We provide prevention-focused dental care for our families’ youngest members from the moment their first teeth appear.
Gentle, preventative dental care for children
Park Road Dental Care Average Rating ★★★★★
Our main aims with children are to foster good dental habits early, while monitoring growth and development. We try our best to prevent problems before they start, and provide positive and caring support so that children are comfortable and confident for if they need any dental treatment.
Our approach to children’s dental care
Children’s dentistry isn’t just about checking teeth for cavities to fill. It’s about creating positive experiences, building trust, and teaching children good habits for a lifetime of dental health.
We take time to:
- Make children feel comfortable at the dentist
- Explain things in a way children understand
- Build familiarity, confidence and trust over time
When children should start seeing a dentist
We recommend that children attend the dentist as soon as their very first tooth erupts, and continue to be seen every 3–12 months, depending on their individual needs and risk levels.
Regular visits allow us to:
- Teach and embed good habits to help avoid preventable dental problems
- Identify and sometimes reverse early signs of tooth decay and gum disease
- Identify and gently treat any tooth decay or wear that cannot be reversed
- Monitor tooth eruption and jaw development to help assess for and plan orthodontic treatment (braces) if appropriate
Prevention focused care
Most dental pain and infections are preventable with good habits. Children today have the opportunity to live their whole lives without ever experiencing a toothache or dental drilling and filling. That’s why prevention is at the heart of how we care for children’s teeth.
Our age-appropriate and tailored preventative advice and treatments include:
- Oral hygiene and brushing advice
- Toothbrushing techniques
- Toothbrush choice
- Appropriate toothpaste strength and usage
- When mouthwash may or may not be appropriate
- Diet advice
- Which foods and drinks cause tooth decay and tooth wear
- When it’s safe to have sugary treats
- Which drinks are best for children
- When night time bottle and breast feeding should be phased out
- Advice on the use of dummies and finger/thumb sucking
- Fluoride varnish – strengthen tooth enamel and reduces the risk of decay
- Fissure sealants – can help protect difficult-to-clean deep grooves of back teeth, where decay can often start
Supporting nervous children
Some children feel anxious about dental visits, particularly if they’ve previously had a difficult experience at the dentist or doctors. We try our best to make visiting the dentist a positive experience, especially for our young patients – many of our young patients enjoy and look forward to their dental checkups!
Our experienced and modern approach to help all nervous children includes:
- We don’t tell children off
- Lots of praise, support and encouragement
- Taking the time to build trust gradually
- Explaining procedures in simple, reassuring language
- Never forcing treatment where it isn’t appropriate
You may also find our Nervous & Anxious Patients page helpful.
Working with parents and carers
Children’s dental care is a partnership with parents and carers. We aim to:
- Keep you informed
- Explain findings clearly
- Support you with practical realistic advice
When referral is the right option
In some cases, care with a specialist paediatric dentist may be more appropriate. If this is needed, we’ll explain why and help you understand the next steps.
Reviews
Park Road Dental Care Average Rating ★★★★★
“Lovely new practise, very welcoming, Dr David Burton & the nurse were absolutely amazing with my daughter who worries about visiting the dentist & who also has complex needs including Autism, they explained every step to her and were very patient, the appointment wasn’t rushed and all treatment was offered to be done on the same day including X-rays, a clean and a filling. We have booked our next appointment and we would highly recommend this practise. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Joanne ASource:“We visited to have a tooth extraction for my child and Dr David Burton was so patient and kind. He ensured my son was aware of all the steps of the process along side nurse Leanne who was ever so kind and professional.
I would highly recommend this dental surgery as the service was unmatched. Overall cleanliness, customer service, approach and patient care was 10/10.”
“We had an amazing experience with Dr. David Burton at Park Road Dental Practice. He was incredibly professional, kind, and patient with my children, making them feel comfortable and at ease throughout their dental check up visit. The whole team was welcoming, and the care provided was outstanding. The pricing was very reasonable. Highly recommend Dr. Burton and the practice to any family looking for excellent dental care!”
Shijo CSource:“Took both my kids today for a check up and scale and polish. Leanne on the front desk was very welcoming and our dentist David was very patient with the girls and explaining everything so they didn’t feel nervous. Prices are reasonable and i would definitely recommend”
Puisan CSource:“Outstanding experience from start to finish. The care and professionalism were exceptional, and the cleaning was gentle and thorough. David is a exceptionally wonderful Dentist. Park Road Dental Care has such a calm, welcoming, and friendly atmosphere that immediately puts you at ease. The nurse Leanne, whose warm smile and experience make a great first impression. As someone who feels quite anxious about dental appointments, I really appreciated how David took the time to explain everything About scale, and polish and brushing techniques. I left feeling genuinely well cared . Highly recommend Park Road Dental Care to anyone, especially nervous patients. Looking forward to returning in 6 months!”
Sanjeev ASource:“Great experience at Park Road Dental Care. Very easy to make an appt online the day before and when I arrived was warmly welcomed by Leanne. I had a new patient exam and hygiene and was pleased with the process. Dr Asim was thorough and took the time to answer all my questions. The practice also had nice decor and was a pleasant environment to be in.”
Katie HSource:“I recently visited Park Road Dental for an emergency filling and honestly couldn’t recommend it more highly. From the moment I walked in, the space felt modern, calming, and incredibly welcoming. Exactly what you want when you’re in pain and feeling anxious.
The whole team were so friendly, professional, and reassuring throughout the visit, and the level of care was outstanding. Most importantly, Dr Asim was absolutely brilliant. He quickly put me out of my misery, explained everything clearly, and made the whole experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
You can really tell this practice genuinely cares about its patients. Fantastic service from start to finish. I’ll definitely be returning and recommending to others.”
“Really impressed with the team here at Park Road Dental after my visit today! I booked in for an emergency appointment at short notice and saw Dr David Burton & Leanne. They took the time to listen to my dental history, discuss my concerns, and develop a treatment plan that met my expectations, all while addressing the issue I had attended with. Throughout the procedure, Dr Burton explained everything clearly, including what I might experience, which helped me feel comfortable and reassured. His calm and professional manner throughout the procedure really helped put me at ease.
I will definitely return in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the practice to friends and family!”
Book a children’s appointment
If you’re looking for gentle, prevention focused dental care for your child, we’d be happy to help.