Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
A custom sports guard is made from an impression of your child's teeth, so it fits closely and stays in place during a knock. We make them at our Primrose Hill practice. A consultation tells us the right design for your child's sport and how long the guard will last as they grow.
Our dentists provide this care for children.
A knock during a game can chip, crack or knock out a tooth, and a damaged tooth can later become infected. Our paediatric dentistry in London covers the emergency care and repair if that happens, but a well-fitting guard is the cheaper option.
If your child does take a knock, we use dental x-rays to assess the damage below the surface and plan the repair.
A shop-bought boil-and-bite guard is better than nothing, but it is bulky, moves, and often ends up in a pocket. A custom guard is made to your child's teeth. Children's care is provided by our dentists, with the practice led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, GDC-registered specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071). For children in orthodontic treatment, Dr Kia Papagalani, specialist orthodontist (GDC No. 228487), can advise on a guard that fits over the appliance.
Costs are itemised at the consultation. Guards sit alongside our wider preventive support: infant oral care for babies, oral health education for children and parents and diet and nutrition counselling for families.
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Children who play rugby, football, hockey, martial arts or any contact or high-impact sport. Some children are anxious about the dentist and some parents feel guilty about a delayed check-up; the fitting is a quick, painless visit and a good first experience. Our dentists assess the fit and material for your child, which helps you decide which of our children's dental treatments fits.
Whether you are moving from NHS care to private treatment or simply want a better-fitting guard, a consultation lets us look at your child's dental development and the sport they play.
We check your child's teeth and gums are healthy and discuss the sport. This can be done alongside children's dental exams and cleanings to save a visit.
We take an impression of the teeth and palate. This is what gives the guard its grip so it stays put during impact.
The guard is made to that impression, with the thickness chosen for your child's sport.
Your child tries the guard, we check grip and comfort, and we make any adjustments straight away.
We explain how to clean and store the guard, and when to replace it as your child's jaw grows and teeth change.
Our clinical team provides children's dental exams and cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental hygiene for children and teens at our Primrose Hill practice.
Where a tooth is damaged, we repair it with tooth-coloured composite resin. We also use a diode laser for tongue-tie division and offer removable aligners where alignment treatment is appropriate.
We keep visits calm and unhurried, give honest options, and never pressure a family, so you can decide on the right protection for your child.
We confirm the cost at the initial consultation, once we have assessed your child and the guard they need.
Until the fit changes. Growing jaws and erupting teeth mean a child's guard needs checking each season and replacing when it loosens.
We choose the design and thickness from the clinical assessment of your child's teeth and the sport they play.
Thickness, coverage and fit. We explain the options at the consultation so your child has the right level of protection for their sport.
Our dentists carry out these assessments at the practice in Primrose Hill.
Our dentists assess your child to decide the right guard. You can see what happens at your child's dental consultation and how to book to start.
Arrange a consultation or call us on 020 7589 7792.
Our other preventive services for children start with infant oral care for babies, and for older children include oral health education for children and parents and diet and nutrition counselling for families.
After the assessment you receive a written plan and itemised quote that is yours to keep. Arrange your assessment with the team, and discuss payment options with our staff.
020 7589 7792
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111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
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