What it is
Child-focused preventive and restorative care: fluoride application, pit-and-fissure sealants, space maintainers, pulpectomy and habit-breaking appliances.
Who needs it
Children from their first birthday onwards — early visits prevent problems and build a lifelong positive attitude to the dentist.
Procedure overview
- 1Friendly 'tell–show–do' introduction visit
- 2Examination, cleaning and fluoride varnish
- 3Sealants on newly erupted molars
- 4Treatment of decay with child-sized instruments
Aftercare
- Supervise brushing until age 8
- Pea-sized fluoride toothpaste twice a day
- Limit sticky snacks and juice between meals
Frequently asked questions
Do milk teeth really need treatment?
Yes. Milk teeth hold space for permanent teeth; early loss causes crowding, and infection can damage the developing adult tooth.
My child is scared of the dentist. What can you do?
We use short, positive introductory visits with no treatment at all, so the child learns the clinic is a safe place first.