Children’s Dentistry
Dr. Roxanne Irani and the team at Gentle and Caring Dentistry perform ( as I don’t specialise ) children’s dental care, prioritizing a gentle, calming environment to alleviate stress or anxiety. We focus on preventive measures and oral health education to engage children in maintaining healthy teeth from an early age. Early childhood is critical for brain development, making it essential to instill positive attitudes and skills, including oral health care habits, which contribute to lifelong health and well-being.
Children often mirror their parents’ attitudes.
If you portray the dentist as intimidating or painful, your child may avoid dental care, potentially leading to more extensive treatments later on. Conversely, presenting dental visits as enjoyable and important encourages your child to develop a healthy, beautiful smile.
At Gentle and Caring Dentistry, we create a family-friendly environment to foster positive attitudes toward dental care for lifelong oral health. Our compassionate approach, coupled with advanced technology, ensures each patient receives exceptional dental care.
Unlike other practices, we prioritize building lasting relationships with our patients, supporting families and children in cultivating comprehensive dental care habits from early childhood.
General Questions
Brushing
Introduce brushing as soon as your child develops basic coordination skills, like using a knife and fork or tying their shoes. Assist them until they can brush thoroughly on their own.
Make it fun!
Brush together with your child to make it enjoyable. This approach has several benefits:
- Children are more likely to maintain habits they find fun compared to mundane activities.
- Visual learning alongside verbal instruction enhances understanding.
- Use songs, games, or cool toothbrushes to make brushing exciting.
Healthy Diet
A healthy diet is crucial for dental care. Foods that support overall health often benefit teeth too. Avoid sugary foods and drinks. Instead, include crunchy vegetables and fruits in kids’ lunch boxes to help clean teeth between brushes. Try options like carrot sticks with hummus or celery with cream cheese.
Visit the Dentist
To foster a positive attitude toward dental visits, make it a fun family outing rather than something to fear.
Changing Your Attitude Towards Dental Visits
It’s never too late to change your attitude toward visiting the dentist. Modern dental practices and technologies can significantly reduce discomfort during check-ups or procedures.
Contact us today to schedule a kids dental check-up appointment.
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Call The Office
(02) 9349 6668
Clinic Location
1 / 818 Anzac Pde Maroubra Junction
Hours
Monday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Email Us
appointments@gentleandcaringdentistry.com.au