The earlier you introduce your child to a dental surgery, the less anxious the child will be if they need treatment in the future. Our practice is well known for providing a wonderfully relaxing environment for children. Our dentists and staff all love children and we go out of our way to make kids feel comfortable and at ease.

We recommend bringing your child for a non-clinical introductory visit, while you attend yourself, from as early as 2 years old. This could just be to meet the dentist and staff.

Our philosophy is very much prevention rather than cure, with the emphasis on education to prevent decay. This includes diet advice, oral hygiene instructions for the child and parent and placing protective fissure sealants. Fissure sealants (plastic coatings applied to the top surfaces of molars with deep grooves) are a clinically proven method of preventing tooth decay and we recommend these from about 6 years old.

If your child is very anxious, please see your sedation options under the General Dentistry section.