Your child meets the dentist or oral health therapist and has an opportunity to get used to the dentist’s high-tech chair. This consultation mainly involves just a visual inspection, making sure there’s nothing unusual with the child’s teeth and gums.
The dentist or oral health therapist will take time to answer any questions to create a gentle, positive experience that is often accompanied by plenty of giggles for both the child and the parent!
As well as doing an oral examination, the dentist or oral health therapist assesses the child’s growth and development and identifies any risk of dental decay, as well as educating the child (and parent) on brushing techniques and the importance of healthy nutrition on teeth.