Children’s dentistry · Malanshof, Randburg
Kids’ checkups without the tears
A first visit here looks like a ride in the big chair, teeth counted out loud, and a high-five on the way out — at your child’s pace, always.
Toothache right now? We keep same-day slots — and we answer.
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.
The tears usually have a simpler cause: one rushed or frightening visit. A child who learns at five that the dentist is safe becomes an adult who books check-ups without thinking about it — which is why the first visits matter far beyond the teeth.
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.
- Water or plain milk in the bottle and the sippy cup, especially at bedtime, when anything sweet sits on teeth all night.
What it costs
Medical aid rates. We quote before we treat.
We’ll tell you what your plan covers for your child before you’re anywhere near the chair.
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