We strongly believe that good oral health starts during the childhood years and we provide dental care for the entire family. We love welcoming children to the practice and we do everything we can to make their time with us as enjoyable as possible.

Children’s check-ups

We recommend regular check-ups for children from an early age, as this enables us to keep tabs on tooth development and gives your child the opportunity to get to know us and get used to the weird and wonderful sights and sounds of the dental clinic. Check-ups are only very quick and we make sure they are fun. We encourage kids to ask questions and we have plenty of books and games to keep them entertained.

During a check-up, the dentist will look around the child’s mouth to look for changes and check the development of the teeth. They will also look out for any potential problems, such as signs of cavities or decay and orthodontic issues, and these will be recorded in the child’s notes. Our dentists talk through their findings with parents and if treatment is needed, this will be discussed in full.

Preventative treatment

We provide preventative dental treatments for children to help to lower the risk of tooth decay and protect your child’s teeth. Fluoride varnish and fissure sealants can help to reduce the risk of decay dramatically and both procedures are quick and painless.

Fluoride varnish helps to make the enamel stronger, while fissure sealants provide a barrier between the biting surface of the tooth and bacteria and plaque. The sealant covers the fissures (small grooves and pits in the tooth surface) to prevent food from getting stuck and protect the teeth against plaque.