Family Dentistry

At Bayswater Family Dental, we recommend bringing your child for their first dental visit as soon as their first tooth appears, which typically occurs between six and twelve months of age. Dr Fine and our gentle team understand that early dental visits are essential for establishing good oral health habits and ensuring your child's teeth develop appropriately.

Building Positive Relationships

Many parents are surprised to learn that dental care should begin at such an early age, but there are important reasons for this timing. Early visits allow Dr Fine to monitor your child's tooth development, identify any potential issues before they become serious problems and provide valuable guidance on proper oral care for infants and toddlers.

These early appointments focus on several key areas:

• Familiarisation with the dental environment — Helping your child become comfortable with the sights, sounds and experiences of visiting the dentist
• Oral health assessment — Examining emerging teeth and gums to ensure healthy development and identify any concerns
• Preventive education — Teaching parents proper cleaning techniques for baby teeth and discussing feeding practices that promote good oral health
• Habit guidance — Providing advice about thumb sucking, dummy use and other behaviours that can affect dental development
• Fluoride recommendations — Discussing appropriate fluoride use and when to introduce fluoride toothpaste safely

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Starting dental visits early helps create positive associations with dental care that last a lifetime. Our Bayswater dental practice is designed to make children feel welcome and comfortable, helping ensure their first dental experience is a pleasant one that sets the foundation for excellent oral health throughout their lives.