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You can call the national information help line 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) or visit https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/dentistry/free-dental-care-under-18-years/ for more information about your children’s’ free dental care in New Zealand. ACC eligibility information can be found by visiting https://www.acc.co.nz/assets/im-injured/32690e7220/acc7672-dental-injury-guide.pdf

At Beyond Dental, we are a registered ACC Dental Clinic and have an official contract with the DHB/MoH to provide children’s dentistry.

If you are still unsure about which options of family dentistry will suit your needs best or to enroll your child, call us on 07 987 2825

If your child is involved in contact sports, a well-fitting mouthguard can reduce the impact on the teeth, minimising damages or trauma. Boil and bite mouthguards brought over-the-counter are good for younger children who are growing quickly or are still in the mixed stage of baby and adult teeth as they are cheaper and can be remolded. A custom fit mouthguard can be made by your dentist and is a step up from an over-the-counter mouthguard as it provides much more protection; this is recommended once orthodontic treatment is completed or once all permanent teeth have grown in.

All children will require regular check ups and x-rays to assess the teeth alongside fluoride applications and oral hygiene instructions. Professional cleaning and polishing is common to prevent gum and tooth problems. Some children may require fillings, fissure sealants, baby tooth extractions, or more rarely root canals and adult tooth extractions.

All children should be seen at least once per year by a registered oral health therapist or dentist. The benefits of this include: building confidence for your child in visiting the dentist and a trusting relationship with your dentist; regular checks have been shown to reduce the amount of invasive dental procedures and improve oral health outcomes for children throughout the formative years and into adulthood.

A comprehensive dental assessment including x-rays will be provided and an appropriate level of cleaning or polishing. Any questions you or your child may have will be addressed. A thorough discussion of your child’s current needs and dental future will be advised. Some treatments may be performed on the day when indicated and if time permits, otherwise follow up appointments will be scheduled as required.

For the initial consultation appointment, it is highly encouraged for a parent/guardian to attend with your child. This helps immensely when visiting a new place, ensuring a great experience, completing the registration process, understanding the oral health status and needs of your child while consenting to any future treatments required.

Many children are happy to return to the dental practice by themselves for any future visits. You as the parent can be more involved if you prefer and are welcome to have a coffee in our reception area while waiting for your child or be present in the room where appropriate with your child.