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First Dental Appointment at Optim Smile
We place an emphasis on making your child’s first experience with dental care a positive experience. As a family dentist the initial appointment will focus on meeting you and your child. We will get to know one another and make sure your child is comfortable and catered for both during the appointment and with our fun kids’ area. If your child requires special attention or assistance, request to see our Paediatric Specialist who specialises in handling children that are unwilling to cooperate, have extensive carries or are particularly timid.
This means not only do we assess your child’s individual needs, we make sure your child will associate a trip to the dentist as a positive experience. Ultimately making your next check-up easier, since your child will come into it without fear and with positive memories of previous visits.
If your child has never seen a dentist before or you are considering switching from another practice, you can expect diligent care from Optim Smile. Your child’s first appointment will be about their overall wellbeing and comfort, in addition to their individual dental health requirements.
We treat each first appointment with a great deal of care, because properly caring for young teeth sets the groundwork for good oral health. Why? It’s important to understand that baby teeth are not only important for chewing and speech, they aid in proper jaw development and reserve space for permanent teeth to come through.
Depending on the age of your child an initial appointment may involve:
- For older children: introductions, explanations about what will happen during the appointment and making them aware they can stop any time they feel uncomfortable
- Assessing your child’s “bite” and its alignment
- Checking for any early decay, gum, jaw or tissue issues
- Discussing the oral health basics that, as a parent, you need to be aware of and keep an eye out for, such as the need for regular check-ups, general hygiene practices and developmental milestone
Our Child Friendly Facility
Treatments
Not only do we have the latest in dental technology to deliver the highest standard of simple and advanced dental care, we have a lovely dedicated kids’ area in our Chatswood surgery. This area is devoted to providing your children an entertaining and positive space to wait for their appointment and learn more about the importance of good dental hygiene. The area has access to colouring books, kids’ TV, toys and more – so their experience of the dentist will be positive and your waiting time easier.
Additionally we offer sedation options for patients who may be nervous about treatment. Our team also have a reassuring bedside manner to ensure your comfort when you visit our clinics.
Tips to Take Home
Good oral hygiene, as we’re sure you know, starts with positive and regular habits. By starting your kids early you can help them establish these habits that will continue for the rest of their life and make the trips they do have to take to the dentist simpler.
From the age of two a child can begin brushing their teeth with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste, supervising to ensure they don’t swallow. It’s advisable to have them brush their teeth twice a day for around two minutes each time. Making sure they not only get the top and front of each tooth, but the backs, gum-lines and tongue too.
When it comes to flossing, as soon as two teeth sit side-by-side in their mouth and touch your child can begin. Be careful to make sure they use the correct technique, a gentle up and down motion between each gap is enough. If you can get them into a habit of flossing once a day, perhaps before bed, it can go a long way towards preventing cavities and complications.
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Frequently Ask Questions
Cosmetic dental work simply refers to any kind of dental treatment or procedure that addresses the appearance of your teeth. It could be a relatively simple procedure, such as teeth whitening, or it might involve more complex methods to improve the overall look of your smile.
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While general dentistry covers many common problems relating to teeth, like cavities, fillings and orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry requires more complex and specialised procedures. Not all dental clinics can offer these services. But at About Smiles, we have the technology and expertise to perform general dentistry, advanced procedures and cosmetic dental work in one convenient location.
Everyone’s teeth are different, and what might be the best cosmetic dental treatment for one person won’t suit another. Our experienced cosmetic dentists always start with a thorough consultation and use the latest state-of-the-art technology to get a complete picture of your oral health, your unique smile, and what cosmetic dentistry procedures will be the best for you.
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Our cosmetics dentists have experience transforming the smiles of hundreds of patients across Sydney. Check out our before and after gallery to see real patients’ results.
In NSW, adults with either a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card are eligible for public dental services. Waiting periods may apply. For information, please
