At Aperture Dental we want to make sure that your child’s experience is a positive one. With care and patience at the forefront of our minds, we are confident your little one will be looking forward to seeing our kids dentist for their yearly checkup!
Our priority is to treat less and educate more. From the first tooth pushing through it is important to set our youngest patients up for the best mouth health as possible. With the help of the government funding under the Child Dental Benefit Schedule we may even be able to bulk bill your child’s appointment. Maintaining good oral hygiene has never been easier with the help of our highly qualified kids dentists.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE A KID FRIENDLY DENTIST?
Treating adolescent oral health is so crucial to set someone up for long-term dental health. How a child treats their teeth in the first few years can change the way their adult teeth develop. Without the right dental care for children and education, they may show early signs of decay potential causing issues with the crowding of their adult teeth.
Dentist in Sunnybank Hills
Dr. Erik
Dr Erik is caring, enthusiastic, easily approachable and always ready for a challenge. He is also very tech savvy, which makes him up to date with best dental methods for treating little kids! Being a father himself, he offers a level of care and sensitivity that easily puts children at ease. It is his passion to make a visit to the dentist fun for kids, and not a punishment.
DR ERIK'S ADVICE FOR KIDS
Regular Check-Up
We make their dental check-up fun, so we can maintain their great teeth health! We want your children to look forward to their dental visit so we can positively reinforce good behaviour.
Regular Brushing
It is recommended that children should brush their teeth morning and at night just before bed. Brush for 2 minutes inside, outside, and bite side.
Eat Sweets As Treats
Eating lots of sweet foods throughout the day can make a child’s teeth decay. A good time to enjoy sweet things is just after dinner but before brushing your teeth.
🔼 Dr Erik’s Dental Advice for Kids
Kids FAQs
- For most babies, their first teeth start erupting between 6 to 10 months. Children get teeth at different times and arrive in any order. All 20 baby teeth will usually arrive by the time your child is 3 years old. The 32 adult teeth then replace baby teeth between the ages of 6 and 20 years.
- Click here to see a full baby teeth chart and adult teeth chart!
- Dental care for baby teeth can start before your baby's first tooth appears. Once your baby is about 3 months old, you can gently wipe your baby’s gums using a damp, clean face washer or gauze twice a day. This helps your baby get ready for brushing when the first tooth appears.
- As soon as the first tooth appears, clean teeth using a soft infant toothbrush designed for children under 2 years. If your baby doesn’t like the toothbrush in their mouth, you can keep using a clean, damp face washer or gauze to wipe the front and back of each tooth.
- Choose a toothbrush that is designed for children. It should have a small head and soft bristles.
- Choosing the right toothpaste:
- For children 0–18 months of age – use only water, no toothpaste
- From 18 months until the child turns 6 years old – use a small pea-sized amount of low fluoride children’s toothpaste (check on the pack)
- From 6 years of age – use a pea-sized amount of standard fluoride toothpaste.
- You will need to help your child brush their teeth until they have the ability to do it well enough by themselves (usually between 6 to 9 years old). This includes having the dexterity to wield a toothbrush, the ability to spit out all toothpaste into the sink, and making it your child's responsibility to look after their teeth.
- It is recommended that children have an oral health when their first tooth comes through, or by their first birthday. This can be done at your family dentist. Older children should continue to have regular yearly check-ups.
- Introduced by the Department of Human Services, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) provides up to $1,026 worth of dental treatment for eligible children between the ages of 2 to 17. Aperture Dental Practice will bulk bill all treatment that is eligible under this scheme – that means there is no cost to you!
- Call us now on 07 3188 9477 for more information and to check if your child is eligible.
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How can I help my child with their trip to the dentist?
- To lessen the anxiety of your child in dental treatment, make dental check-ups a normal part of our lives. Maintain a positive attitude and encourage “brave behaviour”. Dress them comfortably on the day, and bring a comfort object if needed (such as a favourite toy or blanket) 😊
- Watch this Peppa Pig video 🎞️ which you can watch with your child to help them learn about a trip to the dentist! ➡️
The Child Dental Benefit Schedule provides funds towards your child’s dental needs.
Introduced by the Department of Human Services, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule provides up to $1,026 worth of dental care for infants from 2 years of age up to children younger than 17.
The best news is Aperture Dental Practice will bulk bill all dental treatment that is eligible under this scheme – that means there is no cost to you for your child’s dental appointments!
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Kids Dental Check-Up Sunnybank Hills
Is it time for your child’s next dental examination? Book an appointment with us today! We are happy to assist you with all your dental needs.
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Contact us today to talk about our range of complex, cosmetic and general dentistry. Our friendly Aperture Dentists Sunnybank Hills team will be in touch with you soon. We are conveniently located to service patients living in surrounding areas, including Calamvale, Acacia Ridge, Runcorn, Coopers Plains and Kuraby. We are just a short drive for patients looking for a Dental Clinic in Sunnybank, Mt Gravatt and Macgregor regions.
