Child’s First Dental Visit

What if my child feels anxious about visiting the dentist?

It is understandable some children may feel anxious or frightened about visiting the dentist. We suggest for parents to bring them along to your own regular check-up appointment so they can watch what happens and get used to the environment. It tends to help if they can anticipate what happens during a dental visit.

We have experienced and caring staff who are able to provide a pleasant environment for your children. The patience of our dentists also greatly increases the comfort level of children in our surgery.

We do, however, suggest you ensure your child is not too tired or ill on the day of the appointment; so we can make the experience a pleasant and happy one.

In rare instances, if extensive dental treatment is needed for an anxious child, we may suggest referral to see a paediatric dentist for a general anaesthetic.

It will reduce the chance of scaring the child and avert a future phobia of dentists.

It is understandable some children may feel anxious or frightened about visiting the dentist. We suggest for parents to bring them along to your own regular check-up appointment so they can watch what happens and get used to the environment. It tends to help if they can anticipate what happens during a dental visit.

We have experienced and caring staff who are able to provide a pleasant environment for your children. The patience of our dentists also greatly increases the comfort level of children in our surgery.

We do, however, suggest you ensure your child is not too tired or ill on the day of the appointment; so we can make the experience a pleasant and happy one.

In rare instances, if extensive dental treatment is needed for an anxious child, we may suggest referral to see a paediatric dentist for a general anaesthetic. It will reduce the chance of scaring the child and avert a future phobia of dentists.