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At Eccleshill Dental, our children’s dentist team helps younger patients look after their oral health through routine dental examinations and steady support with their dental care. As a child-friendly practice, we make paediatric dentistry feel calm and reassuring, so every appointment builds confidence rather than worry.

We focus on helping children feel comfortable in the dental setting, pairing preventive dentistry with plenty of oral health education so they learn to care for their own teeth and avoid problems before they start. We believe this gives every child the best chance of healthy teeth and a lovely smile for life.

Caring for children’s teeth is a partnership. From the very first visit in infancy right through to the teenage years, we work alongside the family offering advice and ongoing support so young teeth get the attention they deserve at home as well as at the practice. At Eccleshill, we welcome families from right across Bradford.

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Bring your children along with you to familiarise them with our practice and process.

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General Care

Dental care begins the moment the first teeth appear. These primary teeth or milk teeth matter just as much as adult teeth, so it’s best to introduce children to the practice early, while everything still feels new and friendly.

We recommend a dental examination every six months. These check-ups let us follow your child’s dental development: how the primary teeth are erupting, how the jaw is growing, and later how the permanent teeth come through during the mixed dentition stage, when baby and adult teeth sit side by side. Watching this closely means we can spot problems early and help prevent dental caries before it takes hold.

Every visit also includes practical oral health education. We give brushing advice, show how to clean between the teeth to clear away plaque, and explain how much fluoride toothpaste is right for your child’s age. We’d usually suggest supervised brushing at home until around age seven, when most children can manage well on their own. And because diet plays such a big part, we’ll talk through simple changes cutting back on sugary drinks and frequent snacking that protect young teeth and help prevent decay in baby teeth.

Children’s Orthodontics

As teeth develop, any problems with the bite begin to show. Teeth don’t always come through where we’d like, and sometimes they need gentle guidance into a better position to avoid trouble later. If we think your child could benefit, our orthodontist will carry out an orthodontic assessment to decide what’s needed and when.

Timing matters with growing children. An early orthodontic assessment often during the mixed dentition stage
lets us act at the right moment, sometimes with early intervention while the jaw is still developing.
We treat the full range of bite problems, or malocclusion: crowding and crowded teeth, spacing and gaps between teeth, protruding teeth, crossbite, open bite, and more pronounced overbites or underbites.

Depending on the case, treatment might involve braces — either fixed braces or removable orthodontic appliances — with retainers afterwards to hold everything in place. Every treatment plan is tailored to your child; we’ll talk you through the recommended approach, the timescale and the costs before anything begins.

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Fissure Sealants

We can give teeth the best chance at a healthy long life with preventative treatments like fissure sealants.
Fissures are the thin grooves on the chewing surfaces and no matter how well they are brushed, bacteria and plaque can still collect within them and potentially cause decay (dental caries). A fissure sealant is a safe plastic coating applied to the tooth to stop food particles and bacteria from settling in these hard-to-clean grooves.

This preventive treatment is normally given to children whose permanent teeth are starting to emerge, usually between six and seven years. The application process is quick and easy, and there is no need for anaesthetic or drilling.

Fluoride Varnishes

We can apply fluoride varnish to the surface of the teeth to strengthen enamel and help protect young teeth from decay. This quick, painless treatment is usually given to children over three, as an additional form of protection alongside regular brushing.

Fluoride varnish is a highly concentrated form of fluoride that comes as a yellow, fruity smelling gel. It slows down decay by strengthening the enamel, making the outer layer of the tooth more resistant to attacks from acid. It is not a permanent treatment, but it does stay in contact with the enamel for several hours.

Helping Nervous Children

A happy first experience shapes how a child feels about the dentist for years to come. We see plenty of nervous children, and we’re used to easing dental anxiety and any fear of the dentist gently. By going at the child’s pace, explaining each step and keeping things positive the everyday behaviour management that comes with being a genuinely child-friendly dentist we help even anxious little ones settle in.

Common Childhood Dental Problems

Children’s teeth sometimes need a helping hand, and treating things early keeps them simple. We look after toothache, decay and dental caries with gentle children’s fillings as part of our restorative dentistry, and we watch for the early signs of gum disease.

Accidents happen too. If your child suffers a dental trauma a knocked-out, broken or chipped tooth please contact us as soon as you can; a knocked-out adult tooth in particular is an emergency where quick action really counts. We also treat dental abscesses and other urgent problems, and where needed we’ll use dental X-rays, photographs or scans to see exactly what’s happening beneath the surface.

