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PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Highly skilled dentistry for young people
- Specialised paediatric dental care
- Dedicated nursing support
- Expert paediatric anaesthetics team
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PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY AT HCA UK
Why choose us?
Your child’s oral health is critical to their overall well-being, and our team of specialist paediatric dentists is here to help. We can deliver any specialist dental care they need, in the reassuringly expert and supportive environment of the Portland Hospital.
All our specialist paediatric dentists are trained to advanced levels and know how best to care for infants, children, and teenagers and their unique dental needs. We’re skilled at managing young people with complex conditions and those who’re naturally anxious about seeing a dentist. Our expert day case unit is designed to help your child safely recover and get back home on the same day as their treatment.
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PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SERVICES
Keeping your child’s smile healthy as they grow
Paediatric dentists have a deep understanding of how children’s mouths and teeth grow and develop. They can handle everything from baby teeth to permanent teeth and spot problems early, offering specialist support to keep your child’s smile healthy at every stage of their development. Our teams are expert at planning and carrying out dental treatment in a hospital environment and have extensive experience in multidisciplinary care.
Advanced dental surgery
From helping with congenital issues such as impacted teeth to treating severe tooth decay and addressing dental trauma, our specialists are skilled at performing advanced dental surgeries including extractions and root canals for infected teeth, advanced restorative work and oral surgeries and treatments under anaesthesia.
Support for special needs
Children with complex medical conditions, disabilities, or developmental challenges, require extra care. Our specialist paediatric dentists know how to adapt treatments to meet each child’s specific needs, ensuring they feel safe and comfortable at every stage.
Emergency dental care
Getting safe and comprehensive treatment with hospital-based dental care can be life-changing for children with urgent dental issues, such as traumatic injuries or infections. We can help with everything from repairing fractured or knocked-out teeth to treating dental abscesses that could spread and managing facial trauma or jaw injuries.
Expert anaesthetic team
Our skilled paediatric anaesthetists are focussed on your child’s safety and comfort, offering a reassuringly expert and smooth experience during complex procedures.
Dedicated nursing, recovery and play support
Our specialist nurses and recovery teams, along with trained play specialists are here to help reduce your child’s anxiety, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment from their first investigation to treatment and aftercare.
Holistic care
Being based in the Portland Hospital allows our paediatric dentists to work closely with other specialists like doctors and surgeons. This teamwork ensures children with complex medical needs get complete care that considers their overall health, not just their teeth.
Accessing private healthcare
Self-pay
You don’t need health insurance for your child to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment and don’t want to wait, all of our private healthcare services – from private GP appointments through to surgery and aftercare – can be paid for as and when you need them.
And we’ll give you a clear and transparent quote from the start, outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
WHAT TO EXPECT
About your child’s time with us
A little extra time, compassion and holistic support can make all the difference to your child and that’s what our paediatric dentistry teams offer. We want your child to feel safe and cared for, every step of the way.
Your child’s experience will vary depending on the procedure they’re having, but the overview below gives you a good idea of what to expect.
Your child’s experience will vary depending on the procedure they’re having, but the overview below gives you a good idea of what to expect.
01
Preparation
Our dedicated pre-assessment team will carry out a medical assessment to check that your child is fit and ready for anaesthesia. They’ll also give you detailed instructions about how to prepare for your child’s appointment, including fasting guidelines.
02
Going to sleep
A consultant anaesthetist will carefully administer the general anaesthetic, and your child will be asleep and comfortable within minutes.
03
Treatment
Their paediatric dentist will perform the necessary dental treatments, staying focused on the surgery while your child safely sleeps.
04
Recovery
Your child will be taken to a recovery area where they’ll be monitored until they wake. They’ll then be moved to the ward, where they’ll be looked after by the paediatric nursing team. They’ll only be discharged when it is safe for them to go home.
Our location
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
Paediatric dentistry FAQs
Yes, general anaesthesia is very safe for young children, so long as it’s performed by a skilled paediatric anaesthetist in a hospital designed for the care of young people.
Our teams are all trained to ensure your child’s safety and comfort before, during and after any procedure they may need.
Yes, of course. Your child will have a thorough pre-operative assessment. This is an opportunity to review their health, discuss their upcoming operation and address any concerns you may have. Your child’s safety and comfort are our priorities and you’re free to ask questions at every stage.
Very young children and children with severe anxiety, special healthcare needs or who need extensive dental treatment requirements may benefit from having a general anaesthetic before their treatment.
It’s particularly recommended if they need any of the following:
- Tooth extractions
- Restorations (fillings or crowns)
- Pulp therapy (nerve treatments)
- Treatment for extensive cavities
- Oral surgery including surgical extractions or exposure of impacted teeth
Having a general anaesthetic might make sense for your child for several reasons including:
- Comfort: Your child won’t feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure
- Efficiency: All the necessary dental work can be completed in one visit, reducing the need for multiple appointments
- Reduced stress: It can greatly help with anxiety for children who fear dental treatments
- Safety: Our state-of-the-art hospital setting provides access to advanced equipment and emergency care in the unlikely event that it’s needed
It depends on the treatment they’ve had but most children recover quickly and can go home the same day. They might feel a little drowsy for a few hours, but they usually bounce back to their normal activities by the next day.
Yes, this is one of our areas of specialism at the Portland Hospital. We have a great deal of experience helping children with serious underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease, kidney disease, immune system disorders and bleeding disorders, who all need dental care in an expertly controlled hospital environment.
Carrying out their dentistry at The Portland Hospital means that we have access to all the medical specialists and equipment we need to monitor your child’s condition and manage any potential complications that arise during treatment. Your child’s safety always comes first.
Carrying out their dentistry at The Portland Hospital means that we have access to all the medical specialists and equipment we need to monitor your child’s condition and manage any potential complications that arise during treatment. Your child’s safety always comes first.
“Dr Kalkani was fantastic for my daughter’s treatment. Her care and approach to my daughter pre-treatment and her work during the operation were flawless. Highly recommend.”
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