Children’s Dentistry
We welcome children at Bio Compatible Dentistry. An ideal time to introduce your child to the dentist is around the age of three or four. Treatment may not be required, however introduction at an early age will allow them to develop positive associations with going to the dentist and they will know what to expect. During a simple examination our team will endeavor to make their first experience an enjoyable one with the creation of trust and confidence.
Regular checkups will help reinforce good dental habits and prevent dental problems in the future, enabling your dentist to monitor your child’s teeth as they grow in. Orthodontic referrals may be provided if required.
If dental treatment is required your child will be introduced to all of the dentist’s tools and the procedure will be demonstrated outside of the mouth before commencing. Your dentist will also discuss the procedure and all materials to be used when the treatment plan is presented.
Some children may require more specialist care particularly where they have already been through traumatic experiences, or if their dental decay is so extensive that “painless” dentistry cannot be avoided. In such cases your child may be referred to a specialist children’s dentist, a paedodontist.
At BCD there are certain treatments we do not offer children. They include fluoride therapy, pulpotomies (root canal treatment in a baby tooth) and metal crowns. If you and your dentist feel that your child would benefit from one of these treatments we will refer your child to an appropriate practitioner and work with them towards an optimal outcome.
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