Children’s Dentistry

Caring for your child’s teeth

We know that as parents and guardians you want to prevent cavities but may be unsure of the best way to do so. We can offer guidance on ways to help keep your child’s gums and teeth healthy, avoiding decay, pain and unnecessary tooth removal.

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Our Children’s Dentistry Team

At Confident Dental and Implant Clinic, we are proud to have a dedicated and skilled team of professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional dental care for children. Our team understands the unique needs and challenges children may face when it comes to their dental health. With their expertise and gentle approach, they strive to create a positive and enjoyable experience for every child who walks through our doors.

Maintaining healthy
gums and teeth

Looking after your children’s teeth starts before their first tooth appears. It is important to keep the gums clean and to remove harmful bacteria, which can be done by gently wiping them with a clean damp cloth.
We advise that you bring your babies to the dentist with you as soon as their teeth start showing. This will get them used to the sounds and smells of the dental clinic. Your dentist can help advise you on looking after your child’s teeth.
Regular 6 monthly check-ups with a dentist are recommended for children aged 0–18 years old to advise on the prevention of cavities, brushing techniques, flossing, fluoride treatment and teeth straightening.
There may be occasions when more extensive treatment is required under sedation. Our Specialist Paediatric Consultant treats children with complex dental needs.
The alignment of your child’s teeth will be monitored as part of their routine check-ups, and we have a Specialist Orthodontist at the clinic who offers a full range of orthodontic options, if required.
Children love sweet treats and sugary drinks, which are the main causes of dental cavities. Your dentist can advise how to reduce the risk without denying treats

Free check-ups

We offer free dental check-ups for children up until their 2nd birthday if they come along with you to your appointment.

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Tooth brushing

Teeth should be brushed as soon as they appear in the mouth. This is an important habit to encourage from an early age.
When the first teeth start appearing, you can brush them with a soft, baby toothbrush and a tiny bit of fluoride toothpaste – about the size of a grain of rice – which is not harmful if swallowed

Fluoride toothpaste

Fluoride helps prevent decay.
Children under three years of age should use toothpaste containing no less than 1000 parts per million (ppm) fluoride. Children over three years of age should use toothpaste containing 1350 – 1500 ppm fluoride.

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FAQs.

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When should I start brushing my child’s teeth?

As soon as the first baby tooth appears.

How can decay be prevented?

Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
Reduce the amount and frequency of sugary drinks and snacks in the diet.
Ask us about ‘concentrated topical fluoride’. This is like a ‘super strength’ toothpaste and is applied to the teeth to help strengthen and protect the enamel. This can be done 2 to 4 times a year.
Ask us about ‘fissure sealants’. This is a smooth protective barrier on the biting surface of the molars and premolars to protect them. These can last between 5 and 10 years.
Take your child to the dentist for regular check-ups.

Do you have a Dental Plan for children?

We have a Preventive Dental Plan designed especially for children. It includes dental checkups, preventive dental sessions, fluoride applications, fissure sealants, X-rays, orthodontic extractions, and emergency dental cover if you are over 40 miles away from the clinic. Please contact us for more details.

Do you do children’s braces?

Yes we do. You can read more about Children’s Orthodontics here.

Do you have a specialist?

Yes, we are lucky to have our Specialist Paediatric, Consultant Dr Monica Neil working with us. Find out more here.

Behind every smile there's a story

Our Confident Dental Team takes pride in providing high quality care and treatments. We ensure your care is our top priority in each of our friendly clinics. With over 30 years of creating smiles behind us, here are just some of the patients that would like to share their experiences and smile transformations.

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Our
treatments

At Confident Dental, we pride ourselves in providing gold standard treatments in our state-of-the-art clinic. We have a number of specialties under one roof, making our patient’s treatment journeys as seamless as possible.

General Dentistry

Advanced Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Orthodontic Treatments

Facial Aesthetics

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Convenient
locations

Confident Dental’s convenient locations spread across the heart of The Cotswolds and into Wiltshire. Our friendly and professional clinics are located in:

Stroud

Bishop’s Cleeve

Cheltenham

Swindon

Minchinhampton