Kids Dentistry

Compassionate Dental Care for Kids of All Ages

Did you know that 1 in 5 kids between the ages of 5 and 11 has untreated dental decay? Many children suffer from cavities, but with routine dental care, your child does not have to. The experienced and gentle dental experts at Amelia Street Dental Clinic are here to provide exams and cleanings, dental fillings, and other services to ensure that your children grow up with healthy teeth and gums.

Baby teeth or deciduous teeth are very important for proper alignment of the adult teeth as well as the proper growth of the jaws. Each and every tooth plays an important role till it is shed so it is vitally important that they are looked after well and do not decay or fracture.

Our Pediatric Dental Services

We offer the following treatment options for children and teens: ...

• Routine exams and cleanings
• Fillings for cavities
• Space maintainers
• Invisalign
• Traditional braces
• Habit-breaking appliances
• Fluoride treatments
• Root canals
• Crowns and bridges
• Extractions
• … And more

Does Your Child Need a Dental Appointment?

Not sure if your child needs a dental appointment? Once kids’ teeth start coming in, routine check-ups to the dentist’s... office are a good habit. In fact, after your child’s first tooth appears, you should wait no longer than 6 months before visiting the dentist. The Australian Dental Association recommends to have your child’s first dental appointment at about 12 months of age. Early dental visits make the child familiar with the dental environment, makes them more confident and gets them accustomed to preventive dental care. Good oral hygiene habits are developed early.

After that, a routine exam and cleaning should take place every six months or so. If it has been more than six months since your child has been to the dentist, now is the time to book an appointment.

Benefits of Pediatric Dental Care

• Treat and prevent cavities....
• Help your child’s teeth come in straight, and/or straighten teeth later.
• Maintain healthy gums to protect against gum disease.
• Prevent or treat pain so your child can enjoy every day to its fullest.
• Teach children good dental habits that they can use to protect their smiles for life.
• Early identification and intervention for deleterious habits like thumb sucking etc.
• Give them good nutritional advice.

We Provide a Positive Experience to Encourage Oral Hygiene

Here at Amelia Street Dental Clinic, we know that many children are nervous about going to the dentist. ... That is why our dentists are not only trained to provide comprehensive dental care, but also to reassure young patients and make them feel welcome, comfortable, and secure.

In fact, we strive to make the dentist’s office an enjoyable place to visit! We want kids to associate dental care with fun.

That way, they are more likely to take care of their own dental health at home.

Keeping Pediatric Dentistry Affordable with the Child Dental Benefits Schedule

Did you know that if your child is between ages 2 and 17, up to $1,013 in dental services may be covered over ... a two-year period through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)?

In order to be eligible for this benefit, you must qualify for Medicare, and receive at least one payment per year.

Learn more about CDBS and what it covers.

We are a bulk billing practice for CDBS patients so there will be no out of pocket expenses for eligible patients.

Fillings

As reported by the government, “Around 4 in 10 (42%) children aged 5–10 had experienced dental caries in their [baby] teeth.”...

Kids who experience cavities may feel pain and sensitivity, and may also miss school days and have lower grades.

Amelia Street Dental Clinic’s fast, gentle fillings stop dental decay from getting worse, strengthening children’s teeth.

That way, they can keep enjoy life to its fullest without tooth pain.

Space Maintainers

Usually when children lose their baby teeth, permanent teeth grow in quickly to replace them. But sometimes, a baby... tooth comes out long before a permanent tooth is ready to grow in.

We can provide your child with space maintainers. These dental appliances ensure that neighbouring teeth do not migrate or grow into the open space before the permanent tooth can take its proper place.

That way, your child is less likely to require braces later

Habit Breaking Appliances

Does your child still engage in thumb sucking past the age of four? If it continues longer, your child may develop an open bite... or other dental problems.

We can put a fixed dental appliance on the roof of your child’s mouth to help break the habit of thumb-sucking.

The appliance is not painful, but it makes it impossible to enjoy thumb sucking.

The process usually requires around a month or more. Eventually, your child will discover another method to self-soothe.

Extractions

Sometimes, your child might have a tooth that is too decayed for a filling. If it is a baby tooth, it might need to come out anyway. ...

Baby teeth also sometimes are in the way as permanent teeth grow in near them, which can lead to misalignment.

Pulling a tooth can provide space for permanent teeth to grow in straight.

If a tooth is badly decayed, removing it can also keep decay and infection from spreading, and stop the pain your child may be in.

We know that getting a tooth pulled can be scary for a child, which is why our pediatric specialists are gentle, communicative, and compassionate.

We will make sure the area is fully numb before pulling your child’s tooth, and will ensure that they feel safe and comfortable throughout the visit.

How Kids Can Maintain Their Oral Health

Your children can take care of their teeth and gums between appointments by: ...

• Brushing teeth and gums twice daily for two minutes.
• Rinsing with mouthwash (for ages 6 and up).

You can also help out by monitoring your child’s oral care habits when they are young.

Some rules of the thumb for your child’s dental visit. These are recommended by the Australian Dental Association.

1. Please do not tell your child to be brave (they already are.)
2. Please do not bribe your child.
3. Please do not till your child that it won’t hurt (or it will).
4. Please do not use the dentist appointment as a deterrent or a punishment.
5. Please do not be too anxious as a parent. Your calmness encourages your child.
6. Listen to the dentist’s advice. Do not interfere when they are speaking. All dentists are trained well to manage children.

Get Your Child Gentle Dental Care Now

Your child doesn’t have to live with the pain of untreated cavities. Amelia Street Dental Clinic is here to treat your child’s dental decay and teach healthy habits for life.

Our clinic is very popular among parents and kids. Take a look at some of our testimonials to see what [City] area parents have to say about our pediatric dental services.

Ready to book your child’s next dental appointment? Call (number) today. We look forward to providing your child with compassionate, fun, and effective dental care.