Children Dentistry at Stellenbosch Dental Studio can be a rewarding experience for your children and helps them to appreciate the importance of dental health.As a family-friendly dental practice, we work with patients of all ages and can treat all sorts of dental issues.  

 

Regular trips to the dentist are essential for children of all ages, from 18 months onwards - get professional care for your young one’s teeth today. Make an appointment now!

 

Our approach to Children Dentistry focus on:

• Oral health care for children from birth to adolescence 

• Restorative and preventive dental care 

• Early interception of oral diseases

• Teaching good oral hygiene habits from a young age - this can be the difference between a positive or negative experience with their oral health

• Seeing your child regularly to monitor and maintain their ongoing oral health 

 

Our Children Dentistry services include:

• Preventive treatment: fissure sealants, fluoride therapy

• Treatment of cavities. We treat small cavities in a non-invasive way with the help of air abrasion and also have methods to treat larger cavities with tooth-coloured fillings. 

• Fillings and extractions

• Root canal treatment of primary teeth and crowns

• Management of primary teeth injuries

• Dental treatment for children with special needs

• Infant oral health

• Extractions for baby teeth

• Pain control treatment: local or general anaesthesia

• Advice on brushing and flossing, how to check the cleanliness of teethand healthy dietary habits

 

If your child is experiencing more serious dental concerns your general dentist can either provide treatment or refer you to a specialist.

 

When do I need to bring in my child for the 1st time?

Every child is different and there is no right age. Herewith a few recommendations from our dentists:

• Children should visit the dentist by their first birthday

• The first visit should not be because of pain

• Create a positive association with your dentist: bring your children in when you come in for your regular evaluation. This will help to develop a positive outlook to their future dental visits.

 

What dental work does my child need?

We recommend the following routine and treatments:

• Regular visits, every 6 months

• Dental cleaning and checkup 

• Fluoride treatment to keep teeth their strongest

• Fissure sealants - most common dental services for children

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Sealants form a protective barrier on your child’s tooth, filling in the crevasses on the chewing surfaces of the teeth. This shuts out food particles that could get caught in the teeth, causing cavities. The application is fast and comfortable. Sealants last for several years, but will be monitored at your regular checkups. 

 

At Stellenbosch Dental Studio your young one can look forward to a friendly, relaxed and comfortable environment and professional dentistry every time.