Oral Habits in Children

Some everyday habits can affect the way teeth and jaws develop. Prolonged thumb sucking, dummy use or tongue thrusting can, over time, nudge teeth out of line or contribute to an open bite or protruding front teeth. We keep an eye on these oral habits at check-ups and offer gentle, practical advice on helping your child grow out of them at the right age.

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Our reviews

Feeling glad! Read our glowing reviews from our valued patients, sharing their experiences and sparkling smiles with us.

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Was an amazing experience since the first appointment where I had my dental plan put in place. Was super understanding with my situation and what work I wanted to have done. All the staff I had met during my 3 appointments were very nice and provided a great service overall.
- Andy Spenceley
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Great practice and would highly recommend!! I had been going to another dentist for a while but didn’t seem to explain anything or help me with options. Decided to come to Eccleshill Dental. Was amazed. I had a 40 min examination and then went through all my issues. They broke it down to things that I ‘needed’ to do and then discussed things that might ...
- DBS AM
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Had a appointment today with a lovely lady hygienist called Areeba. I’d like to say she gave a wonderful service .she was very thorough with a wonderful manner. A credit to the practice 👍👍
- Hayley Shaw
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I visited the dentist and hygenist today. Both were very pleasant and explained what they were doing and it was a good visit.
- Jill Redding
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My 5 year old daughter is a patient at this dentist and they are absolutely amazing! The reception staff and dentist always make her feel so comfortable and she is not scared of going to the dentist because of it!! Highly recommend!
- Laura Slack
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My 1st visit at this very swish practise. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Clare(dentist) was lovely, calming and made me feel comfortable. I can’t say anything negative and would highly recommend.
- Milly Sheard
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Today I went to my dentist for a filling and saw Imaan the female dentist for the 2nd time.. I just wanted to say how absolutely lovey and really calm she made me feel. She listened to what I had to say and helped me with the issues I raised a credit to the surgery thank you 🙂
- Samantha Bolton
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I would like say a massive thank you to Karan at Eccleshill Dental for giving me the confidence to smile again. The dental work I had done was not a straight forward procedure. My teeth needed bleaching and then a new front crown needed to be made to match their new colour. After the course of Enlighten treatment my teeth were temporarily left patchy in ...
- Sue J

FAQs

When should my child first visit the dentist?

We recommend that you begin bringing your child to your dental check up appointments from a very young age, to familiarise them with the practice environment. If they are comfortable with visiting the dentist from around 12 months old, or as soon as their first teeth come through, they are much less likely to become anxious or frightened as they grow. We are able to check the teeth are developing properly and give advice on teething, thumb sucking and preventing issues later in life.

How often does my child need to have a dental check up?

We usually suggest your child has a check up every six months, in line with your own check up appointments. However, you may be advised to come more or less often, depending on their individual case.

When should I start cleaning my child’s teeth?

You will need to start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as they appear, to avoid decay or future problems. Setting up an oral hygiene routine for your child at an early age, including brushing twice a day, will set them up well for excellent dental health for life.

Do I need to supervise my child brushing their teeth?

Yes, we recommend you supervise and check your child is brushing properly until they are around 8 years old, when they are old enough to brush alone. From around 3 years of age, allow your child to brush their own teeth first, before checking and helping them afterwards.

Do I need to see the dentist when my child’s baby teeth fall out?

By age 7, your child should have lost their first baby tooth. You shouldn’t need to see us when your child loses a baby tooth, as this is a natural part of their development. Once the tooth falls out, the replacement permanent tooth can take a few months to come through, which is completely normal. Your dentist will keep an eye on your child’s teeth at their regular check ups. Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns or worries about your child’s teeth.

Do you treat children of all ages?

Yes from a baby’s very first tooth right through to the teenage years. As a dentist for children at every stage, we adapt each visit to your child’s age and confidence.

My child gets nervous can you help?

Very much so. Dental anxiety is common, and our team is experienced at helping nervous children feel relaxed and in control.

What should I do if my child knocks out a tooth?

Treat it as an emergency. For an adult tooth, keep it moist and contact us straight away fast treatment gives the best chance of saving it.

Should I worry about thumb sucking or a dummy?

Occasional thumb sucking or dummy use is normal in young children. If it carries on as the permanent teeth arrive, it can affect the bite, so we’ll monitor it and advise on the best time to ease off.

How do I know if my child needs braces?

The best starting point is an orthodontic assessment. We check how the teeth and jaw are developing and advise whether treatment would help, what the options are, and the ideal time to begin.

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