First visits · From the first tooth
First visits start with a ride in the chair
No rush and no surprises. A first visit is a look around, a chair ride and a gentle look at their teeth, with you right there in the room.
First tooth
The right time for a first visit is when teeth arrive.
You stay
Parents are always welcome in the room.
Step by step
What happens, from hello to high five
Tell your child about it on the way in. Knowing what comes next is half the bravery.
Step 1: Have a look around
We start with a wander. Your child can see the room, meet the person looking after them and ask anything at all. Nothing happens until they're ready.
Step 2: A ride in the chair
Up, down and back again. The chair ride is how every first visit here begins, and it turns the big chair into something fun.
Step 3: A gentle look at their teeth
A quick, gentle look at their teeth and gums, with you close by the whole time.
Step 4: Your turn to ask
We'll tell you what we saw, share a few tips for home, and answer whatever you're wondering about.
Tips for nervous kids
A few ways to make it feel easy
Lots of kids feel wobbly about a new place. These small things help, and if you think your child needs more time, ask for a longer appointment when you book.
- Tip 1
Keep it simple and positive
Say you're going to count their teeth and ride in a special chair. Skip words like hurt or needle, even to say it won't.
- Tip 2
Play dentist at home
Take turns counting each other's teeth with a toothbrush, then give a teddy a check-up too.
- Tip 3
Read about it together
A picture book about visiting the dentist makes the real thing feel familiar.
- Tip 4
Pick a fresh time of day
Book when they're usually rested and fed, not straight after a big day.
- Tip 5
Tell us when you book
If your child is nervous, let us know. We offer longer appointments for nervous kids, so we can take things slowly.
Parents in the room
You're welcome in the room, every time
You know your child best, so you stay. Hold a hand or sit close by. You'll see everything we do and hear everything we say, at every visit, not just the first one.
- Parents always welcome in the room
- Longer appointments for nervous kids
- Only children and teens, from the first tooth
Book their first visit
Send a request or give us a ring. Tell us if your child is nervous and we'll plan a longer appointment.
Opening hours
- Mon to Thu8am to 6pm
- Fri8am to 4pm
- Sat8:30am to 12:30pm
- SunClosed
Find us
Suite 3, 12 Grand Boulevard
Joondalup WA 6027