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Children’s dentistry

Childhood is the most important period in a person’s dental life. We help children build a positive attitude to their teeth from their very first visit.

Dentist and a young patient giving a thumbs up after a check-up
Suitable for
Babies to teens
NHS
Free for under-18s
Approach
Gentle & encouraging

Our philosophy

Our care for children is built on three principles, all aimed at helping them feel confident about looking after their teeth.

Keeping an eye on development

Most children’s teeth develop normally, with baby teeth giving way to adult teeth. If anything looks unusual, we’ll investigate early and can refer to a specialist orthodontist where needed.

Three principles

  • Prevention

    Ongoing dental health advice tailored to your child’s age.

  • Encouragement

    Helping children take more responsibility for their own teeth as they grow.

  • Expertise

    A very high standard of clinical care at every visit.

Appointments

Ready to book your next visit?

Request an appointment online or call our friendly reception team.

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