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Children's Dentistry

  • Our dentistry for children focuses on gentle, professional care in a welcoming environment
  • We will help create a fun, safe space for your child’s needs. This ensures they get to know and trust us  
  • A range of friendly practices such as preventive care, tailored paediatric plans, helpful tips, and more
  • Get caring dentistry for your child today! 

Children’s Dentist Joondalup

Dental Reflections is a family-friendly dental practice with a keen focus on children’s dentistry, located in Joondalup. Our welcoming team of experienced kids’ dentists in Perth will do everything possible to make your child’s first dental visit a relaxed and enjoyable experience.

At Dental Reflections, we believe visiting the dentist should be a positive part of every child’s life. Our dentists in Joondalup are dedicated to creating a fun, gentle, and stress‑free experience that helps children feel comfortable and confident about their visit. From the moment you arrive, we focus on building trust, encouraging healthy habits, and making every visit something your child looks forward to. 

We take the time to listen, answer your questions, and provide personalised care that supports your child’s overall wellbeing. Our approach goes beyond routine check‑ups. The dentists at our Joondalup clinic focus on preventing oral disease and guiding healthy development to give your child the best start for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles. 

Preparing Your Child For Their First Visit

It is recommended that you begin bringing your kids to the dentist at the age of 3. Their first appointment is likely to be a brief consultation and under most circumstances, will not involve any treatment. At this time, we like to introduce your child to the different sounds and smells and let them meet the team. This also gives you a chance to ask any questions you may have.

 

Tips For Creating An Enjoyable First Dental Experience

Be Careful of Passing on Anxious Habits

Children at a young age do not have any preconceived ideas about the dentist. If you are an anxious or phobic dental patient yourself, please try not to pass this on to your child. We recommend that you bring your kids with you to a few of your dental visits when they are young, so that they become familiar with our dental practice and the process of going to the dentist.

Treat Visiting the Dentist Like an Everyday Activity 

We also suggest that there is no need to reassure them before their visit. Reassuring statements can trigger an unnecessary response of panic or alarm. Instead, treat a dental visit like any other day-to-day activity. Kids are more likely to be able to cope with a new experience when they aren’t exhausted, so please try to make your child’s dental appointment for a time of day when they will be well rested.

Dental Discussions at Home – Be Careful! 

When discussing dental treatment at home, talk about the dentist in a positive manner so that your kids sees it as something to look forward to. Playing dentist at home, where you let your child count your teeth and you count theirs, can also help prepare them and generate excitement around visiting the dentist. Any scary discussions could lead to your child’s imagination running wild, potentially creating fearful ideas towards seeing their local dentist.  

Regularly Visit Your Dentist

We believe that the best dental treatment is preventative. For this reason, early dental care is important. Regular dental visits will ensure your child’s baby teeth remain strong, healthy and cavity free, allowing their adult teeth to erupt into a healthy mouth.

Regularly Visit Your Dentist

Primary teeth start forming in the jaw before birth. Most babies are irritable when new teeth break through their gums. Signs and symptoms your baby may be teething can include:

  • Frequent crying and crankiness
  • A mild fever
  • Redness of the cheeks and excess drooling
  • Loss of appetite
  • Mild diarrhea
  • Sucking on toys

It is important take note of serious symptoms such as fever and diarrhoea. If these symptoms occur, please seek medical advice to eliminate other reasons for the symptoms.

Your baby’s first tooth usually erupts at 6 to 9 months of age. A complete set of 20 teeth is usually present at 2 years of age.

Tips To Relieve Discomfort Of Teething

  • Give your baby a teething ring or wet wash cloth to chew. Teething rings may be chilled in the refrigerator before use to help manage discomfort
  • Chewing on non-sweetened rusks

Will Thumb Sucking Affect My Babys’ Teeth?

Thumb sucking is a natural reflex in babies. Most children will stop sucking their thumb, fingers or dummies between the age of two and four years. If children continue to suck their thumb after their permanent teeth have appeared, they risk developing crooked teeth and speech defects may arise, especially with the “S” and “TH” sounds.

Can Babies Get Tooth Decay?

Just like adult teeth, kids’ primary teeth can decay from the time they appear in the mouth. Decay is caused when bacteria uses sugars from foods to produce acids. These acids attack teeth causing mineral loss. Early stages of mineral loss are reversible, but continued acid attack leads to a cavity that requires filling.

How to Prevent Your Baby’s Tooth Decay 

  • Gently wipe gums with a moistened soft cloth once per day before teeth appear.
  • Gently massage teeth and gums with a small, soft toothbrush with water twice per day, when the first tooth appears until 24 months of age, particularly after the last evening feed.
  • A smear of special low-fluoride toothpaste may be introduced at 24 months following manufactures directions.
  • Avoid sugary foods and drinks – these feed the bacteria in plaque, which cause decay.
  • Avoid putting a child to bed with a bottle containing anything other than water.
  • Avoid dipping a child’s dummy in any foods or liquids

Creating Healthy Habits for Your Child: Lead By Example 

Children tend to imitate their parents’ behaviours. By looking after your own teeth, you set a good example for your kids. Talk to your child about the importance of healthy teeth and gums. We also suggest that you visit Dental Reflections regularly to maintain your own oral health, which will in turn benefit your child.

Preventing Cavities

For expert advice on how to prevent cavities from developing in your kid’s mouth, here are some helpful tips: 

  1. Start Brushing Early: Use a soft toothbrush and a rice-sized amount of age appropriate fluoride toothpaste as soon as your child’s first tooth appears. This helps build good habits from the start. 
  2. Brushing Twice a Day: Ensure your children brush their teeth every morning and night for two minutes each time. Once their teeth start touching, begin to supervise flossing. 
  3. Limit Sugary Foods and Drinks: Encourage water between meals and reduce sugary snacks, juices, and soft drinks to protect your child’s teeth and support lifelong oral health. 
  4. Stay Calm and Supportive: If your child feels nervous, speak positively about their dental visits. A relaxed approach helps them feel comfortable and builds confidence for future appointments. 
  5. Consider Dental Sealants: Dental sealants can protect deep grooves in molars where brushing can’t always reach, helping to prevent cavities early. Ask our friendly children’s dentists if sealants are right for your child. 

Visit Dental Reflections

For Perth’s leading kid’s dentist, look no further than Dental Reflections in Joondalup. To book an appointment, contact our team by calling us on 08 9300 1337.

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