Paediatric Dentistry
Protect The Smiles Of Your Children With Our Family-Friendly Dentists
About Paediatric Dentistry
At Dental On The Bay, we warmly welcome children to our clinic and provide a host of comprehensive services for their dental needs. Focused on providing a pleasant experience for our child patients, we pay extra attention in patiently communicating with children that might only be seeing a dentist for the first few times of their life.
Our services include:
Preventive Dental Treatment
Restorative Treatment
Dental Extraction
Dental Emergency
Preventive Dental Treatment
At Dental On the Bay, we focus on preventing dental problems such as dental decay, teeth misalignment, etc. to maintain good oral health.
Preventive treatment includes dietary, dental habits and hygiene counselling, fluoride treatment, fissure sealants and preventive resin restoration.
Price: from $70 to $100
Restorative Treatment
In the event where we detect dental decay during your child’s dental examination, it is important to restore the tooth before the decay spreads to the nerve and starts causing pain.
We offer tooth-coloured restoration to restore the teeth while maintaining natural aesthetics. When a tooth is too extensively damaged, a dental crown may be recommended as it is durable and effective. Our doctors will assess your child’s dental condition and recommend the types of restorative material suitable for your child’s needs.
Price:
Tooth coloured filling from $80 to $150
Dental crown from $300 to $400
Dental Extraction
Baby teeth may need to be extracted due to extensive decay, pain, or over retention. Dental extraction may also be part of orthodontic intervention to prevent crowding of teeth from developing.
Price: from $70 to $120
Dental Emergencies
If your child has a dental emergency such as pain or dental trauma, please contact our clinic and we will try our best to attend to your child as soon as possible.
We will try to alleviate your child’s concern by performing temporary fillings, prescription of medications, trauma management or any necessary x-rays depending on the condition.
Emergency consultation price: from $80 to $100
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why should my child see a dentist since their baby teeth will fall out anyway?
Baby teeth are important for your child’s health and development. It helps them chew their food easily, learn to speak clearly and is also important for jaw development as it guides the adult teeth to grow into the proper position.
Having a healthy set of baby teeth also allows them to smile with confidence; allowing them to have better social interactions and grow up with high self-esteem.
When should I start bringing my child to the dentist?
Parents should bring their child to the dentist as soon as their first teeth erupt. Besides checking for dental decay, the dentist can also evaluate any adverse habits which may lead to future dental problems.
This allows the dentist to prevent problems rather than treating them. Children who visit the dentist only when they start to have discomfort often have more anxiety and may not cooperate for dental treatment. Starting dental examinations at an early age helps children learn that dental treatment can be pleasant and fun.
How can I prepare for my child’s first dental visit?
Do:
Talk to your child about what's going to happen and be positive. Have your child practice opening their mouth by role playing at home. Reading books or watching videos about first dental visits may help them to be less fearful and confident.
Schedule a time when your child is well rested and cooperative. Make sure your child brushes their teeth before the appointment.
Inform the dental staff of any special requirement or medical condition that your child may have.
Dont’:
Tell your child horror stories about dentist visits or communicate your own dental fears to your child.
Bribe your child into going to the dentist by offering candies or treats.
Threaten your child with dental extraction as punishment for poor behaviour.
Appointment Booking
With a team of caring and experienced dentists, Dental On The Bay is here to answer any questions and inquiries that you might have regarding paediatric dentistry. Our dentists are here to answer any questions or inquiries you might have about your children’s dental health. Fill in the following form and we will get back to you shortly to confirm your slot.