Paediatric Dentistry Auckland
(Kids Dentist Epsom)

Taking care of teeth is one important aspect of keeping yourself healthy.

Our Epsom dentists will always share the same basic advice for maintaining your teeth’s excellent health and appearance: Brush and floss your teeth regularly to prevent tooth decay, pay a visit to your dentist at least twice a year, avoid using your teeth for opening or tearing things, steer clear of foods and beverages that can cause stains. Can you see we have a passion for kids dental care?

Dental care for children, however, will be relatively different. Your trusted family dentist can explain how extra assistance and attention are required in looking after your kids’ teeth. Visiting the dental clinic — not to mention having to sit still in a chair while someone peers inside their mouth and uses different tools — can be a strange and even frightening experience for them, so it helps to find a professional who can expertly meet the needs of your whole family.

A trained and highly skilled dentist knows exactly how to put young patients at ease and make each visit to the clinic a positive one.

Paediatric dentistry includes using sealants to help prevent cavities and tooth decay on a child’s back molars. This proven preventive treatment works by applying a thin acrylic coating over the teeth and allowing it to harden, which keeps out unwanted bacteria and plaque that could otherwise harm the teeth.

Additionally, using fluoride applications to strengthen your child’s tooth enamel is extremely helpful in preventing decay. This involves applying fluoride directly to the teeth—it will bond the enamel and help keep teeth strong and healthy, it could even reverse decay.

Some patients choose not to have fluoride and at Alpers we provide treatment alternatives.

Many of a kid’s dental problems are the same ones affecting adults, but as children’s teeth are still developing, untreated dental conditions can cause poor and misaligned tooth development, leading to a more serious problem as a child grows up.

Some of the most common issues with children are:
– Tooth decay
– Bad breath
– Sensitive teeth
– Thumb-sucking
– Gum disease
– Teeth grinding
– Ulcers
– Baby teeth-loss
– Over-retained primary teeth
– Dental Anxiety

We provide a warm, fun, and friendly environment that will help your children relax and feel more receptive to the examinations and treatments.

We encourage parents and family members to be with their children and interact with them throughout the treatment to further strengthen the kids’ feeling of safety and security.

Our staff will carefully go through the dental evaluation and the available and recommended treatment options with the parents so that they can arrive at a fully informed decision.

Teaching children about good dental care habits can help lay down a firm foundation for excellent dental self-care as they grow older and throughout the rest of their life. This is why choosing the right dentist is important.

Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

Alpers Dental’s primary mission has been to facilitate the provision of comprehensive preventative dental treatment to the residents of Auckland.

services

Quick Links

Patient Resources

Questions