We provide gentle, friendly children’s dental care in Gloucester from your child’s first tooth through to their teenage years. Our welcoming dental practice focuses on prevention, education and creating positive experiences at every visit.
First, it is important that a child develops a positive relationship with the dentist. So, we place great emphasis on ensuring that the experience is fun and comfortable for the child.
We recommend that children visit the clinic every 6 to 12 months for a general teeth examination. This enables us to track their dental development, and to treat any issues as early as possible. This includes monitoring for early signs of decay and gum disease. Regular contact with a young patient also enables us to provide vital education. This can help to prevent issues in the future.
Prevention is at the heart of good children's dental care. Alongside regular check-ups, we offer two treatments designed specifically to protect growing teeth:
Fissure sealants are a thin protective coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, where deep grooves can trap food and bacteria. They help prevent decay in these hard-to-clean areas and typically last several years.
Fluoride varnish is painted onto the teeth to help strengthen enamel and make it more resistant to decay. It's a quick, painless addition to a routine check-up.
Where further treatment is necessary, our experienced team will ensure comfort throughout. For children, this treatment could include fillings, orthodontics or teeth and gum cleaning.
Please note: We are a fully private dental practice and do not offer NHS treatment.
When your child’s first milk teeth come through, we recommend that they visit the dentist. We may not be able to examine them at their first visit but attending with parents or guardian will help them to get used to sights, sounds and smells. Visiting the dentist once every 6 months can be very beneficial to their dental health.
Dental visits for children are generally not painful. For routine check-ups and hygiene appointments, no injections or invasive treatment are needed — we focus on making the experience calm and positive. If treatment such as a filling is required, we use gentle techniques and, where appropriate, local anaesthetic to keep your child comfortable throughout.
If possible, hold the tooth in the socket with a cloth. If this is not possible, place the tooth in milk. Then call us for an emergency dental appointment.