dentist for children

[pebbles]

My ds is 2 1/2 and i haven't taken him to a dentist yet. I've suddenly panicked cos have realised that lots of his age group have!!!

So... should i take him soonish

Then... where can anyone recommend for children? Are children covered by NHS or will we have to pay?

Thanks in advance

[Mamma Mia]

I found that the appointments when they are younger are just to get them familiar with the experience so don't worry too much. Just pop along when you get a chance. We have been very happy with the Half Moon Dental Centre at Herne Hill and they are great with little ones. Children are covered by NHS up to the age of 18. I will be taking my 17 year old twins for a quick check up in the next couple of weeks as they turn 18 in June.

[pebbles]

Thanks MM - phew - here i was thinking he's going to have a mouth full of fillings cos i've left it 2 years - he he he

[craigy]

my little boy is 3 and has been twice now and it is just a quick look in the mouth and a sticker for their troubles...

we use the one on north cross road above Lloyds chemist, there is a lovely female dentist called Aoife (please excuse my spelling of the irish name) and both my son and my husband seem delighted to do as she asks them- would highly recommend

and it is all on the nhs..

[Ko]

yes the one on northcross rd above the chemist is very good (well he is with adults but he is such a sweetie that i'm sure he would be fine with kids!)