Dentists for toddlers

[fabian's ma]

When do people generally take their child to the dentist for the first time? Is 21 months too young? I'd quite like my son to have a quick check up and I have a few concerns about fluorosis (he seems to have a white spot on one of his front teeth - possibly from sucking the toothpaste off the brush rather than brushing with it!)

If I do take him I'd like it to be a positive experience and not put him off for life. I usually go to Smile in Northcross Road myself but my favourite dentist, Aoife, left a while ago. Any recommendations for child-friendly (NHS) dentists locally?

Thanks in advance.

[cactus]

Townley Road Dental Practice, very good with children.

[fabian's ma]

Does anyone else have any advice on this? Thanks in advance.

[Pickle]

I take my kids to the dentist on Forest Hill Road, near the Herne. Everyone I've seen there has been great with children, particularly the younger female dentist (who's name I don't know, usefully!). I started taking them 6 monthly from around 20 months, so it's not too young in my opinion.

[nozchik]

I take my son to Stanstead road Dental Practice in forest hill. Very friendly and welcoming staff and experienced doctor.

[fabian's ma]

Thanks very much!