KIDS TEETH
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
• A visit to the dentist for a child should be fun.
• Focus the attention on the play area and the toys in the practice.
• Reassure by using kind and simple words.
Click on
KIDS KINGDOM
to try dental web fun for kids.
PREVENTION
It's the frequency of sweet foods/drinks that affects the growth of cavities.
Click
SNACKS for information on snacks that are tooth friendly.
Toothpaste strengthens the tooth surfaces.
Child not spitting out - use a pea-sized blob of children's toothpaste
per day.
Child spitting out - use stronger adult toothpaste that is even
more protective.
COST
• Examinations on children are free up to the age of 12.
• Treatment is charged at a concessionary rate.
At least one parent/guardian must be registered and receiving
regular examinations at the practice. If you would like your child
to be seen without being registered yourself, we can register your child
under an adult contract.