Children's Dentist in Doncaster
Shoppingtown Dental in Doncaster is pleased to welcome children of all ages to our family-friendly clinic. We aim to make the experience fun for little ones by offering a friendly, relaxed environment so that they look forward to coming in for regular check-ups and cleans.
Your Child’s First Dental Visit
It is recommended that children first see the dentist in Doncaster around age one. This timing allows our Doncaster dentists to check how their baby teeth are developing and spot issues early on.
Why Baby Teeth Are Important
Monitoring the health of baby teeth and providing prompt treatment if necessary is crucial. These little teeth play the important role of holding space for incoming adult teeth, ensuring that they emerge properly.
Baby teeth are also softer and more prone to developing cavities than adult teeth, so seeing your child routinely helps us spot decay and treat it promptly to protect the tooth.
The problem with losing a baby tooth before it is ready to come out naturally is that it allows adjacent teeth to drift into the open space. Then, when the adult tooth is ready to appear, there is no longer enough room, causing it to come in at an odd angle and cause alignment issues.
We Make Dental Visits Fun for Kids
Children love visiting our Doncaster dental practice because our team makes their appointments a positive, fun experience. One of the best things about bringing your child in at an early age is that they get used to seeing our dentist and dental team and soon understand they are safe in our care.
We work on establishing rapport and showing them dentistry is nothing to fear. This builds a solid foundation of trust going forward and can help them avoid the dental anxiety many adults experience.
Keeping Small Smiles Healthy as They Grow
Our oral health therapist will support your little one through all the stages of their dental development into adolescence. Some of the children’s dental services they provide include:
- Performing dental checks and diagnoses
- Taking x-rays of teeth and jaws
- Developing dental care plans
- Restoring cavities with tooth fillings
- Extracting baby teeth under local anaesthetic when required
- Conducting oral health education and nutrition counselling
Affordable Children’s Dentistry in Doncaster
Remember, Shoppingtown Dental is a preferred provider for CBHS and NIB, so much of your child’s dental treatment could be gap-free. And you will see us bulk billed if your child is eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefit Scheme. We also work with SuperCare, which helps you easily apply for the early release of your Superannuation.
Now it’s more affordable than ever to help your little one to maintain a happy, healthy smile!
Is It Time to Book Your Child’s First Dental Visit?
If your little one is about to celebrate their first birthday or you have an older child due for their next dental check-up and clean, we would love to meet them. We invite you to contact our dental clinic in Doncaster to book a convenient appointment.
