What is the benefit of coming to a Specialist Children’s Dentist?

A Specialist Children’s Dentist (Paediatric Dentist) has post graduate training focusing on the unique needs of children. This training gives the dentist the skills in behaviour management to enable the examination and treatment of children with varying needs.The specialist is able to examine and treat children that have special needs which include very young children, children with physical or intellectual disabilities and medically compromised children. Other treatment options are also available including the use of nitrous oxide sedation(happy gas) and treatment under general anaesthesia. The specialist works with the parents/caregivers to provide a preventive programme for your child and to give appropriate advice as the child develops and moves through the various stages of growth.  more