Children's Dental Care

At Priory Dental Care we think little people are special people and we love to see children smile! Our aim is for them to grow up with a great smile and the knowledge to help them to keep their mouths healthy for life.

We firmly believe that prevention is better than cure and the early years are the most important in establishing good dental health - that’s why we offer FREE dental treatment to all children under 5 years old.

We place great emphasis on making visits to the dentist relaxed, fun and friendly by giving them a ‘ride’ in the chair and counting their teeth. We've also teamed up with the adorable Aquafresh Nurdles; Billy, Lilly and Milky, providing children with fun motivators like the Nurdle Passport, stickers, certificates and colouring sheets. The Nurdles also have their own website where children can meet the characters, download activities and play games whilst learning how to care for their teeth. Click here to meet the Nurdles and visit Nurdle World.

Under normal circumstances children don’t suffer from gum disease, therefore treatment is primarily aimed at preventing tooth decay. Decayed baby teeth can cause pain, abscesses and infections, and can affect the permanent teeth. Your child's general health can also be affected by diseased teeth so it is very important to get treatment as early as possible.

Whether a child suffers from tooth decay depends on their inherited susceptibility and the frequency (not the amount) of sugar which they ingest. We will discuss eating and drinking habits with a view to eliminating sugar from their routine daily diet and limiting consumption to special occasions. When this is achieved tooth decay stops.

Attention will also be given to your child’s appearance and referral to a specialist orthodontist can be made after discussion. Orthodontics is about more than just correcting irregularities of teeth, it’s about creating great smiles. A child who can chew easily, speak clearly and smile confidently is a happier child.

Fees

All children from 0 to their 5th birthday will be treated free of charge on a private basis. For children aged 5 years and upwards, patients are free to choose between paying fees for treatment or joining an appropriate childrens Denplan scheme. We have set both private and Denplan fees for children at specially reduced rates.