Children's Dentistry

Gentle dental care for younger patients, from a no-treatment adaptation visit that helps a child feel at ease through to fillings, protective fissure sealing and, when necessary, removal of a baby tooth. The focus is on building a positive experience early so children grow up comfortable with the dentist. Preventive sealing of the grooves in back teeth helps reduce the risk of decay in vulnerable young molars.

Children's dentistry at Adent is designed around making early dental visits calm and positive, so that children build a good relationship with the dentist from the start. For an anxious or first-time child, an adaptation visit lets them sit in the chair, meet the dentist and become familiar with the surroundings without any treatment being carried out — an approach associated with less dental anxiety later on. When treatment is needed, the practice provides child-appropriate care including fillings in milk (baby) teeth to manage decay and keep the tooth comfortable and functional until it is naturally lost. Fissure sealing is offered as a preventive measure: the deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of back teeth are sealed with a protective coating that makes them easier to keep clean and helps reduce the chance of decay taking hold in these vulnerable spots. Where a baby tooth is too decayed or is causing problems, a gentle extraction can be carried out. Throughout, the dentist explains things in a way children and parents can follow and offers guidance on brushing, diet and prevention to protect both baby and developing adult teeth. Paediatric care at the practice is supported by a dentist with a particular interest in treating children. Suitability and the best approach for each child are discussed with parents, and treatment is always paced to the individual child's comfort.