Children’s dentistry · Malanshof, Randburg
Kids’ check-ups at their pace
A first visit gives your child time to meet us, explore the chair and understand what happens. We use simple explanations and work at a pace they can manage.
Reception will confirm your appointment date and time.
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Call nowWhy it happens
Two things are true about small teeth. Baby-tooth enamel is thinner than an adult’s, so decay moves through it faster — and baby teeth hold the space the grown-up teeth need to come in straight.
Children can feel anxious for many reasons, including unfamiliar sounds, a previous experience or uncertainty. Calm explanations and gradual visits can help build confidence.
How we fix it
A first visit is deliberately small. Your child meets us, checks out the big chair and settles in — we explain everything with show-and-tell, in words they understand, with you close by the whole time.
If they’re comfortable, we count teeth, look for early signs of decay, check how the grown-up teeth are coming along and do a gentle clean — usually all in one short visit. If they’re not ready, that’s fine too: a good first experience matters more than finishing everything, and we never rush a nervous little one.
Keeping it fixed
Little smiles are mostly made at home — this is what actually moves the needle:
- Brush together, twice a day — small children need a hand (and a role model) until at least school age.
- Keep sweet things to mealtimes rather than grazing through the day — it’s how often sugar visits, more than how much, that drives decay.
- Finish milk or formula feeds before bedtime and brush afterwards. Avoid putting your child to sleep with a bottle of milk, formula or juice.
What it costs
Clear fees. A quote before treatment.
Ask reception for the consultation fee and tell us your medical aid plan. Benefits and any co-payment depend on your scheme; confirm cover before treatment.
Questions patients ask
When should my child first see the dentist?
Arrange a first dental visit when your child’s first tooth appears, and by their first birthday. Early visits help you discuss brushing, feeding and healthy development before problems arise.
What happens at a child’s first dental visit?
It’s deliberately small: your child meets us, checks out the big chair and settles in, with you close by the whole time. If they’re comfortable, we count teeth out loud, look for early signs of decay and do a gentle clean — usually all in one short visit.
My child is scared of the dentist — what do you do differently?
We go at your child’s pace, always. Everything is explained with show-and-tell, in words they understand, and if they’re not ready we stop — a good first experience matters more than finishing everything, and we never rush a nervous little one.
Do baby teeth really matter if they fall out anyway?
Yes. Baby-tooth enamel is thinner than an adult’s, so decay moves through it faster — and baby teeth hold the space the grown-up teeth need to come in straight. Losing them too early can affect the adult smile that follows, so they earn proper care.
How do I stop my child getting cavities?
Help your child brush twice a day. Keep sugary food and drinks to mealtimes, finish milk or formula feeds before bedtime, and brush afterwards. Avoid putting a child to sleep with a bottle of milk, formula or juice.
Will my medical aid cover my child’s check-up?
Cover depends on your scheme, plan and available benefits. Tell reception your details and ask for the consultation fee, then confirm any cover or co-payment with your scheme before treatment.
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