Paediatric Dentistry

At St Mark Dental and Medical Group, we welcome patients of all ages, including children beginning at age two. Early childhood dental visits have a twofold benefit for kids: We can help children maintain healthy smiles, and early visits help children become familiar with the new faces and surroundings they will see at the dental clinic.

The Importance of Baby (Primary) Teeth

Many parents are surprised how important primary teeth are to the normal development of kids’ teeth and jaws.

Baby teeth provide the blueprint for your child’s healthy future smile by leaving enough space for adult teeth to emerge. Keeping them healthy until they fall out naturally is essential. In the event of premature primary tooth loss, space maintainers can help retain natural growth patterns.

Cavity Prevention for Kids

Dental caries (decay) impacts many kids in Australia, but having a dentist who works in a partnership with parents can help children avoid cavities. Changes to the diet can help by having kids avoid sugar and starchy treats, as well as snacks between meals.

Good home and professional dental care help too.

• Brushing twice daily for two minutes
• Flossing teeth each day
• Regular cleans and check-ups
• Fluoride application
• Fissure sealants
• Avoiding bottle feeding at night
  
  Your dentist or dental hygienist will go over tips and practises to help your little one to avoid the need for fillings. Of course, if decay develops, we will provide gentle treatment to protect your child’s teeth.

Athletic Mouthguards

Kids love sports, but trauma to the teeth and gums can have a lasting impact. Rather than keeping kids from playing on their favourite team, we offer custom sports mouthguards to help keep the teeth and soft tissues of the mouth healthy and safe while your child is burning off energy on the field or court.

Baby teeth matter for your child’s health. Schedule an appointment with us today.

We Welcome You to Book a Paediatric Dental Appointment

Because we have three dentists at St Mark Dental and Medical Group, Dr Evet Ishak, Dr David Bashout and Dr Mina Azmi, we can book family appointments, so we can take care of multiple family members simultaneously. We welcome kids, teens, adults and senior patients to become part of our dental family.