Children's Specialised Dental Care
The paediatrics staff at Smile Hub Dental Clinic is aware of the importance of your child's first dental visit to their long-term oral health. In order to specifically cater to children and offer the finest level of treatment where prevention is crucial, Dr. Fee has completed advanced training and earned additional qualifications in paediatric dentistry.In order to remain restoration-free as adults and have a good outlook on their dental future, our professional team works hard to assist its patients retain a healthy mouth. This implies that they make a concerted effort to reduce dental fear from an early age so that they are at ease and confident when visiting the dentist later in life.
What age may my child go to the dentist for the first time?
When a child turns one or as soon as their first teeth appear in the mouth, we advise scheduling a first appointment. Early preventive guidance can help develop healthy eating and dental habits, which can keep your child's teeth strong and reduce the risk of future cavities or the need for more involved treatment.To lessen the possibility of your child developing dental issues that could come from their disease or could harm their health, if your kid is being treated by a medical professional, you should schedule an appointment with a paediatric dentist.
What should I anticipate from my child's initial dental appointment?
The goal of the initial appointment is to establish a rapport of trust with your child and lay the groundwork for a lifetime of joyful, self-assured patients who have healthy teeth and gums. The paediatric dental specialist will prioritise getting to know your child during the initial appointment. We will take a thorough medical and background history after discussing any issues or concerns, and perform an extensive oral examination. In order to spot any potential difficulties, we will analyse any behavioural abnormalities and examine the teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues. We might do a few digital x-rays. Any findings will be reviewed, and you'll be given an explanation of the suggested actions and choices. With you and your child, we will go over proper brushing techniques, flossing procedures, fluoride recommendations, and dietary guidelines.Because we recognise that every child is special and has different needs, we customise our care to meet those needs.
We have expertise working with children who are fearful and worried, and we want to make their first dental visit a joyful and good
experience for them. If your child is in pain or has experienced dental trauma, we may need to administer some emergency care.
What if my kid is scared to go to the dentist?
When visiting the dentist for the first time, many kids suffer fear or anxiety. They may also feel extremely worried after a prior medical or dental event. Our paediatric dentists are aware of these worries and phobias and have years of expertise treating kids of all ages in the most kind and relaxing way possible when receiving dental care.Sometimes these anxieties might be readily dispelled by talking to the youngster beforehand and describing every step of the suggested treatment. Their confidence will increase as a result, and they will be more equipped to handle their anxiety throughout the dental session.
Early childhood development and child psychology are taught as a part of specialised paediatric dental training, and we apply these concepts along with behaviour management approaches to assist children overcome their phobias.
However, there are times when kids are unable to cope and may need more sophisticated tactics.
What methods are available for youngsters who are anxious about going to the dentist?
Inhalation Children who must endure dental work that can induce fear or anxiety are frequently advised to utilise nitrous oxide and oxygen as a sedative. With the aid of nitrous oxide, your child may unwind and experience dental treatment with less pain and worry. At all times, your child will be awake and able to interact and speak. Additionally, it can lessen the gag reflex, which can impede dental treatment effectiveness and cause patients' discomfort and tension. Patients respond well to this type of sedation, which helps them cope so they can eventually undergo therapy without it in the future.Use of nitrous oxide during treatment is perfectly safe, and after the gas is shut off, the body swiftly rids itself of it. Our staff members are experts in paediatric dental sedation.
But in other cases, complete anaesthesia under sedation as a day patient may be the sole choice for treating juvenile patients. When there needs to be major dental work done on a young child or when all other options have failed, this may be the best option.
With Consultant Specialist Paediatric Anaesthetist and skilled paediatric nursing personnel, we do treatment under general anaesthesia in a hospital setting at the Smile Hub Dental Clinic.
