Kid’s Dentistry

Starting your child’s dental journey early sets the foundation for healthy habits that last a lifetime. The first few visits to the dentist are not just about checking teeth; they’re about building trust and comfort. These early exams introduce your child to the dentist in a calm, friendly environment, making future visits easier. As a leading child dentist in Glen Waverley, we ensure that your little one feels comfortable and confident in our care.

Initial examinations start as informal dental evaluations. These are typically done when a child’s teeth erupt from their gums. In these quick sessions, we quickly evaluate the newly formed teeth for decay and to see which have started forming.

Eventually, as more teeth form and the little patient becomes more comfortable, the examinations get a little more involved. These thorough evaluations look to assess jaw bone development and soft tissue health. We carefully review teeth for signs of cavities and as the child grows, we’ll monitor development to see if orthodontics may be needed later in life.

As the child grows, and baby teeth give way to adult molars, we’ll carefully analyse the surface of these important chewing teeth. In many cases, the surface of the back teeth have grooves and dips. Acting as little pockets for food debris, they can be almost impossible to thoroughly clean. Over time, trapped food particles cause plaque bacteria growth, which then creates cavities.

This unfair dental characteristic is easily treated with fissure sealing. This painless procedure covers teeth chewing surface and prevents food from getting trapped in its grooves and pits. Your dentist ensures all food debris is removed from teeth and the fissure sealant is brushed on and then hardened with an ultraviolet light beam.