Dental Medicine
Children’s dentistry
A calm, patient approach that shows children from their very first visit that the dentist is nothing to be afraid of.
- First visitWith caries risk assessment
- FluorideWith professional cleaning
- SealantsProtecting permanent molars
- For parentsPersonal home-care advice
Why children’s dentistry is different
Children’s teeth are not just "small adult teeth". Baby teeth have thinner enamel, decay progresses faster in them, and they hold space for the permanent teeth growing beneath. Healthy baby teeth matter for chewing, speech and proper jaw development.
The experience matters just as much. A child who first visits the dentist when nothing hurts builds a positive relationship with dental care that lasts into adulthood. That is why a first preventive visit is mainly about getting to know each other, talking and examining.
Much of children’s dentistry happens at home. At the examination, parents receive practical advice: how to brush a child’s teeth at a given age, what to watch in the diet, and when the next check-up is due.
When to see us
When to bring your child to the dentist
Professional guidelines recommend a first visit once the first teeth appear, and no later than around the first birthday. Also contact us if:
- you notice white or brown spots on the teeth
- your child complains of pain or avoids chewing on one side
- your child has knocked or chipped a tooth
- you are unsure whether you are brushing your child’s teeth properly or how much toothpaste to use
- the first permanent molars are coming through and could be sealed
- it has been more than six months since the last check-up
Services
Services for children
Children’s dentistry services — from the first check-up to treatment.
Examination and prevention
- First examination
- Examination, caries risk assessment, analysis of the bite and oral hygiene, and personal advice for child and parent.
- Professional cleaning + fluoride
- Removing deposits and applying fluoride, which strengthens enamel and makes it more resistant to decay.
- Fissure sealants
- Sealing the deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of molars, where food and bacteria collect most easily.
Treatment
- Composite filling on a baby tooth
- Replacing tissue damaged by decay with a tooth-coloured filling.
- Pulp treatment with a temporary filling
- A procedure on a baby tooth when decay has affected the dental pulp, often called the “nerve”. Further treatment, and whether the tooth can stay until it is naturally replaced, depends on the findings.
Extractions
- Baby tooth extraction
- When a tooth cannot be saved or is blocking a permanent tooth.
- Permanent tooth extraction
- When extraction is unavoidable, for example with severe damage.
Diagnostics and approach
How we work with children
A first preventive visit is mainly about getting to know each other and an examination. If a child comes in because of pain or an injury, we adapt the visit to their needs. Your child can sit in the chair, see the instruments and hear what we are doing, and the examination is adapted to their age and readiness. Trust built at the start makes every later visit easier.
The examination includes a caries risk assessment: how prone your child is to decay, based on the teeth, oral hygiene and eating habits. Based on this, we recommend how often to come for check-ups and preventive measures such as fluoride or fissure sealants.
We explain the findings to parents in plain language and give home-care advice. If treatment is needed, we plan it at a time and pace that suits your child.
Getting to know us first
A first preventive visit is mainly about getting acquainted and an examination.
Risk assessment
Prevention tailored to your child.
Parents as partners
Clear advice for home care and diet.
Equipment and materials
Preventive care
Measures that protect teeth before decay develops.
The teeth, hygiene and diet show how prone a child is to decay.
Applying fluoride after cleaning strengthens enamel and increases its resistance.
A thin protective layer seals the deep grooves of molars, making decay on the chewing surface less likely.
Tooth-coloured fillings for baby teeth damaged by decay.
Personal advice on brushing, toothpaste and diet, adapted to your child’s age.
Steps
What happens at a child’s first visit?
Getting acquainted
Your child meets the clinic, the chair and the dentist; if they come in with pain or an injury, we adapt the visit to their needs.
Examination
Teeth, gums and bite, adapted to your child’s age and readiness.
Risk assessment
How prone your child is to decay, and the state of oral hygiene.
Talking with parents
Explaining the findings, with advice on home care and diet.
Plan
Recommended preventive measures and, if needed, treatment.
Check-ups
The next visit based on the assessed risk.
Benefits
Why start early
A positive experience
A preventive visit before any problem arises builds trust that makes later check-ups easier.
Early detection
Decay in baby teeth progresses quickly — caught early, it is easier to treat.
Protecting permanent teeth
Sealants and fluoride help protect teeth during their most vulnerable period.
Holding space
Healthy baby teeth keep room for permanent ones.
Informed parents
Practical advice for everyday care at home.
Fewer procedures
Good prevention can reduce the need for fillings and extractions.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Call us or send an enquiry.
+385 99 268 6537When should my child first see a dentist?
Professional guidelines recommend a first visit once the first teeth appear, and no later than around the first birthday. An early visit is mainly about getting acquainted and advice for parents.
Should baby teeth be treated if they will fall out anyway?
Yes. Decay in a baby tooth can hurt, cause infection and affect the permanent tooth growing underneath. Baby teeth also hold space for permanent teeth, so losing them too early can affect how the permanent teeth come in.
What are fissure sealants?
Fissures are deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of molars where food and bacteria easily collect. Sealing them with a thin protective layer makes decay less likely. The procedure is usually done without anaesthesia and without drilling.
What is fluoride for?
Fluoride strengthens enamel and makes it more resistant to the acids that cause decay. It is applied after a professional clean.
My child is afraid of the dentist — what can I do?
Let us know when booking. A first preventive visit is mainly about getting acquainted and an examination, and we adapt it to your child and their readiness. It also helps to talk about the visit calmly at home, avoiding words like "hurt" or "needle".
Can I stay with my child during the examination?
Yes, a parent usually stays with the child. Your presence gives your child a sense of security, and you receive advice first-hand.
How often does my child need a check-up?
It depends on the assessed caries risk. Children at low risk come less often, and those more prone to decay more frequently. You receive a recommendation after the first examination.
Related
Related areas
General dentistry
Regular check-ups, prevention and timely treatment — the foundation of healthy teeth, and the best way to reduce the need for more complex treatment.
Cosmetic dentistry
A balanced, naturally beautiful smile — shaped to suit your face, with as little intervention on healthy teeth as possible.
Prosthodontics
Crowns, bridges and dentures that restore the function and look of your teeth — made to fit your bite and planned individually.