Children's Dentistry in Hythe.

As soon as their first teeth come through, or by their first birthday, is a good time to start. Even before that, bringing them along to your own appointments helps them get used to it. These early visits are about getting comfortable, not treatment.

Yes. We are a family-friendly practice and we see children of all ages. A child examination is £27.50, or £46 for a first visit.

A check-up does not hurt. It is a gentle look at their teeth, with plenty of chat so they feel at ease. If your child ever does need treatment, we use The Wand, which numbs the area without the big needle or the sting, and we always go at their pace.

Gently, and without rushing. We keep appointments longer so there is time, we explain everything in simple words, and you stay with them throughout. The more relaxed the early visits are, the easier every visit after them tends to be.

A child examination is £27.50, or £46 for a first visit. We are a private practice, so there is no NHS waiting list, and our Practice Plan lets you spread routine care across simple monthly payments.

Usually every six months, but we will tell you what suits your child. Some need watching more closely while their teeth and jaw are developing. Others are fine on the standard six months.

It is very common and most children grow out of it on their own. If it carries on once the adult teeth start to come through, it can begin to affect the bite, so it is worth mentioning at a check-up. We will keep an eye on it and let you know if anything needs doing.

Earlier than many parents expect. Our orthodontics specialist looks at how a child's teeth and jaw are developing while they are still growing. Guiding things at that stage can reduce crowding and bite problems, and it sometimes means simpler treatment later. Our early orthodontic assessment is where this starts.