When should my child first visit the dentist?

We recommend a first visit as soon as the first baby tooth erupts, typically around 6 months of age. This ensures development is on track and builds early comfort in the clinic.

How can I prepare my child for their first visit?

Keep it positive and avoid words like 'needles.' Tell them the dentist will 'count their teeth' or 'take pictures of their smile' to make the experience feel like a fun adventure.

What tips do you have for children's brushing and flossing?

Brush twice daily for two minutes with children's fluoridated toothpaste. Supervise brushing until age 6 and rinse with water after acidic snacks to protect developing enamel.

What food and drink should my child avoid?

Limit sugary foods, fruit juices, and soft drinks to prevent cavities. Water is always the best choice for maintaining healthy teeth and overall oral health.

What is the Medicare CDBS?

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) provides up to approximately $1,000 in bulk-billed dental treatment over two years for eligible children. We proudly support this scheme at le tooth.

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It is essential for children to develop good dental hygiene and habits from a young age.

Your children will feel right at home during treatment with our friendly Ascot dentists and West End dentists.

Discover more below about how we can support your child's dental health.

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Why early dental care matters

At le tooth, we believe that a child’s early experiences at the dentist shape their relationship with oral health for the rest of their lives.

It is a common misconception that baby teeth "don't matter" because they eventually fall out anyway. Healthy baby teeth are essential for a child's development, by facilitating:

Proper nutrition, by allowing children to eat and chew without pain
Speech development, by allowing children to forms sounds and words correctly
Optimal adult teeth development, by acting as placeholders in the mouth. If a baby tooth is prematurely lost to decay or trauma, it can no longer hold that place for the adult tooth, leading to overcrowding of teeth as other teeth move into fill the gap.

How do we support your child's dental health and development?

We have designed our Ascot and West End dental clinics to be places where children feel safe and curious, not intimidated.

Our dentists combine clinical and behavioural expertise to ensure that every child's visit is as calm as it is thorough.

Especially for children visiting us for the very first time, we focus on building trust through positive reinforcement and gentle explanation. We take the mystery out of the dental chair, turning a check-up into a reassuring, educational adventure.

In support of accessible dental care, we provide bulk-billed dental treatment for kids eligible under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

Preventative care

When it comes to children's dentistry, our primary focus is around preventative care.

Routine check-up and cleans are just as important for kids as for adults. By preventing decay and gum disease before they cause discomfort or long-term damage, we can help keep your child's development on track.

During your child's check-up and clean, we gently remove tartar and plaque from their teeth using ultrasonic and polishing techniques, with particular focus on any areas that have been missed by regular brushing. We proactively apply protective treatments such as fluoride and fissure sealants where necessary to stop decay in its tracks.

Our friendly dentists in Ascot and West End also use these visits to teach your children correct brushing and flossing techniques, empowering them to take charge of their own dental care for the long-term.

And as your kids start playing sports, we can give their teeth the best protection on the field with custom-fit mouthguards.

Growth monitoring

At your child's every visit, we monitor the 'biological clock' of their mouth.

We track the eruption and loss of baby teeth to ensure your child's dental development is occurring at the appropriate rate. Whether a baby tooth is staying in too long or an adult tooth is slow to appear, early detection allows us to manage the space effectively.

We also check for signs of malocclusion, or bite issues. Identifying these problems early and referring a specialist orthodontist in Brisbane ensures the best long-term results for your child's smile into adulthood.