How can we help you?
If you are looking for a dental clinic that welcomes families and provides quality care, you have come to the right place. We understand that choosing a dentist to care for your family's smiles is a big decision, and we and welcome all of your questions.
Here are some of the most common questions we receive here at North Brisbane Dental Clinic. If yours is not listed here, we welcome you to telephone us for a personalised response.
Paediatric Dentistry
Sucking fingers, thumbs or dummies is an activity that helps many little ones self soothe, but when is the right time to encourage them to stop doing this? This varies depending on multiple factors. Check out our blog post here for more detailed information.
Over the years, we've helped many, many children break their thumb sucking habit and have tons of tips and tricks we'd love to share with you. If you'd like to have a chat with one of our dentists, please click here to book an appointment.
Absolutely, definitely, yes. We understand that visiting the dentist can be a challenging experience for both you and your child, and our goal is to make this process as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Our team has extensive experience looking after children with autism, anxiety, sensory sensitivity and all combinations of similar challenges. We are well equipped to provide a supportive and accommodating environment for everyone, regardless of their abilities or difficulties.
We would love to see you at our clinic for a consultation, where we can discuss your child's needs and preferences in detail. Please feel free to reach out to us at 3632 8100, or info@northbrisbanedental.com.au. Alternatively, you could book online to see one of our dentists by using this link.
If your little one is scared of the dentist, then you’ve come to the right place. We love looking after the whole family, and have never met a kid we couldn’t win over. The key to getting your child to trust the dentist is for us to build that trust with them. Usually when kids are scared of going to the dentist, it’s because they don’t know what’s going to happen, OR, in the past a doctor or dentist has hurt or scared them in some way. It’s up to us to prove to them that we’re not going to hurt them or do anything that scares them. We have a few tricks up our sleeve when it comes to building trust with anxious kids. Firstly, we don’t rush anything. Mum, Dad, Grandma, whoever you like, comes in with them. We give them time to explore the room, talk to us, ask questions, before they get in the dental chair. If they don’t want to sit in the chair straight away, they can sit on a parent’s lap for as long as they need to. The most important thing is for your child to realise they’re in control. They get to choose what flavour toothpaste they have, they can choose what we put on the tv. If they’re worried our toothpaste will taste strange, they can bring their own from home. If they’re super nervous and don’t want their teeth cleaned, we often just do a checkup at the first visit, and plan to clean their teeth in the future. They need to know that if it’s not ok with them, we won’t do it. The other thing our little patients really love, is that they get a goodie bag with their name on it every time they come in. They can choose a sparkly toothbrush, sticker and toy to go in their bag.
If your child has any specific triggers for anxiety, then letting us know will really help us to put them at ease. For example, some kids hate loud noises, so we can usually do our thing without using the suction to make things easier for them. If you’d like to find out more, or book your child in to see one of our dentists, please visit our website.
We generally recommend age three. Some dentists recommend sooner, but we find if you try to examine a child's teeth at one or two years of age, they get scared and don't cooperate, or they may have short attention spans that make sitting still difficult.
It's vital that their first visit is a pleasant one so we make their experience an interactive and educational one. We allow them to push the buttons on the dental chair to make it move (usually with mum or dad sitting in the chair first). They can also push buttons to turn the lights on and off and pour water into the cup. Our goal is to help them feel involved in the process of their first dental appointment.
We let them choose the flavour of their toothpaste and provide encouragement when they correctly brush their teeth. If they are anxious or get upset, we stop straight away. We work at your child’s pace and try not to push them beyond their patience.
Every child gets a reward bag at the end of their appointment that includes a fun toy for a successful appointment.
If you’re seeking a gentle and kind family dentist in the Wooloowin area, we invite you to arrange an appointment to meet our team.