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Tips on Finding a Children’s Dentist

Dentists are the professionals who are responsible for oral health and dental care in both adults and children. They diagnose, treat, and prevent oral diseases and provide advice on how to keep teeth healthy.

Dentists work with patients of all ages, and they have a number of responsibilities that vary according to their level of experience. These responsibilities include:

  • Diagnosing oral diseases.
  • Treating oral diseases with medication or surgery.
  • Preventing future disease by advising on how to maintain good dental hygiene.

Finding the right dentist for your family will probably take some time. However, you want to take the time to ensure that you find the right dentist’s office that meets your needs and you are comfortable with them. This is especially important for those that are looking for a pediatric dentist.

A pediatric dentist will specialize in children’s dentistry, which is a bit different than adults. They will need a gentle hand and patience with children and the knowledge of what to do with children’s teeth. The ability to speak with the child at their level is also very important as you don’t want your child to fear the dentist but have a good understanding of what to expect.

Children’s teeth are not their permanent teeth. However, they impact their permanent teeth and need proper care to ensure that the permanent adult teeth grow properly.

The Importance of Finding a Dentist for Your Child

Dentists are essential for our children’s oral health. They provide a wide range of services to help maintain or improve your child’s teeth. Some dentists specialize in pediatric dentistry, while others are general practitioners who focus on adults and help children. Finding the right dentist for your child can be difficult, but it is certainly worth the effort.

Going with a general practice dentist means that your child can grow up within that practice and be familiar with it. This allows them to be very comfortable during visits and procedures. They can stay within that practice for years into their adult life and even bring their families there. These are the benefits of finding a general dentist that also offers pediatric services such as Odin House Dental Surgery.

Things to Keep in Mind When Searching for a Pediatric Dentist

You should first ask around and see if anyone you know has a dentist they recommend. Also, you could do some research online for reviews and find out what other parents say about their dental experience. You need to take your time to find someone that will be perfect for your situation. If your child is nervous or if you are nervous, you can speak to the dentist about this.

Many times you can have a meet and greet with the dentist where they can explain things in terms a child would understand. While it is important not to sugarcoat things, don’t mention scary stuff such as needles. If you have questions on how to properly speak to your child regarding visits to the dentist you should seek the assistance of a pediatric dentist’s office to find out what would be appropriate at what age.

Children’s dental care is an important aspect that shouldn’t be neglected. Give our office a call, and we would be happy to speak to you regarding your child’s dental care needs. We work with parents and children to ensure that everyone feels comfortable. Call today, and let’s set up an appointment for you to meet our staff.

About Odin House Dental Surgery

Over the last two decades, Odin House Dental Surgery has been proud to serve the suburb of Innaloo and has grown to include 10 dentists, three oral health therapists, and 10 support staff. We have eight surgery rooms, a sterilisation room, a laboratory (where we make your mouthguards, whitening trays, and models) as well as two waiting rooms which include a small play area for children. We also have a unique “special room” complete with a massage chair, large screen TV, and even X Box!

Our dentists are all members of the Australian Dental Association and are local to Perth, so it would be no surprise if you have seen us out and about in the community.

Odin House Dental Surgery
Suite 3/8 Odin Rd
Innaloo WA 6018

Phone Numbers:
Office: (08) 9468 7182

Office Hours:
Mon: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tues: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thur: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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