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The benefits
How your child can benefit
Our team members are very good at talking to children and explaining what to expect during their visit in simple and fun terms. The aim of children’s dentistry is to encourage healthy habits from a young age to keep their teeth and mouth healthy whilst at the same time reducing the chances of painful or expensive treatments later in life.
By teaching oral health through a child’s perspective, we hope to provide your child with the tools to pursue healthy oral hygiene habits.
Children’s Dentistry
Excellent and expert care for every age
All of us at Ormeau Dental Care firmly believe that any age is the perfect age to start a good oral hygiene routine. After all, the earlier you start looking after your teeth, the better chance there is of them lasting a lifetime.
But for small children, a visit to the dentist can be scary and unnerving.
By providing a comfortable, relaxed and child-friendly environment we create an atmosphere where kids can learn about their teeth and even have a little bit of fun!
The Ormeau Dental Care team members are pros at putting your child’s mind at ease and they’ll take the time they need to help them understand how different foods and drinks can affect their teeth.
We strongly believe regular visits to the dentist are not only a healthy habit for adults, it’s one that can, and should, start at any age.
Baby's first teeth
The Process
What your child can expect during their visit
Your child’s first visit with us is very similar to an adult check-up. We will thoroughly assess your child’s oral health and create a hygiene program designed especially for them. If you’re worried about how your child may feel about their first visit to a dentist, here are a few things you can do to help put their mind at ease:
Explain why visiting the dentist is a great thing to do with loads of benefits- it can help your child feel as if it’s their choice rather than a punishment.
Keep your explanation about the visit as simple as possible. Be positive and honest, of course, but don’t overload with details.
The dentist will not use words like ‘injection’, ‘hurt’ or ‘pain’ so you should avoid them as well!
Stay calm- your anxiety can pass to your child.
Role-playing such as ‘Pretend Visits’ can be very effective as easing your child’s nerves.
Trust your dentist. Our team members have lots of experience with children. Your child is in excellent hands.
Give your child plenty of encouragement before and positive reinforcement after the visit. Also, try not to ‘bribe’ your child - especially with sweets- because it can send the wrong message.
