Children's Dentistry in Parramatta

At Painfree Dentistry, we work with parents to make sure that children get quality dental care.

We make the most out of each visit and use it to teach children and parents about oral health. Our dentists in Parramatta keep parents updated about their child’s dental health and guide them on what to expect at the milestones in their child’s life. We will give you tips on steps to take to get the right oral hygiene and tell you what sort of issues you should be looking out for.

This way, oral health problems can be identified and treated quickly. If our dentists find any issues, we will work with you to plan the suitable treatment. We can offer advice and guidance on any concerns during the different stages of your child’s development.

The anticipatory guidance framework is as follows.

6-12 Months Milestones: This milestone is all about the eruption of the first baby tooth/teeth. Dentists will look at how the teeth are erupting and the child’s oral development. They will also give tips on teething and assess their fluoride status. We will go over how to keep the mouth clean and cleaning techniques for this age with parents. Harmful habits, like thumb sucking can be addressed.

12-24 Month Milestones: There are a few milestones for this age: the completion of primary dentition, arch length determination, and the occlusal relationships. Dentists will look at fluoride and oral hygiene and discuss space maintenance. Due to the age group, we will also discuss what to do if there is accidental ingestion. We review how your children care for their teeth at home, along with electrical safety and what to do in case of oral trauma due to injury.

2-6 Years Milestones: The milestones for this age include losing the first baby tooth and eruption of incisors and molars. Dentists will discuss how to keep the gums healthy and will reassess their fluoride intake. Home oral care will also be reviewed. If your child is still sucking their thumb, we will develop plans to help the habit. We go over diet and talk about injury prevention.

For children to have the right start in their dental journey, they should first visit the dentist when the baby teeth have started to grow. We recommend that you visit our dentist before they are twelve months old. Waiting longer than this can allow issues to arise.

Dentists used to recommend that children visit the dentist at around the age of three. However, to promote good oral hygiene and help prevent future issues, the new recommendation is under a year.

Dental Crowns in Harris Park

Baby teeth fall out naturally. However, in some cases, baby teeth can be damaged because of tooth decay. Tooth decay and tooth loss can cause a variety of issues for children in the future. That is why the team at Painfree Dentistry offer baby tooth crowns.

Dental crowns protect and improve the function and appearance of your child's tooth. 

It is vital to keep a baby tooth in place so that it falls out naturally. The main reasons why dentists save damaged baby teeth are:

• To aid your child in speaking and eating
• To act as a space holder for permanent teeth

It is crucial to have good oral hygiene from a young age to avoid the need to treat gums and teeth. Here are some tips you can teach your children so they can protect their teeth.

• Brush and floss teeth twice a day
• Visit the dentist regularly
• Use a mouth guard during sports and physical activities
• Avoid chewing on ice, fingernails, hard candy, and pencils

If you have any concerns about your child’s teeth or if you just want them to have a check-up, call the friendly team at Painfree Dentistry. We accept new patients in our child-friendly dental practice. We want to make children’s dentistry as free of stress and pain as possible.