Children

Most of our adults that have delayed receiving dental care, have done so due to a poor experience as a child. At Avenue Dental we want to set up favourable experiences from a young age so that your child not only tolerate going to the dentist but actually looks forward to it! As a result we are often complimented on how much dentistry has improved.

The best way to minimise or eliminate poor experiences at the dentist for your child is to introduce your children to dentistry early. We encourage children to have their first visit around their second birthday. This visit will not involve a full examination (in most cases) and is usually free of charge. The aim of this visit is to obtain a general view of the smile with an introduction to the chair and surroundings (a chair ride!) At subsequent visits, we will gradually introduce, the light, the mirror, and the examination.

In this day and age it is not just possible, it is possible that six monthly visits to the dentist can produce an adult smile free of decay and with no fillings!

All of our dentists are highly trained in the treatment of children and developing teeth, however, we strongly believe that children respond well to a friendly voice and a bit more time than that required for an adult. For this reason, we encourage children to see our therapists Deborah Kerridge, Natasha Ferrington, Amelia Seselja and Ingrid Blomberg. Our therapists combined have over 40 years of experience in treating children’s teeth. Deb and Natasha have children of their own and both have a wonderful nature that children respond to well. Ingrid and Amelia have no kids of their own (yet) but a passion for children’s dentistry and preventative care.

As always, regular brushing, flossing and a balanced diet at home are essential in forming and maintaining happy, healthy teeth. Let us advise you on the best methods and means to achieve this.