that “they will fall out anyway”, the permanent teeth developing beneath them are affected. A baby tooth lost early lets the neighbouring teeth drift into the gap, leaving no room for the permanent tooth — which creates a need for orthodontic treatment later. Advanced decay in a baby tooth causes pain and infection, affecting the child’s eating and sleep.
An Introductory Appointment
No procedures at the first visit. The child gets to know the setting and the instruments without fear.
Preventive Treatments
Fissure sealants and fluoride applications take precautions before decay starts.
Early Orthodontic Monitoring
Jaw development is monitored; problems spotted early are solved with shorter treatments.
How does your child’s appointment work?
The procedure is usually completed in a single session. The steps below show the general flow.
