Children’s Dentistry

Our supportive and compassionate dentists in Hove are here to make sure this is the case.

How we can support your child’s oral health development

Nutritional advice

Decay is the top reason why children lose their baby teeth prematurely. But it doesn’t have to be this way, and every effort must be made to help kids avoid what can be an extremely traumatic process.

High-sugar diets are highly destructive to children’s teeth. Your child’s dentist can help parents to find alternative nutritional choices that will support their dental development. We can help you pinpoint the foods that are causing the most harm to your child’s teeth and create a dialogue with them surrounding unhealthy and healthy food choices.

Brushing advice

Poor brushing technique is another factor affecting children’s dental development.

Our hygienists & dentists are fun and engaging when explaining brushing techniques to kids and understand how to break down the barriers preventing kids from understanding why daily brushing is key.

Silver Diamine Fluoride

Application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can be administered to children’s teeth to help prevent decay from reoccurring. Fluoride is a key active ingredient (found in many toothpastes) that hardens the tooth structure affected by decay. This offers additional protection, helping to preserve the strength and defences of the tooth.

We may recommend the SDF application to children who:

• Have difficulty with undergoing treatment for decay, such as a filling.
• Have multiple cavities that cannot all be treated in a single appointment.
• Have additional needs and may find it difficult to sit in the dentist’s chair for restorative treatment.

Thorough examinations

We will check over your child’s teeth and oral structures, looking for signs of decay and structural anomalies. However, if your child is anxious, we will help them build confidence and a trusting bond with the dentist.

Why choose Hove Dental Clinic for children’s dentistry?

Hove Dental Clinic is not your typical dental practice environment.

The brainchild of Dr Dimitri Mantazis, the clinic is a calm oasis that fosters both patient comfort and well-being.

We take a holistic approach to dental care and reject the traditional cold and clinical settings that often make it difficult for kids to feel safe and relaxed. We focus much of our attention on supporting nervous kids, helping them to develop the confidence that will allow them to access the treatment they deserve from us.

Everything is geared around making dentist visits a pleasant experience to look forward to. Our dentists are naturally great with kids, and we love seeing their development and progress.