Helping your child grow up with a healthy smile
Here at Dentique Studios, we prioritize the health and progression of your child's teeth. We aim to create a calm and informative environment where both the children and parents feel welcomed and accommodated here at the clinic. We encourage healthy habits to ensure kids grow up with the proper tools and skills to ensure a healthy smile, all while making kids enjoy their experience at the dentist and parents feel safe bringing their kids in.
When should I bring my child to the dentist?
As soon as your child’s first tooth appears or by their first birthday is the perfect time for their first dental visit. Starting early helps your little one get comfortable with the dental office and builds positive associations with checkups. It also gives us a chance to make sure everything is developing as it should and catch any small issues before they become bigger problems later on.
What happens at their first appointment?
At Dentique, we want to ensure that every experience is a positive one, and that starts with a child's very first appointment. For their first visit, we like to keep things quick, gentle, and fun. This is what you can expect:
- Checking your child’s teeth and gums
- Introduction to the dental chair and tools
- Tooth counting and offering tips on healthy habits for healthy teeth
- Optional gentle clean (if suitable)
Most importantly, it’s a chance to build trust between your child and our dental team, making future visits a breeze!
Healthy habits start at home
What you do every day matters just as much as the dentist visits. Healthy habits made fun is the perfect way to ensure your child's teeth are being taken care of properly. You can help by using these tools:
- Brushing teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
- Flossing once your child’s teeth start to touch
- Limiting sugary drinks and snacks
- Encouraging water and healthy food choices
- Using colourful toothbrushes
- Playing music to make the experience more exciting and ensuring they’re brushing their teeth for 2 minutes
Tips for nervous kids (and parents)
At Dentique Studios, we understand there can be some anxiousness surrounding coming to the dentist, which is why we prioritise comfort, safety, and a welcoming environment. Here’s what we do to help:
- Keeping the treatment room quiet, calm, and interactive
- Taking breaks whenever they are needed and checking in that everything is okay
- Explaining each step so there aren’t any nerve-wracking surprises
- Starting with simple treatments/appointments to build confidence for future appointments
Is my child's dental costs covered?
At Dentique Studios, we proudly accept the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).
If your child is eligible, their dental care could be fully covered, meaning no out-of-pocket costs for you. It’s our way of making children’s dentistry not just enjoyable, but affordable too!
The CDBS is a government program that provides eligible children with up to $1,095 in dental benefits over two calendar years. This can be used for a range of essential dental services including check-ups, cleans, fillings, X-rays, fissure sealants, and more.
Making it easier for families to access quality dental care without the financial stress is something we strive for here at Dentique Studios. We believe every child deserves a healthy smile, and the CDBS helps make that possible.
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