In our paediatric dentistry care, a preventive approach, early intervention and reducing dental anxiety are the core priorities. We plan long-term follow-up from the primary (milk) tooth stage through to the permanent dentition.
Our paediatric dentistry care is organised under six main headings.
Preventive treatments
Fluoride applications and fissure sealants provide protection against decay. Applied at an early age, these reduce the need for more extensive treatment later.
Treatment of decay in milk teeth
Decay in milk teeth must always be treated in order to protect the permanent teeth. Restorative approaches are tailored to the age group.
Extraction in children
An extraction is planned where a space maintainer is needed or where orthodontic treatment requires it. It is carried out comfortably under local anaesthesia.
Space maintainers
Where a milk tooth is lost early, a space maintainer is fitted to preserve the gap until the permanent tooth erupts.
Early orthodontics
An assessment is made around the age of seven; where needed, interceptive orthodontics can guide jaw development.
Managing dental anxiety
An introductory visit, play and a spoken explanation protocol help the child become comfortable in the clinical setting.
How your child’s first dental appointment is planned.
Introductory visit
The first visit involves no clinical treatment; it is a short meeting so the child can get to know the setting and the dentist. Your questions about diet, brushing and development are also discussed at this appointment.
Clinical examination and preventive plan
At the second visit an intraoral examination is carried out and any risk factors (dietary habits, enamel hypoplasia and so on) are assessed. Preventive treatments such as fluoride and fissure sealants are planned.
Regular follow-up
Routine check-ups are planned for your child at six-monthly intervals. These appointments are also an opportunity to review brushing technique.