Childrens Dentist Monmouth

Your child’s dentist appointments are vital for introducing them to the importance of routine care.

They are also instrumental in helping your child develop preventive habits at home and teaching them about the importance of diet for healthy teeth. At Agincourt Dental, our dentists will help your child build confidence and make dentist visits something to look forward to, and not something to fear.

Support and guidance for your child as they grow

We understand that children have ever-evolving needs when it comes to their dental care. We will carry out minimally invasive routine examinations to spot even the smallest evidence of decay or structural abnormalities in your child’s tooth development.

When examining your child’s teeth, we will carefully look for evidence of the following:

• Decay (decay is the biggest threat to children’s teeth).
• Tooth wear (as a result of grinding and clenching).
• Ways in which diet might be affecting their teeth (or go on to affect their teeth).
• How the alignment of their teeth might be affecting their speech.
• How the development of their soft tissues could be affecting their breathing.

Supporting children and parents alike

We understand that your child’s first dentist visits can be challenging. It’s completely normal for small children to refuse being examined during their first visits, and that’s completely OK. These visits are primarily aimed at establishing a rapport based on trust with their dentist.

As they begin to feel more confident at the dentist, we will make their visits as interactive as we can. We believe in making visits fun and engaging, and we will always ensure your child leaves with a hefty dose of encouragement from us to keep brushing and eating healthily at home.

If you, as a parent or guardian, are struggling with encouraging your child to brush or eat the right foods, please let us know. We can offer some proven techniques to engage them and to help you feel more equipped to tackle these moments.

FAQs

Do you offer hygienist visits for kids?

Yes. We recommend bringing your child in for hygienist visits from the age of 5.

When should my child have their first dental visit?

We recommend bringing your child in around the time their first tooth appears—usually by 6 months of age. Starting early helps us ensure everything is developing correctly and allows you to ask any questions about teething, brushing, or diet. If you’d like advice even sooner, we’re more than happy to support you from day one.

How often do children need dental treatment?

This depends on a range of factors, including their diet, the level of decay, the condition of their enamel, and any medications they may be taking.

Dental decay is the main reason for tooth extractions amongst children, and it remains common (primarily due to the frequent consumption of sugar).

Our dentists can advise on how to reduce the harm that sugar can cause to children’s teeth and provide treatments such as fissure sealants. These are placed on the back of individual teeth to prevent cavities.