Children's Dentistry
Keeping Little Teeth Healthy! Shining! Strong!
We welcome patients of all ages, including kids! We look forward to helping your little one develop good oral health and habits for strong teeth.
Early, Gentle Dental Care For Kids in Canberra That Lasts a Lifetime. Children’s Dentistry in Deakin & Canberra
At Yarra Smiles, we understand the importance of nurturing healthy dental habits from an early age. Our dedicated team is committed to providing expert dental care tailored specifically for children’s dentistry ensuring their smiles stay bright and healthy.
Healthy baby teeth lay the groundwork for strong adult teeth and build confidence. We’ve created a welcoming space where your child can feel safe and supported with expert paediatric dental care designed for every stage of development. Our experienced children’s dentists focus on prevention and making dental visits more fun, positive and stress-free.
What to Expect at Your Child’s First Dental Visit
We recommend scheduling your child’s first visit around their first birthday as a first “Happy Visit,” focused on familiarising your child with the clinic. Our child-friendly dentist for kids takes time to explain each step, making your child feel at ease.
With the initial appointment, our children’s dentist will perform a gentle examination, spot any early issues before they become bigger problems, provide guidance on baby teeth cleaning, and answer any questions you may have.
Children’s Dental Services We Offer in Canberra
Prevention is key to a healthy smile, so we focus on proactive care to stop problems before they start. Our preventive services help your child maintain a healthy and bright smile.
Routine Check-Ups
Regular dental check-ups are essential for us to catch any potential issues like developing cavities or alignment problems while they’re still small and easy to fix. It’s a quick, stress-free way to keep their oral health on the right track.
Professional Dental Cleans
Even with the best brushing, a little plaque and tartar can hide in sneaky spots. Our professional cleanings are a gentle way to sweep all that away, preventing tooth decay and gum disease before they can take hold.
Dental Sealants
Those little grooves on a child’s back teeth can be magnets for food and germs. Dental sealants are a fantastic way to protect them. We simply paint a thin, invisible layer of protection over these surfaces, creating a smooth barrier that’s much easier to clean and a powerful defence against cavities.
Fluoride Treatments
It’s one of the best ways we can protect their smile from the daily wear and tear of sugary foods and drinks. This is like a super-strength vitamin boost for their teeth. Our quick and painless fluoride treatments help remineralise tooth enamel, creating a stronger shield against decay.
Restorative Dentistry
Should a cavity or other issue pop up, there’s no need to worry. We provide gentle and effective restorative treatments right here in Canberra to get their smile back to perfection. We always prioritise your child’s comfort and will collaborate with a pediatric specialist when necessary.
Cavity Prevention
Our approach to cavity prevention for children combines our expert in-clinic treatments with simple, easy-to-follow guidance for you at home. We’ll equip you with the knowledge to help your child brush and floss correctly, making every day a win for their oral health.
Orthodontic Evaluation
As your child grows, so do their teeth and jaws. We include early orthodontic evaluations in our check-ups to keep a close eye on their development. Catching potential issues early can save a lot of time and hassle down the road, ensuring they grow into a straight and healthy smile.
Caring for Your Family’s Smallest Smiles
You can support good oral hygiene in infancy by cleaning your baby’s gums with a damp, soft cloth after feeding. Toothbrushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush designed for babies can be used when the first tooth erupts.
Additional habits, such as not leaving your baby to sleep with a bottle containing anything but water, will help your little one’s teeth healthy and disease free.
Why Children's Dentistry Matters
Young children are not able to brush their teeth well. Children should be supervised during brushing till around 7 years of age, after which they are usually able to brush their teeth well independently.
Young children frequently have tooth decay that does not cause symptoms. These small cavities grow to become larger cavities and ultimately can lead to potentially serious abscesses.
A customised preventative plan can help avoid serious infections that often require expensive and painful treatment.
Our Approach to Children’s Dentistry
We take a gentle and compassionate approach to children’s dentistry in Deakin. Our team is specially trained to work with children of all ages, creating a positive and comfortable dental experience. From routine check-ups to treatments, we prioritise each child’s unique needs, ensuring they feel safe and supported every step of the way.
Why Baby Teeth Are Important
Baby teeth provide the growth blueprint for adult teeth. Premature tooth loss can mean complications when adult teeth begin to emerge and may increase the need for early intervention orthodontics.
We Accept CDBS at Yarra Smiles
We proudly participate in CDBS to help cover necessary dental treatment for children from 0-17 years. Coverage applies to check-ups, cleans, diagnostic x-rays, fissure sealants, fillings and emergency treatments such as root canal treatment and tooth extraction.
Children’s Dental Services We Offer
We offer a comprehensive range of pediatric dental services in Deakin, including:
Routine Check-Ups — Regular dental check-ups are essential for maintaining optimal oral health and identifying any potential issues early on.
Dental Cleans —Professional cleanings help remove plaque and tartar buildup, preventing tooth decay and gum disease.
Fluoride Treatments — Fluoride treatments remineralise tooth enamel, making teeth more decay-resistant.
Dental Sealants — Fissure sealants provide an extra layer of protection against cavities, especially in hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.
Restorative Dentistry — If your child has a cavity or other dental issue, we offer gentle and effective restorative treatments in Deakin to restore their smile. We will also collaborate with a pediatric specialist when necessary, ensuring your little one has the best outcomes.
Orthodontic Evaluation — We provide early orthodontic evaluations to monitor the growth and development of your child’s teeth and jaws.
Our friendly team helps alleviate anxiety and makes dental visits a positive and enjoyable experience for the whole family.
We Welcome You to Arrange a Dental Appointment for Your Child
We welcome you to arrange an appointment and take the first step towards a lifetime of healthy smiles. If you have questions, we will see children in infancy and typically begin treating children at five years old. We can’t wait to welcome your entire family to our Deakin dental clinic.
Book a Visit with Our Child-Friendly Dentist in Canberra
Let’s start your child’s dental journey on the right foot. Book a visit with our friendly children’s dentist today and enjoy expert care in a space where kids feel comfortable and cared for.
As your full-service dentist in Canberra, we can support the whole family with services from general care to cosmetic treatments like teeth whitening in Canberra and jaw pain relief at our TMJ clinic Canberra.
Explore more about our Canberra dentist team and how we support your family’s oral health at every age.
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We’ve partnered with National Dental Plan to make your treatment more affordable — no interest, ever.
What is the National Dental Plan?
It’s a flexible payment plan that lets you spread the cost of dental care over time, with no interest and no need to delay important treatment.
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Meet Our Dentist
Dr Shamsi Kiran BDS, MRACDS
Dr Kiran (DEN0001717593) graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). She provides a broad range of general dental services and sees patients of all ages, including children.
Over the past few years, Dr Kiran has been successful in helping patients with significant dental anxiety. She will be happy to help you if past unpleasant dental experiences keep you from visiting a dentist. She is passionate about educating her patients about their oral health and what role they can play in maintaining their oral health.
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