As a general guide, take your child for their first dental check-up around their first birthday or when their first teeth appear. Early visits help build familiarity and let us spot anything small before it grows.

Paediatric dentistry focuses on the dental care of babies, children and teenagers, including how to make visits calm and positive. Our dentists are general dentists with substantial experience caring for children. If your child ever needs care beyond our scope, we will guide you to the right place.

Yes. We welcome parents to be present during treatment so you can comfort and reassure your child, which helps both of you feel at ease.

Nitrous oxide is a widely used and well tolerated way to help children feel relaxed during treatment. We only use it where it is suitable, and we will talk it through with you first.

For most children, a check-up every six months works well, though we may suggest a different interval based on your child’s needs. Regular visits keep prevention on track and keep the dentist feeling familiar.

Keep it positive, avoid scary words, and frame the visit as meeting a friendly helper who counts teeth. An early, low-pressure visit and a parent close by make a big difference for a nervous child.

Yes. Baby teeth help your child eat, speak and hold space for adult teeth. Looking after them early supports healthy development and good habits for life.