Children’s Dentistry in Broome
First tooth? First visit. Let’s meet before we need to fix anything.
Let’s make the dentist fun.
The best first visit is usually one where nothing is wrong.
Your child meets the team, rides the chair that moves up and down, tries on the big sunglasses and counts their teeth with us. No rush, and nothing that needs fixing.
When children only see a dentist once something hurts, the two can start to go together. Regular, relaxed visits keep it familiar, and let us spot little things while they’re still little, when they’re usually simpler to look after.
First tooth? First visit.
Dr Croc · Kids’ Dentistry
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First visits
Coming to the dentist before there’s a problem helps children become familiar with the clinic, the team and the dental chair.
Those early visits are as much about building familiarity and good habits as they are about checking teeth. We go at your child’s pace, explain what we’re doing in words that make sense to them, and there’s a good chance Dr Croc will make an appearance.
When you book, tell us anything that will help: how they’re feeling about it, what they love, or how past visits have gone.
How a visit goes
- Meet us
- Explore
- Open wide
- High five
- See you next time
Teeth can be pretty good little detectives.
We look at teeth, jaws, bite and how things are developing. We don’t diagnose everything. We do know when to look a little closer.
More than just teeth
As children grow, we keep an eye on how their teeth are coming through and how their jaws and bite are developing.
Habits like persistent thumb or finger sucking can influence the way a child’s teeth and bite develop, particularly when the habit continues as the adult teeth begin to come through. It’s something we can identify early, and the aim is never to make a child feel bad about it.
If something needs a closer look, we can talk to you about an orthodontic assessment with Dr Gavin Brown, our orthodontist. Not every child needs early treatment. Some benefit from it, and others simply need monitoring.
Looking after little teeth at home
Brushing looks different at two, six and twelve. At each visit we’ll show you and your child how to brush, and talk about what suits their age, their teeth and your family’s routine.
If you’re choosing a new toothbrush, our team has a few tips on how to choose and replace a toothbrush.
Mouthguards for sport
If your child plays a contact sport, we can make a custom-fitted mouthguard using a digital scan of their teeth, with no tray of impression material required.
Because a custom mouthguard is made specifically for their mouth, it helps with fit, comfort and staying in place while they’re actually using it. If your child is still growing or their teeth are changing, we can also let you know when it may be time to check the fit or replace their mouthguard.
Protecting teeth is considerably easier than putting them back together.
CDBS welcome here.
Eligible children aged 0–17 can access up to the current CDBS benefit cap for eligible dental services.
Bring your child’s Medicare details and our team can help check their eligibility.
Booking for the whole family
We look after little teeth, grown-up teeth and plenty in between.
For families with multiple children, talk to our team about booking appointments consecutively where possible. We know getting everyone to the dentist can involve school, work, naps, sport and approximately 47 other logistical considerations.
If we can make the family dental run easier, we will.
Dr Croc comes to you.
We’re very happy to visit local schools, childcare centres and mums’ groups for story time and a little early-years education about looking after little teeth.
It’s a relaxed, fun way for children to meet us (and Dr Croc) well before they need to sit in the dental chair, so the clinic already feels familiar when they do.
Kids’ dental
Little teethare welcomehere.
Questions about your chompers? No croc-ing around. Ask us!
When should my child first see the dentist?
First tooth? First visit.
Coming to the dentist before there’s a problem helps children become familiar with the clinic, the team and the dental chair.
Those early visits are as much about building familiarity and good habits as they are about checking teeth.
And there’s a good chance Dr Croc will make an appearance.
Is DNTL Code a family-friendly dentist?
Very much so.
We look after little teeth, grown-up teeth and plenty in between.
For families with multiple children, talk to our team about booking appointments consecutively where possible. We know getting everyone to the dentist can involve school, work, naps, sport and approximately 47 other logistical considerations.
If we can make the family dental run easier, we will.
Do you accept the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
Yes.
Eligible children can use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible dental services at DNTL Code, up to the current benefit cap.
Bring your child’s Medicare details and our team can help check their eligibility.
Can thumb sucking affect my child’s teeth and jaw development?
Persistent thumb or finger sucking can influence the way a child’s teeth and bite develop, particularly when the habit continues as the adult teeth begin to come through.
Depending on the frequency, duration and intensity of the habit, changes can occur in the position of the teeth and the relationship between the upper and lower jaws.
The good news? It’s something we can identify early.
If your child is finding it difficult to stop thumb or finger sucking, talk to us. Depending on their age, development and individual situation, we can discuss strategies to help break the habit and, where appropriate, Dr Gavin may recommend an orthodontic habit-breaking appliance.
The aim isn’t to make a child feel bad about the habit.
It’s to help them move away from it at the right time and, where possible, reduce its ongoing effect on developing teeth and jaws.