Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
Care for anxious children is about managing fear and building trust so that a nervous child can have the dental treatment they need. At our Primrose Hill practice we plan each visit around the child rather than the clock.
How long treatment takes depends on your child, and we work that out at an initial assessment.
Our clinical team is led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, GDC-registered specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071).
Many children are frightened by the idea of the dentist: the unfamiliar room, the noises, not knowing what will happen. Routine check-ups can turn into a battle. We provide paediatric dentistry in London that starts by taking the fear seriously, and we keep the first visit short and predictable so your child knows what to expect next time.
The clinical side does not change: prevention first, dental x-rays where needed, fillings or paediatric crowns where decay has progressed. What changes is the pace and the amount of explanation.
Choosing where to take a child who fears the dentist is a big decision. Children's care is provided by our dentists, Dr Nicky Dehbonei and Dr Lydia Dzhukha, and we diagnose before we treat so your child only has the care they need.
We give you an itemised plan before any fees are agreed, so you know the cost of every step; see paediatric dentistry costs in London. For urgent injuries we also provide children's dental trauma care. A consultation lets us assess your child's specific fears and decide the best way forward.
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Parents often feel guilty when a child is distressed at the dentist. Fear of the dentist can make a simple check-up overwhelming for both of you, and we take that pressure off. Whether your child has had a bad experience before or is simply anxious about the unknown, they can adjust at their own pace.
This approach suits children who struggle with the sensory side of a clinic and children who need specific treatment, such as tongue and lip tie treatment. Our children's dental aftercare guide helps keep progress going between visits.
We start by understanding what your child is afraid of, then assess whether they need children's dental exams and cleanings. This visit is mostly about building trust; nothing is done before your child is ready.
Every child reacts differently. We plan a path that reduces stress, which may include nitrous oxide sedation for children. We are honest about the timeline and the number of visits so there are no surprises for you or your child.
We use a tell-show-do approach: explain, demonstrate, then do, with breaks whenever your child needs one. If a tooth has been lost early, we may fit space maintainers to hold the space for the adult tooth. We discuss possible complications openly.
After treatment we go over the results with you, explain the care needed at home, and talk through anything about the experience that still worries you or your child.
Seeing the same team as your child grows keeps the association with the dentist a positive one. Regular reviews let us monitor development and keep visits routine.
Our preventive services for children include children's dental exams and cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental hygiene for children and teens.
Our clinical team uses conservative methods to protect young teeth, including dental bonding and tooth-coloured composite resin for repairs, and a diode laser for tongue-tie division.
We also offer nutrition advice to families, because diet does most of the work in keeping a child's teeth healthy between visits.
Fees depend on the treatment your child needs and any sedation involved. We confirm the cost at the clinical assessment.
Longer than a standard visit. We allow extra time for nervous children so nothing is rushed, and the same applies if early orthodontic treatment is part of the plan.
We use local anaesthetic for anything that would hurt, and for children who cannot manage with a slower pace alone we can use inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide) to help them stay calm.
Most children become more comfortable with each visit that goes as expected. Keeping check-ups regular, rather than only coming when something hurts, is what makes that stick.
Our dentists help children overcome fear through a gradual approach, and we set the right pace for your child at the first visit. Read what happens at your child's dental consultation and how to book to get started.
We provide this care at the practice in Primrose Hill.
020 7589 7792
Our other children's services are listed below, and our costs page helps you plan for your child's care.
After the assessment you receive a written plan and an itemised quote that is yours to keep. Arrange your assessment with the team to plan the best approach for your child.
020 7589 7792
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111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
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