Children Dentistry in Melbourne

Children’s dentistry is a branch of dentistry where the clinician has a specific interest, thereby developed skills to treat and manage the young persons. Teeth are important for a young person’s self-esteem and chewing function. Small cavities left untreated will cause dental infection and in severe cases, facial infection requiring hospitalization.

Baby teeth occupies the space where the adult teeth will grow into. Premature loss of the deciduous “baby” teeth will result in the loss of the space hence increases the possibility of dental crowding and misalignment of the bite. This will require orthodontic intervention to rectify which is both costly, painful and could have been avoided. A paediatric clinician will also monitor the dental and skeletal growth of the child over time. Any growth issues can then be managed in a timely manner including orthodontic and oral maxillofacial surgery referral.

At White Light Prosthodontics Ms. Sarah Chong our inhouse qualified oral health therapist heads the Children’s Dentistry department. Our aim is to provide a happy and healthy smile engendering good oral health. “Good habits for life.”