Kishan Patel
Clinical Director Orthodontics
CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY
Children's dentistry
Prevention-led dental care that helps children become comfortable with the dentist, protects developing teeth and gives parents clear, practical guidance.
EarlyPrevention
Twice dailyBrushing
Up to age 7Supervise
RegularReviews
THE FIRST VISITS
Make the dentist feel normal.
We encourage children to attend from a young age, ideally when the first milk teeth appear. Early appointments can be a simple introduction: meeting the team, looking around and taking a chair ride if they feel ready.
- Keep the language positive and matter-of-fact
- Avoid phrases that accidentally suggest something will hurt
- Let confidence build at the child’s pace
- Regular visits help create familiarity and trust
AT HOME
Parents do most of the prevention.
Baby teeth can change quickly, so home care and routine reviews matter. Parents should brush very young children’s teeth and supervise brushing until around seven years old.
- Brush twice every day
- Use fluoride products appropriate to age and need
- Limit sugar and acid, especially between meals and at bedtime
- Remember hidden sugars in foods such as breakfast cereals
PREVENTION
Catch problems before they become painful.
Routine examinations allow the team to monitor tooth development, decay risk, gum health, bite and oral-hygiene habits. Preventive advice and treatments can then be tailored to the individual child.
DENTAL TRAUMA
Know what to do when a tooth is knocked out.
If a baby tooth is knocked out, do not try to put it back in. Contact the practice promptly so the child can be assessed. If an adult tooth is knocked out, follow the emergency guidance and seek urgent dental advice.
Meet the clinicians
Three disciplines.
One joined-up plan.
Implant, restorative and orthodontic expertise brought together around one patient.
Meet the team
Kishan Patel
Vishal Patel
Clinical Director Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
Mayur Pandya
Clinical Director Implant & Reconstructive Dentistry
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Useful answers before you decide.
When should my child first see a dentist?+
We encourage visits from a young age, around the time the first milk teeth appear.
How long should I supervise brushing?+
Parents should oversee brushing until around seven years old, while helping children develop a reliable twice-daily routine.
What if a baby tooth is knocked out?+
Do not reinsert a baby tooth. Contact the practice so the child can be assessed promptly.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Make their next dental visit a positive one.
Choose your preferred practice and the team will help you plan the right appointment for your child.