Perhaps you might already have a dentist and so the process is simplified as you already know the dentist and have a good relationship with them. Perhaps you might feel that your dentist’s personality and demean our is not suitable for your child. Where do you then start?


Get Recommendations:

Speak to friends, get a recommendation. Children need to feel comfortable and they need to establish a connection with the person they see. They sometimes need to warm to the person and sometimes they will get on with them from the outset. The dentist seeing them will hopefully be equally friendly and gregarious, connecting with your child at their level and establishing a common ground. Once this is achieved, the rest becomes simply a matter of good communication as trust has been established.


Regular Visits:

Hopefully your child’s first dental visit is an easy one and if you are doing the right things at home in regards to your child’s oral hygiene habits and dietary habits, then you have nothing to worry about. Children’s teeth can develop issues relatively quickly so it’s always best to keep your check up visits biannual, not to mention that it acclimatizes your child to dental visits being a normal thing and nothing to get concerned about. People often ask, at what age should I start taking my child to the dentist? In my opinion somewhere between the age of 2 and 3, depending on the child.


Dental Costs:

Kids’ checkups and routine cleans need not be expensive. Your health fund may cover a large part of it and you may also be eligible for the Child Dental Benefit Scheme through Medicare. Many surgeries will charge a reduced fee for kids, especially if they are at a very young age.

At North Rocks Family Dental, we feel we provide a very friendly, relaxed and happy environment for kids and we are very keen promoters of good oral health and good oral hygiene habits in order to minimize future issues and emotional distress to your child and yourself as a parent. We want to keep you and your kids smiling! Call us on 9871300 to make your child’s dental appointment or visit our website at www.northrocksfamilydental.com.au