How to build a healthy smile without fear or tears
Many parents are unsure when the right time is. Experts recommend the first preventive check-up when the first baby tooth erupts, and no later than around the first year of life.
Registration of child patients is only possible together with the registration of at least one family member.
At the first visit, the children's dentist checks not only the condition of the teeth but, above all, builds trust. At our clinics in Bulovka, Chodov and Pankrác, we place great emphasis on making the first contact with the clinic feel like play. The child gets to look around the surgery, "take a ride" in the chair and discover that there is nothing to be afraid of.
How to prepare your child for the visit?
Fear of the unknown is natural. With a little preparation, the trip to the dentist can be much calmer:
- Speak positively about the dentist — The word pain can cause worry in a child. Instead, talk about checking the teeth or about how the doctor helps the teeth stay healthy and strong.
- Play dentist — At home, count the teeth together in the mirror.
- Let your child bring a favourite item — A cuddly toy, a small toy or a favourite book can give the child a sense of security.
Caring for baby teeth
The belief that "baby teeth will fall out anyway" is a myth. The baby teeth hold the space for the permanent teeth, and their premature loss due to decay can lead to orthodontic problems in the future.
- Tooth brushing — We start with the very first tooth (for example, using a finger brush).
- Dental hygiene for children — Even young patients should undergo a hygiene instruction session, where they learn the correct brushing technique in a playful way.
- Nutrition — Limit sugary drinks and sweets, which are the main cause of tooth decay in children.
Why choose our children's dentist?
- We provide quick and gentle help with sudden toothaches or inflammations.
- We teach children and parents the correct tooth-brushing technique and motivate home care in a playful way.
- Our clinics are equipped with top-of-the-range technology and staff who understand children's psychology. At Pankrác, we even have a children's play corner.
- We minimise the need for invasive procedures thanks to our emphasis on regular prevention and the early treatment of problems.
