Paediatric Dentistry
At GoldCity Dental Centre, our family-friendly dentistry makes children our special guests. Our mission is to help little ones develop a healthy and positive attitude toward dental care and help their parents care for their teeth. A positive dental experience at an early age can have a lifelong impact on your child's oral health and wellness.
This is why we offer reliable and personalised children's dentistry for youngsters regardless of their status. In addition, so no child's needs go unserved, we are proud participants in the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) to help families afford an excellent level of oral health.
We begin treating children starting in their third year but also welcome kids of any age. We work closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that each child receives the proper instruction to look after their own smiles when away from the dental practice.
Early Childhood Dental Visits
We encourage our patients to bring their young children to their dental appointments. We can make the experience fun by giving them a ride in the chair and introducing them to the dental practice. We find this an effective way to eliminate fear when it's time for your child's first visit.
Prevention is also essential at every life stage, and primary (baby or milk) teeth are no different. Children's baby teeth are the blueprint for their future smiles, and maintaining them is essential for the proper development and alignment of your child's teeth.
Growing Children and Dentistry
As children develop, we will provide individualised preventive dental treatment plans based on your child's unique needs.
We educate and partner with parents to promote healthy, young smiles.
- Cavity prevention
- Developmental exams
- Behaviour modification
- Check-ups and cleans
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Fluoride applications
- Fissure sealants
- Athletic mouthguards
- Bruxism nightguards
- Orthodontic evaluations
Paediatric Dentistry in Charters Towers Prevents Tooth Decay
Dental decay is among the most common preventable childhood diseases. We recommend you start by avoiding sugary snacks, but that's just the beginning. Starchy foods, soft drinks, juice and regular snacking can also encourage dental decay that leads to caries and, eventually, tooth cavities. We encourage you and your children to drink water regularly, which helps rinse away food debris and the plaque-causing bacteria which they contain.
Fluoride strengthens enamel through re-mineralisation, while dental sealants act as a barrier in the posterior (back) teeth, where deep grooves can trap bacteria that cause decay.
Often, our dentists, Dr Girish Basavaraj and Dr Ankita Clarke, can visually identify decay during your child's check-up. Other times, decay is not visible and can only be detected on dental x-rays, called bitewings. We use digital radiography at GoldCity Dental Centre, which is safer and emits far less radiation than traditional film x-rays.
Protective Mouthguards Keep Teeth Safe for Sport
Sport and exercise make kids happy and help teach them how to channel their excess energy. Many sport-related accidents, however, can put their teeth and gums at risk. So we use advanced technology to create same-day mouthguards for kids. Wearing a sports guard can prevent knocked-out teeth, damaged gums and even severe jaw problems.
We Provide Children's Dentistry in Charters Towers
If you need a family dentist in our area, contact GoldCity Dental Centre to book an appointment. We warmly welcome kids, teens, adults and seniors to become part of our dental family.
