At Gympie Road Dental, we believe that good dental care starts at an early age. That’s why we provide dentistry for children of all ages, from young toddlers to adolescents at our children’s dental clinic.
Our team are trained and qualified to provide dental care for young children, providing the experience, knowledge, and expertise to make dental care fun and exciting.
Creating a positive first dental experience is crucial to helping your child develop proper dental hygiene. If they feel afraid or intimidated during their first visit, then they may develop a fear of dentists that they will take with them into adulthood.
Our priority for your child’s first visit is to make them feel comfortable and relaxed at all times, whether they’re in our reception or are in the dental chair. Keep in mind that first visits are primarily consultations, where our team will meet your child and assess their needs for developing healthy teeth.
We will always create a fun, friendly and exciting atmosphere so that your child feels comfortable and engaged throughout their visit.
Below are some tips to help you prepare your child for their first visit at our children’s dental clinic:
Proper dental care is an essential part of life, so it’s important to instill good habits early on. Young children can be especially susceptible to oral health problems, as their baby teeth are not as resilient to bacteria as adult teeth. During a teething stage, parents can discuss ways to alleviate teething pain with the dentist, such as using ointments and gels. For older children, parents might seek advice on addressing thumb sucking or teeth grinding during sleep.
At Gympie Road Dental, our children’s dental centre team aims to simplify dental care for children by making it fun and enjoyable. Our friendly staff focus on minimising any concerns that children may have and building instead a sense of positivity to encourage them to develop good dental habits. We also use age-appropriate tools to make their experience even better, such as toys, simple reading materials and child-friendly dental instruments.
We advise parents to introduce their children to professional dental care early on, and we highly recommend bringing them in as soon as they get their first tooth. You can bring them with you on your next check-up to introduce them to our children’s dental clinic team even before they start their regular check-ups and treatments. This approach helps children become comfortable in the dental environment and build a positive relationship with your dentist.
By instilling good dental care practices and proper dental hygiene at an early age, your child is more likely to develop good dental habits and carry these into adolescence and adulthood. Which means less problems and costly treatments required down the track.
If you’re looking for an experienced and qualified pediatric dentist in North Brisbane, Gympie Road Dental is here for you.
We offer a full range of children’s dental clinic services for kids of all ages, providing the professional dental care they need to grow healthy and beautiful teeth.
At Gympie Road Dental, we’ll make sure that your children always leave our clinic with a big smile. Schedule an appointment online or call (07) 3915 8888 for more information.
At Gympie Road Dental, we are happy to support families in taking advantage of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). This is a government initiative that provides eligible children aged 2 to 17 with access to essential dental treatments such as exams, cleans, fillings and preventative care up to $1,095 over 2 calendar years for each eligible child.
Contact our experienced team on (07) 3915 8888 who can help determine if your child is eligible and guide you through the process.