Children’s Dentistry
Children’s Dentistry Campbelltown
A child's first steps or words are significant milestones, marking the beginning of a new chapter. Similarly, their initial dental visit is a crucial step towards a lifetime of oral health. At Bradbury Dental Surgery, we understand the importance of creating a positive and memorable experience for your little one. Our dentists are committed to providing gentle, compassionate care, ensuring that their first dental visit is a positive one. Early dental visits are essential for preventing future dental problems and setting your child up for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
To foster a lifetime of oral health, it’s crucial to encourage healthy habits like brushing, flossing, and a balanced diet from an early age. Early intervention can prevent minor oral issues from becoming serious. By entrusting your child’s dental care to our experienced dentists, you’re ensuring their smile is in safe hands.
What is Children’s Dentistry
Children’s dentistry, also known as pediatric dentistry, is a speciality dedicated to protecting and improving children's oral health. From the first tooth to adolescence, our experienced dentists create a positive and nurturing environment to ensure a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Children's dentistry involves age-appropriate treatments and prevention care designed specifically for the young smile. From the First check-up visit to addressing specific concerns, our pediatric dentists provide advanced care with a gentle touch.
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Regular dental check-ups and screenings are integral to the practice of preventative dentistry.
Fluoride is a mineral that strengthens tooth enamel and helps protect against tooth decay.
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Emergency Dental Care
Gum disease, periodontal disease, is a common dental condition affecting millions worldwide.
Fissures are the natural grooves and crevices present on the chewing surfaces of teeth.
If you actively engage in sports or suffer from teeth grinding, you may need to use mouth guards to protect your teeth from wear and tear.
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Inlay and Onlay restorations are custom-made fillings typically used to repair teeth with large defective fillings or teeth damaged by decay or trauma.
Fillings are an essential dental procedure for treating cavities and restoring damaged teeth.
Our Services for Children
At Bradbury Dental Surgery, we ensure that children receive comprehensive dental care in an excellent, friendly environment. Our skilled pediatric dentists and staff specialise in handling young patients and their unique needs. Here's a rundown of what we have to offer:
Kids Dentistry Campbelltown
Discover the myriad benefits that embracing preventative dentistry brings, extending beyond the realm of a healthy smile. Here’s an in-depth look at the advantages:
Prevention of Dental Problems
Regular dental check-ups and proper oral hygiene practices can prevent common dental issues such as tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease. That's why, we focus on educating parents to take care of their children's oral health.
Promoting Healthy Dental Development
Monitoring a child's dental growth is essential for identifying potential abnormalities or orthodontic issues. Our expert dentist detects early issues with a child's teeth and corrects them through timely intervention.
Establishing Good Oral Hygiene Habits
Early dental visits help educate parents and children about correct oral hygiene practices. Parents should understand how important it is for the child to brush twice a day, floss, and follow a healthy diet to maintain good oral health.
Managing Dental Anxiety
Regular dental visits from an early age help to reduce dental anxiety and fear. Our top priority is providing a positive and comfortable experience for young patients. Our gentle techniques, effective communication, and child-friendly approach ensure a positive attitude toward dental care.
Overall Well-being
Good oral health in children is essential for overall well-being because dental problems can impact their chewing, speaking, and eating abilities. Early detection of dental issues can prevent discomfort, pain, and future complications that may affect their quality of life.
Building Strong Foundations
At Bradbury Dental Surgery, we know that education is important for maintaining optimal oral health for children. Our dedicated team of dental professionals provides comprehensive oral health education to children and parents alike Here’s how we support families in maintaining good oral hygiene routines:
Significance of Education
To prevent dental issues and promote overall well-being, we believe in empowering parents with knowledge. By educating parents about child dentistry, we aim to foster a strong foundation of trust with Campbelltown residents. Together, we can work towards a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Practical Tips and Guidance
We provide practical tips and guidance on perfect oral hygiene routines and dental care. We encourage proper brushing techniques and regular brushing and flossing while offering nutritional advice for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. We provide age-appropriate instructions to ensure families feel confident about their oral health.
Resources and Support
We offer informational handouts and online materials to support parents that cover a wide range of topics, such as oral hygiene tips, age-specific dental care, and common concerns about children's oral health. Our goal is to keep parents well-informed and provide comprehensive support with exceptional service for their children's oral health.
Personalised Guidance
We provide personalised care to every child based on their specific oral health needs. Our skilled dentists take the time to address individual issues and tailor oral hygiene practices to suit each child's unique needs. We offer one-on-one consultations to discuss concerns to ensure proper care.
Frequently Asked Questions
A child should start seeing the dentist around the time their first tooth emerges or by their first birthday, whichever comes first. This early introduction helps children feel comfortable with visiting the dentist and helps identify any potential problems early.
The "Rule of 7" is a guideline in pediatric dentistry that suggests children should visit the dentist for the first time by age 7. This is the age when baby teeth of children start to fall out and the first permanent molars start to emerge. The rule highlights the importance of a timely dental checkup that ensures good oral health habits and prevents upcoming dental issues
Dentists treat the rotten teeth of children through various methods that depend on the severity of the decay. Through fluoride treatments, early decay can be managed and oral hygiene improved, but fillings are the most common solution for cavities. Severe decay may require crowns, root canals, or tooth extraction in some cases.
Cavities in children are not solely the fault of parents because tooth decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar and starches, which cause enamel breakdown. Some factors, such as genetics, oral hygiene, and diet, increase the risk of cavities, but parents can control these through good oral hygiene practices.
Yes, decayed teeth can often be saved, especially if caught early. Depending on the severity of the decay, treatment options range from fluoride treatments and fillings to root canals and even dental implants.
Pediatric dentistry is a specialised branch of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of children from childhood to adolescence. It includes the management of children's specialised dental care, dental health, or special needs.
No, dental implants are not usually recommended for children because their jaws are still developing. Generally, dental implants are considered when the jaw has completed growth, which typically occurs between the ages of 16 and 17 for girls and 18 and 21 for boys.
Yes, dental floss can be used for children, and doctors recommend starting flossing during the first two dental checkups, usually around age two or three. Although parents can help with flossing until about age 6 or 7, it is essential to address this early to prevent plaque and cavities between teeth.
When a tooth has severe damage or decay that cannot be repaired with treatments such as a filling, crown, or root canal, this can include situations where the tooth has broken down below the gum line, has extensive decay that has reached the pulp, or there is significant bone loss due to gum disease.
Happy Smiles | Children's Dentistry
At Bradbury Dental Surgery, we understand that your child's first dental visit can be a significant milestone. We prioritise creating a positive and welcoming experience where your little one feels comfortable and at ease
Fun and Engaging
We make dental visits fun with playful activities, age-appropriate videos, and friendly conversation.
Our dentists are experts at connecting with children and making them feel relaxed.
Gentle and Caring
Our expert paediatric dentist uses gentle, advanced techniques to minimise discomfort during your child's dental treatment. We may also use numbing gels or distraction methods like music or videos to keep your child calm and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Focus on Communication
We understand that open and honest communication is essential for reducing dental anxiety in children. Our team actively listens to your child's concerns and answers all your questions with patience and understanding. We use child-friendly language to explain procedures and outcomes.
Child-Friendly Environment
We offer a welcoming atmosphere with bright and cheerful décor, comfortable seating for children and their parents, and a designated play area with toys and books.
Tailored Approach
Every child is unique, so we adapt a personalised approach to meet their needs.
Our friendly staff, safe dentistry, advanced technologies, and welcoming environment ensure a positive experience and exceptional dental care.