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Your child’s first visit to a kid’s dentist in Point Lonsdale is impoartant as it establishes the foundation of your child’s experience and their future oral health habits. 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 we pride ourselves on our kid’s dentists in Point Lonsdale so you can get your child’s oral health on the right path from an early age.
At Dentists & Doctors we ensure children’s dentistry visits are a fun and comfortable experience. So, what can you expect at your first visit?
We recommend that your child have their first visit to a kid’s dentist 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 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 have noticed anything new and odd in your child’s mouth contact Dentists & Doctors for expert kids’ dentists in Point Lonsdale today on 03 5221 9129.
At Dentists & Doctors we are a one stop shop for all your 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:
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 contact Dentists & Doctors in Point Lonsdale 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.
Our kid’s dentists in Point Lonsdale love seeing children and families at Dentists & Doctors and understand we can all get a bit anxious. That’s why we take the time to sit down and chat to you and explain the whole process from start to finish, ensuring you have breaks along the way.
Contact us today on 03 5221 9129 or visit our dental clinic to meet our highly experienced staff and team 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.
