At The Good Dentist, Newcastle, children are our VIP patients. We enjoy having them in our clinic and it allows us to establish great oral hygiene practices from an early age. We are proudly regarded as one of the leading children’s dentists in Newcastle and provide exceptional care for the entire family.
We recommend that your child’s first dental check-up should be around their first birthday or six months after their first tooth appears. You may even consider having your child attend with you during your appointment by way of introduction. They become familiar with our practice without any expectations and we begin getting to know them. This gives us the perfect opportunity to tailor to their needs prior to their appointment.
The Good Dentist Provides a Welcoming Environment
One of the most important things about dental health for kids is that their first dental appointment makes them feel at home in a non-threatening environment. At The Good Dentist, we put everyone at ease: the more relaxed we can make your child, the quicker and easier the process is.
We have designed our practice around making visits as fun, friendly, and relaxed as possible. Our incredible team is truly gifted when it comes to connecting with children, especially if they are nervous or unsure. We are experienced with anxious children and understand that this is a new experience and that every child may react differently in a new environment.
Our goal is to establish a harmonious relationship with them, adapting to their needs, keeping the appointments moving along, and having some entertaining distractions such as iPads or Netflix. We make their first appointment exciting so they aren’t anxious about returning.
Preventative Oral Care
The Good Dentist is committed to establishing preventative dental care for children by introducing them to good oral hygiene habits early. Our main aim is all about preventative care to ensure optimum oral health for life through a combination of education and behaviour. Should your child attend their first visit and we find a hole or decay, our in-house dental nutritionist will work with you on ways to address your child’s sugar intake.
Regular visits to the dentist for cleanings allow you to fend off gum disease and cut back on tooth decay and loss. Your dental hygienist will clean your child’s teeth of tartar and plaque buildup. It’s vital to brush, floss, and rinse twice a day, but regular visits to the dentist are also part of good oral care.
Child Dental Benefits Scheme
At The Good Dentist, we offer eligible children up to $1000 of dental treatment over two years through the Child Dental Benefits Scheme. We feel this scheme is vitally important to ensure that children attend the dentist regularly.
The Good Dentist is a full-service family dental clinic. We look forward to being your child’s dentist and providing dental care for the whole family; watching them grow and develop, smiling the whole way through.
Book online for an appointment or call the clinic on 02 4929 6007.
Our main aim is all about preventative care and getting kids into good habits early in life to ensure optimum oral health for life. Should your child attend their first visit and we find a hole or decay, we will look at giving you a diet diary and our in-house dental nutritionist will work with you on ways to lower your child’s sugar intake. We will also educate you and your child on how best to look after and clean their teeth at home.
At The Good Dentist, we offer eligible children up to $1000 of dental treatment over two years through the Child Dental Benefits Scheme. We feel this scheme is vitally important to ensure that children attend the dentist regularly.
The Good Dentist is a full service family dental clinic. We look forward to being your kids’ dentist, and providing dental care for the whole family; watching them grow and develop, smiling the whole way through.