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The initial appointment with a kids’ dentist near Leopold significant as it lays the groundwork for your child's dental journey and their future oral hygiene practices. Good oral health is essential for general health and wellbeing and early childhood is the time when most lifetime habits are established. It offers the greatest opportunity for prevention of tooth decay and can contribute to better oral health and general health all the way into adulthood. At Dentists & Doctors, near Leopold, we pride ourselves on kid’s dental prevention and education so you can get your child’s oral health on the right path from an early age.
At Dentists & Doctors, we strive to make children's dental visits near Leopold enjoyable and comfortable experience. So, what can you expect on your first visit?
We recommend that your child have their first visit to a trusted kid’s dentist near Leopold by the age of two, however getting your child comfortable and familiar with the dental setting from the age of one is great. Not only does it help acquaint your child to the dental environment but allows us to monitor the eruption of your child’s first teeth!
If you have noticed anything new or odd in your child’s mouth, contact our children’s dentist near Leopold at Dentists & Doctors today on (03) 5221 9129.
If you take your child to your early childhood nurse, you would be familiar with the dental checks completed by your early childhood nurse. We recommend that as soon as your child’s upper teeth have erupted, to lift the lip and check their oral health, paying particular attention to the area where the tooth and the gum meet.
If you notice any chalky white patches, it’s likely to be the first signs of tooth decay, also known as early childhood caries. Do not panic, you can implement preventive strategies and treatments are available to prevent further progression.
If you've observed any unusual changes in your child's oral health, don't hesitate to reach out to our children’s dentist near Leopold at Dentists & Doctors. Schedule an appointment with our experienced kids’ dentists near Leopold by calling (03) 5221 9129 today.
At Dentists & Doctors we are a one stop shop for all your families dental and cosmetic needs. We know the importance of providing you with the best treatment options, effective delivery in a comfortable environment and with familiar faces. We are a family centred practice that respects the needs of you and your loved ones.
We are able to provide you and your family with a comprehensive range of children’s dental services including but not limited to:
Dentists & Doctors near Leopold are delighted to offer dental care for your child through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) near Leopold.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is an Australian Federal Government program which covers the cost for general dental services (including examinations, X rays, cleaning, extractions, and fillings) up to $1000 over two consecutive calendar years.
To check if your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Scheme in Melbourne, contact Dentists & Doctors on (03) 5221 9129 and we can check your eligibility and balance.
Your child may initially resist toothbrushing at home, particularly as they grow older and develop their own personality and behaviours. It is therefore very important we encourage and introduce the following strategies to assist your implementation of good home care oral hygiene habits at home.
At Dentists & Doctors, we love seeing children and families and understand we can all get a bit anxious. That's why we dedicate time to sit down and discuss the entire appointment process for children’s dentistry near Leopold with you and your family. We ensure that you have the chance to ask questions, providing a thorough understanding from start to finish.
Contact us today on (03) 5221 9129 or visit our dental clinic to meet our highly experienced dental team and children’s dentist near Leopold and learn more about how you can help improve your family’s oral health!
Do you have questions about our dental services? We’re here to help! Check out the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, or browse through the list below for more information.
