Children’s Dentistry

Children require proper oral health all through to their teenage years. Failure to take care of their oral health can lead to bigger problems in adulthood.

That’s why it’s a smart choice to invest in dentistry for children. Children’s dentistry is dedicated to improving children’s oral health to ensure their gums and teeth are maturing healthily through various stages of childhood.

Consider General Dentistry for Children as Early as Possible

Children develop baby teeth as early as six months old. By 6 or 7 years, they begin losing their first set of teeth which are replaced by secondary, permanent teeth.

If there isn’t proper dental care, the child may be highly susceptible to oral decay and diseases that can cause lifetime complications and pain. For instance, early childhood dental caries, a very infectious oral disease, is five times more common in children than asthma and seven times more than hay fever.

How Do Our General Dentists Work with Children?

We have a team of warm and friendly dentists who love working with children. Our staff will ensure that your children love visits to the dentist, where they can have their oral hygiene checked and learn valuable lessons about good oral hygiene.

We use a fun, storytelling approach towards children’s dentistry that makes them more responsible with their dental health.

The oral healthcare services our qualified staff offer include:

• Infant oral health exams, inclusive risk assessments for mother and child
• Habit counselling, such as thumb sucking and pacifier use
• Preventive dental care such as fluoride and cleaning treatments, plus diet and nutrition recommendations
• Early assessment and treatment, such as improper bite and teeth straightening
• Repair of tooth defects and cavities
• Care for dental injuries
• Management of gum disease and other conditions such as short frenular, paediatric periodontal disease, mucoceles
• The safety of dental fillings and whether you should remove and replace them

• Checking on the bone density to see if the gum and jaw health is in decline
• The toothpaste, floss and mouthwash you use and safer alternatives
• Monitoring breathing and swallowing mechanisms and looking out for underlying issues in growth and health.
• Your child’s development, especially the way their teeth and jaws are growing
• Techniques for diagnosing and preventing mouth disease
• The healthy habits you need to adopt to avoid decay, tooth loss and gum disease
• The way oral health can affect your overall health and vice-versa
• What special dental practices a pregnant or soon-to-be pregnant mum needs to do to keep the baby healthy

Get South Eastern Children’s Dentistry Services

Your child’s oral health should not be taken lightly. Trust us at Malvern Smile Studios to care for your child’s oral health for a trouble-free future and better management of existing ailments. Talk to us today and learn all we can do for you and your child.