Taking your child to the dentist early, around the time of the first tooth eruption, gives them a head start on their oral health. It may lessen the odds of dental phobia later and help prevent complex oral health complications as they age.
Additionally, your child’s dentist in Oatley and the entire team work to make chores like brushing, counting teeth, and rides in the dental chair fun. We keep your child’s association with dentistry positive, allowing them to explore our dental clinic and ask questions about teeth.
For our part, we’re continuously monitoring their oral development and tendencies, allowing us to intervene when issues arise.
If you bring your child to the dentist later in life, they may feel frightened, and we may uncover oral or developmental issues that require advanced and ongoing treatment to correct.
Preparing Your Child for Their First Dental Visit
The best way to prepare your child is to instil positive associations early.
- Talk about the dental clinic in a positive light—a fun place to be!
- Take them to one of your dental visits for an early introduction to care.
- Avoid using words like ‘drill’ and ‘needle’.
Keeping Little Smiles Healthy: Children’s Dentistry in Oatley
We offer a wide range of children’s dentistry services, including:
- Preventive dentistry: Comprehensive check-ups, orthodontic checks, oral and jaw development checks, fissure sealants, fluoride treatments, mouthguards, space maintainers
- General dentistry: Cavity treatment, tooth-coloured restorations, and emergency dental care
We also pay close attention to your child’s breathing and function related to oral development. Sometimes, we may refer complex orthodontic issues to a trusted specialist.
The dentist always discusses findings with you and can provide tips for at-home care, including nutritional advice.
Our Oatley Children’s Dentist Awaits Your Call
If you have questions for our team or want to book your child’s first dental visit with us, a team member will be standing by to get you started.
We serve all locations and treat patients of all ages!