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WHEN MUST MY CHILD VISIT THE DENTIST FOR THE FIRST TIME?

As soon as the first tooth erupts or at the latest by 1-year of age.

BUT ISN’T PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SCARY?

Dentistry in general is a “frightening” thought for many… even more so dentistry for children. It might take some time and effort but paediatric dentistry does not have to entail “kicking and screaming”… I don’t personally believe in / support ‘holding children down’ for treatment – unless it is really, really an emergency and no other alternative is available.

WILL THE DENTIST DO TREATMENTS ON THE FIRST VISIT?

Your dentist will assess the urgency of treatment needed as well as the cooperation and comprehensive needs of the patient. This assessment will determine whether the treatment will start gradually from least invasive to most invasive or if options for emergency care will be explored. We highly recommend – NOT doing invasive treatments in the first visit – unless absolutely necessary.

DOES KIDIDENT TAKE MEDICAL AID?

KidiDent charges private rates and is NOT contracted to any medical aid. We charge the same fee for all patients – and not according to a specific medical aid. We also use the best quality materials and equipment and take extra-time with all kids. Parents are required to pay the full amount after the appointment.

WILL MY CHILD BE SEDATED FOR TREATMENTS?

Sedation and ‘theatre’ does not happen during the first visit unless under extreme circumstances when the child is admitted to emergency services due to trauma or severe infection. The options of sedation or general anaesthesia (theatre) will be offered and discussed for each individual child, if indicated and needed.