Children’s Dentistry

At Heathcote Dental Surgery, we believe that instilling good oral hygiene habits from a young age sets the stage for lifelong oral health and wellness.

Enjoy a Lifetime of Adorable Smiles with Our Children’s Dentistry Services

There’s nothing more fulfilling than watching your children achieve their milestones as they grow. However, to ensure our children have the resilience to thrive and progress into adulthood, we must prioritise both their physical and oral health. This is where children’s dentistry comes in.

Children’s dental treatments, such as general checkups, cleaning and cavity protection, set the direction for a lifetime of optimal oral health. It teaches children to be aware of oral issues, ask for help when needed and set the path towards a healthier lifestyle.

At Heathcote Dental Surgery, we offer a range of dental services to prevent, treat and maintain your child’s teeth and gums. With a team of friendly and gentle dentists and an environment catering to your child’s comfort, we’re here to protect your child’s developing teeth with high-quality dental care.

Our Children’s Dental Services in Heathcote

Keep your child’s smile healthy and bright with dental services tailored to their unique needs. Whether you want to protect your child’s teeth, maintain their oral health with dental checkups and personalised oral hygiene instruction or are looking for cavity treatments with dental fillings, we’re here to support you and your family with gentle guidance and targeted dental treatments.

Our children’s dental services include:

Dental Checkup and Clean

Your child’s first dental checkup should be before their first tooth appears or no later than their first birthday. This helps make them more comfortable with the dentist and a different environment, promoting positive experiences from a young age. It usually involves a full mouth examination to check their developing teeth and routine visits help our dentists detect any potential issue early, preventing it from progressing. We encourage regular dental checkups for children after every 6 to 12 months and cleaning if required to remove plaque buildup and prevent cavities or decay. Dental checkups and cleaning help set the foundation of a healthy smile, helping protect and maintain their teeth and gums.

Oral Hygiene Instruction

Teaching children how to care for their teeth , and giving you strategies to help make teeth brushing easy, even fun, starts before they get their first teeth. Getting their introduction to tooth brushing correct goes a long way in helping them practise proper oral hygiene. We understand that it can be challenging for children to effectively clean between the teeth. It’s difficult to retain their attention and help them understand the importance of maintaining oral hygiene. This is why we work with you and your children, showing the correct brushing and flossing techniques, providing suggestions on a healthy diet and recommending age-appropriate products. We apply child-friendly methods to keep kids interested and provide an environment where they feel comfortable, helping both parents and children stay on top of their oral hygiene.

Dental Fillings

Cavities are one of the most common dental problems in children. But they are easily prevented with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. If you notice the onset of decay in your little one’s teeth, dental fillings can help stop the decay in its tracks. Even more importantly, catch decay early and “no drill” options exist ! Remember that “baby” teeth will generally be lost before they turn 12 and “the drill” can often be totally avoided if decay is treated early enough.

We offer different types of filling material suited to your kid’s age and teeth.

Tooth Extraction

Tooth extraction may sometimes be needed for an extensively damaged tooth. or when teeth are overcrowded. Crowding can affect the alignment of developing teeth, whereas decayed baby teeth can risk the surrounding healthy teeth. We do not suggest a tooth extraction for kids without careful consideration. It’s only when the health and function of healthy teeth are at risk of being compromised that a tooth extraction may be recommended.We generally recommend teeth only be extracted when required for pain management or for other reasons relevant to keeping the young patient happy.

Dental Fissure Sealants

Worried about your kid developing cavities? Then fissure sealants may be an ideal solution. A quick and painless procedure, fissure sealants cover deep grooves and pits on chewing surfaces, providing a protective barrier. This helps prevent cavities in children’s permanent teeth, making brushing and removing debris easier.

Dental Emergency

Accidents like a knocked out tooth during a fall or a cut lip during play happen. But getting timely emergency treatment is necessary to protect children’s developing teeth and soft mouth tissues from further damage. At Heathcote Dental Surgery, we offer same-day dental care for dental emergencies, helping provide immediate pain relief and comfort for both children and adults.

Your Local Children’s Dentist

We understand each child is unique and has different needs. Some kids may adjust easily to visiting the dentist while others may be more anxious and take time to open up. Being a family-centred dental practice, we cherish children and feel privileged to help them begin their oral health journey the right way. At Heathcote Dental Surgery, we’re here to support parents and caregivers with their children’s oral health by providing quality dental care tailored to their needs.