Children's appointments are shorter and slower. The aim at a first visit is not to complete treatment — it is for the child to sit in the chair, have a look, and leave without being frightened. Everything after that is easier. We see children from around age one, or when the first tooth appears.
When this is usually needed
- First teeth appearing and no dental visit yet
- Dark marks or holes in baby teeth
- A child complaining of toothache
- Thumb sucking or prolonged bottle use
- A knocked or chipped tooth after a fall
What happens, step by step
Meeting first
For a first visit the child sits in the chair, sees the mirror and the light, and we count teeth. Nothing more if that is all they will manage.
Examination
Checking for decay and how the adult teeth are developing.
Cleaning and fluoride
A polish and fluoride varnish, which measurably reduces decay in children.
Fissure sealants
A protective coating in the grooves of new adult molars, where most childhood decay starts.
Treatment if needed
Fillings or extractions done gently and at the child's pace.
Talking to the parent
Practical advice about brushing, sugar and bottles — usually the most valuable part of the visit.
Before any treatment
This treatment may not be suitable for every patient. Whether it is appropriate for you depends on an examination at the clinic. Before we begin, we will assess your teeth and gums, take an updated medical history, explain the available options, and obtain your consent. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation for your individual case.
Aftercare
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, supervised until about age seven or eight.
- A smear for under-threes, a pea-sized amount after that.
- Spit, do not rinse — rinsing washes away the fluoride.
- The frequency of sugar matters more than the quantity. Limit sugary food and drink to mealtimes.
- No bottle in bed with anything except water.
- Check-ups every six months, so problems are found while they are small.
Common questions
When should my child first see a dentist?
Around their first birthday, or when the first tooth appears. Early visits are about familiarity, not treatment.
Do baby teeth need filling if they will fall out anyway?
Often yes. Decayed baby teeth cause pain and infection, and losing them too early lets the adult teeth come through crooked. We will explain the reasoning for your child's specific tooth.
How much does a children's dental visit cost?
Indicatively RM 60–100 for a check-up with fluoride, and RM 120–250 for a filling. Confirmed after examination.
My child is frightened of the dentist. What do you do?
We go at their pace and do not force treatment at a first visit. Try to avoid using words like 'pain' or 'injection' beforehand, even reassuringly — children hear the noun, not the reassurance.
What if a tooth is knocked out?
For an adult tooth, hold it by the crown, not the root, keep it in milk and get to a dentist immediately — the first hour matters. A knocked-out baby tooth should not be put back. Call us straight away either way.
Related treatments
- Scaling & polishing — Cuci gigi
- Tooth filling — Tampal gigi
- Emergency dentist — Sakit gigi