Nurturing Bright Smiles on Young Faces for a Lifetime
Are you looking for specialised dental care for your child? At Smileworks, we also focus on kids’ dentistry. We excel in creating positive and enjoyable dental experiences for your little ones. Our team understands the unique needs of children and tailors the dental services to provide a nurturing and comfortable environment of dental care, to foster a lifetime of good oral health, with keen focus on prevention.
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Benefits of Early Care and Protection
Providing your child with regular dental care builds trust and a positive relationship with dentistry, preventing the development of dental fears. Avoid painful situations by prioritising your child’s dental health from an early age.
Our Consultation Services
The First Visit to the Dentist
The first visit to the dentist is a crucial milestone for your child’s dental health journey. We make it a fun and informative experience, introducing them to the dental chair and equipment while alleviating any fears or apprehensions they might have.
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) Prevention
Understanding the risks of Early Childhood Caries (ECC), caused by milk feed from breastfeeding or bottle feeding, is essential. We educate parents on how to prevent these issues through post-feeding care.
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) Prevention
Understanding the risks of Early Childhood Caries (ECC), caused by milk feed from breastfeeding or bottle feeding, is essential. We educate parents on how to prevent these issues through post-feeding care.
Growth and Development
Children undergo active growth and development, impacting their jaw, teeth, and face. Our experts address concerns like removing baby teeth blocking permanent teeth and tackling habits like thumb sucking to ensure optimal growth.
Diet Counselling and Preventive Advice
Parents play a vital role in maintaining their child’s oral health. We provide parents with valuable guidance on explaining, motivating, and assisting their child in maintaining a healthy daily diet.
Diet Counselling and Preventive Advice
Parents play a vital role in maintaining their child’s oral health. We provide parents with valuable guidance on explaining, motivating, and assisting their child in maintaining a healthy daily diet.
Oral Hygiene Instructions for Both Parents and Child
We teach parents effective ways to convey oral hygiene instructions to their children in a fun and engaging manner that promotes understanding and motivation.
General Procedures
Prophylaxis and Topical Fluoride Application
Regular checkups include preventive measures like cleaning, polishing teeth, and applying a protective fluoride gel. This helps reduce the impact of cavity-causing acids on the teeth.
Fissure Sealants
We offer fissure sealants to block off grooves on permanent molars, preventing food traps and cavities. This treatment is especially beneficial for children with deep grooves or a higher risk of decay.
Advanced Care
Pulpal (Nerve) Treatment in Children
Children’s teeth are more prone to nerve infections due to their structure. We save these teeth through pulp treatment, preserving space for developing permanent teeth.
Tooth Coloured Fillings
Our advanced materials allow us to fill children’s teeth more effectively, ensuring comfort and aesthetic appeal.
Stainless Steel (SS) Crowns
For extensively damaged teeth, we use stainless steel crowns to restore functionality and aesthetics.
Extractions
Our skilled approach ensures that even extractions are handled with care and minimal discomfort for your child.
FAQs about Kids Dentistry
It is recommended that a child’s first dental visit should occur around their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth erupting.
Primary teeth serve important functions such as helping children chew, speak, and maintain proper alignment for permanent teeth. They also reserve space for adult teeth.
Talk positively about the dentist, read children’s books about dental visits, and play pretend dentist at home to make the experience less intimidating.
During a check-up, a pediatric dentist will examine your child’s teeth, gums, and oral development. They may also provide a gentle cleaning and apply fluoride if needed.
You can begin cleaning your child’s gums with a soft cloth before teeth erupt. Once teeth appear, use a small, soft toothbrush with a tiny amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Encourage a balanced diet, limit sugary snacks and drinks, and ensure regular brushing and flossing. Fluoride treatments and sealants may also be recommended by the dentist.
Yes, dental X-rays are safe when used with proper precautions. They help detect issues that may not be visible to the naked eye and are recommended as needed.
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately for guidance. In the case of a knocked-out tooth, try to preserve it in milk or saliva and seek immediate dental care.
Thumb-sucking and pacifier use are normal habits for young children. However, prolonged use can lead to dental issues. Most children naturally stop these habits by age four, but if not, consult a dentist for guidance.
Thumb-sucking and pacifier use can be normal habits, but if they persist beyond a certain age, they can affect dental development. Your dentist can provide guidance on how to address these habits if needed.
Some signs include crowded or crooked teeth, problems with biting or chewing, and speech difficulties. A pediatric dentist can assess your child’s dental development and refer them to an orthodontist if necessary.