First visit
You want to introduce your child to the dentist, without any distress.
- A playful, unhurried check-up
- Often just getting to know each other, no treatment
- Builds trust for the future
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Paediatric dentistry · Children's dentist · OlbiaThe dentist for little ones, without fear.
Your child's first dentist shapes the relationship they will have with dental care for the rest of their life. In Olbia we welcome them with kindness and patience, turning the visit into a calm experience — and building a good relationship right from the start.
Relaxed
Why the first meeting matters
A good start lasts a lifetime
The way a child experiences their first visits stays with them for years. That is why we dedicate time and attention to putting them at ease, explaining everything in simple words, without rushing and without frightening them.
We don't just "fix a little tooth and move on": we build a calm experience, because a child who walks in smiling will happily come back as an adult too. And to you, the parent, we always explain what we see and why.
"They're only milk teeth": why treat them anyway
Even though they will fall out, milk teeth guide the growth of the dental arches, chewing and speech, and protect the permanent tooth growing underneath. Treating them in good time prevents pain today and problems tomorrow.
Find your situation
What we do for your child
From the first meeting to prevention and small treatments. And if crooked teeth are the concern, we point you to the right path.
Sealants and fluoride
You want to protect the little teeth and avoid decay.
- Fissure sealing of the molars
- Fluoride and guided hygiene, for their age
Caring for little teeth
Your child has decay on a milk tooth that needs treating.
- Small treatments explained in simple words
- Gentleness and time, at their own pace
Narrow palate or crooked teeth
You notice crooked teeth, a narrow palate or an irregular bite.
- Interceptive orthodontics, guiding growth
- Assessment from as early as 6–7 years
How it works
The journey, step by step.
1
A calm welcome
We let the child settle in gently, at their own pace, without rushing.
2
First visit
A playful check-up to get to know each other: often with no treatment at all.
3
Prevention
Guided hygiene, fluoride and, if needed, sealants to protect little teeth.
4
Growth check-ups
We follow the development of the teeth over time, stepping in at the right moment.
A myth to bust
"They'll fall out anyway" or better to treat them?
The most common belief about milk teeth is also the riskiest. Here's why.
"They'll fall out anyway"
- They're temporary, no need to treat them
- A small cavity can wait
- If it falls out early it's no big deal
The reality
- They guide growth, chewing and speech
- Untreated decay hurts and damages the permanent tooth beneath
- Early loss shifts the neighbouring teeth
Parents' doubts, our answers
Let's talk about what's holding you back
- "I'm afraid it will be traumatic" — avoiding exactly that is our goal: a first visit purely to get to know each other, at their own pace.
- "They're only milk teeth" — they guide the growth of the permanent ones: treating them in good time prevents future problems.
- "Mine won't cooperate" — we have experience with lively children: we go gently, involving them along the way.
- "How much does it cost?" — the first visit is free and with no obligation: it's there to understand, calmly, whether and what is needed.
Is it right for your child?
A first visit is the right moment if…
You don't need a problem to come: the best first appointment is the calm one. It applies if…
- Your child is around 3 years old and has never been to the dentist.
- You see a dark spot or a chipped little tooth.
- They complain of pain when eating or drinking.
- They've had a bad experience and are now afraid.
- You want to set up prevention from an early age.
Frequently asked questions
Parents' questions
At what age should I first take my child to the dentist?
A first check-up is helpful from around the age of 3, and in any case when the first little teeth appear. It mainly serves to help them settle in and to set up prevention: often no treatment is done at all, it is simply about getting to know each other.
Do decayed milk teeth need treating, or will they just fall out anyway?
They need treating. Even though they will fall out, milk teeth guide the growth of the dental arches, chewing and speech, and protect the permanent tooth underneath. Neglected decay can hurt and cause problems for the permanent teeth.
Does the first visit hurt the child?
No: the first visit is almost always just about getting to know each other, a playful, unhurried check-up. The aim is for the child to trust us and to associate the dentist with a calm experience, not with fear.
How do I prepare my child for the first visit?
Talk about it calmly, without using words that frighten ("pain", "injection") and without sharing your own fears. Present it as something normal and interesting. We'll take care of the rest: our job is to make it a calm experience.
Is anaesthesia used on children?
Only when it is truly needed for a treatment, and in the gentlest possible way, explaining everything to the child in simple words. In most first visits no anaesthesia is needed at all.
How often should a child have dental check-ups?
Generally every 6–12 months, but it depends on the child and the risk of decay: we define it together. Regular check-ups help keep the relationship relaxed and catch any problems in good time.
What is fissure sealing and from what age is it done?
It is a thin protective coating applied to the chewing surface of the permanent molars, where the grooves trap residue and encourage decay. It is usually considered when the first permanent molars appear. It is a preventive measure, not an absolute guarantee.
What is fluoride for on children's teeth?
Fluoride strengthens the enamel and makes it more resistant to decay. It should be used in the right way and in the right amount for the child's age: we'll advise you on this, together with tips on hygiene at home.
What happens if I don't treat decay on a milk tooth?
The decay advances and can cause pain, abscesses and disturb the permanent tooth growing underneath. Treating it in good time, while it is small, means a simpler, calmer procedure for the child.
My child has crooked teeth: when is orthodontics needed?
A first orthodontic check-up is helpful from around the age of 6–7. If you notice crooked teeth, a narrow palate or an irregular bite, the way forward is interceptive orthodontics, which guides growth: you'll find it on the page dedicated to orthodontics for children.
Free first visit
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A calm first appointment is the best gift for their smile. It's free and with no obligation: we take care of making it a calm experience.