First Visit to a Children's Dentist in Łódź

Baby teeth fall out anyway, so many parents put off the first visit to a children's dentist. That is a mistake. Baby teeth hold space for the permanent ones and help a child learn to speak clearly. Untreated decay hurts, and infection can damage the permanent tooth growing underneath.

A child whose first time in the chair involves no pain and no rush usually comes back to check-ups more calmly. That is why we treat the first visit at iDenta in Łódź as a chance to get acquainted. All our services for young patients are listed under children's dentistry.

When should the first visit to a children's dentist be?

Around the first birthday, or soon after the first teeth come through. At that appointment the dentist mostly talks to the parent about brushing and diet, then takes a quick look in the child's mouth. After that, a check-up roughly every six months is enough. Decay spotted early is usually quick and simple to treat.

What happens at an adaptation visit

At an adaptation visit we do not treat anything. Your child looks around the room and can ride the chair up and down. If they feel like it, we count their teeth together in the mirror. The next visit is then no longer a step into the unknown. It costs from 100 zł.

How to prepare your child

• Talk about the visit briefly and calmly, as a check that the teeth are healthy.
• Leave out words like “pain” and “injection”. Even in “it won't hurt”, a child mostly hears “hurt”.
• Book a time when your child is rested and has eaten. Mornings usually work best for little ones.
• Never use the dentist as a threat, and skip the reward for being brave. It hints that there is something to be afraid of.
• Bring a favourite toy. And try to stay relaxed yourself, because children pick up on nerves straight away.

iDenta dentist's tip: We often see that long explanations on the way to the clinic make children more anxious, not less. One sentence is enough for a toddler, and we will show them the rest when they arrive. The day before, you can play dentist at home: count teeth with a spoon and look at them in a mirror.

Prices for prevention and baby tooth treatment

These prices come from our price list. The dentist confirms the scope and cost of treatment after the check-up.

Fissure sealants

Decay most often starts in the grooves on the chewing surfaces. Sealants close them with a thin layer of tight-fitting material. They usually go on the permanent molars soon after they erupt: the first molars at around 6 or 7, the second molars at around 12. It is painless and needs no drilling.

Fluoride varnish

With fluoride varnish, we paint the teeth with a coating that strengthens the enamel. How often to repeat it depends on your child's risk of decay, which the dentist assesses.

iDenta dentist's tip: During the evening brush, lift your child's upper lip and look at the front teeth right by the gum. White, chalky patches there are often the first sign of decay, before any cavity forms. At this stage fluoride and a change of habits are often enough, so do not wait for toothache before booking a visit.

Around the age of 7 it also makes sense to see an orthodontist. More on that in our article on braces and orthodontic appliances.