NHS for Kids
Dental Care for Children in Perth
Gentle, friendly and completely free on the NHS — child dental care in Perth designed to give little smiles a brilliant start.
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Why families choose us
Kids Dental Care in Perth — the friendly way
Everything your child needs for healthy, happy teeth — delivered with patience, kindness and a few stickers along the way.
Gentle & friendly
A calm, kid-paced approach so little ones feel safe in the chair.
Free on the NHS
NHS dental care is completely free in Scotland for everyone aged 25 and under.
Fun first visits
Tooth-counting, stickers and high-fives — visits kids actually look forward to.
Prevention focused
Fluoride varnish, fissure sealants and brushing coaching to prevent decay.
Care at every age
Child Dental Care from baby teeth to teen years
First teeth, first visit
Bring baby along from their first tooth — we'll gently check growth and chat through teething, weaning and brushing tips.
Building healthy habits
Playful check-ups, supervised brushing advice and fluoride varnish to keep little smiles strong.
Adult teeth arrive
We monitor new adult teeth, apply fissure sealants where helpful and spot any need for early orthodontic referrals.
Teen smiles
Hygiene support, sports-injury advice, wisdom-tooth monitoring and confident-smile guidance through the teen years.
Young adults
Still free on the NHS in Scotland — keep up routine check-ups, hygiene visits and wisdom-tooth care through your studies and early career.
Parent tips
Tiny teeth, big habits
- 1Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste — last thing at night and one other time.
- 2Supervise brushing until at least age 7. Make it fun with a 2-minute song!
- 3Swap sugary drinks for water or milk between meals.
- 4Keep sweet treats to mealtimes only — it's the frequency, not the amount, that causes decay.
- 5Bring your child for a routine check-up at least once a year.
Happy visits
No-rush appointments
Sparkly clean
Brushing coaching
Free on NHS
Under-18s covered
Prevent decay
Fluoride & sealants
FAQs
Kids Dental Care in Perth — answers for parents
Is NHS dental treatment free for children?+
Yes — NHS dental care in Scotland is free for everyone aged 25 and under.
When should my child first see a dentist?+
As soon as their first tooth appears, or by their first birthday. Early visits help kids get comfortable and let us catch any issues early.
What happens at a child's first appointment?+
A gentle, friendly meet-and-greet. We count teeth, talk about brushing, and let your child explore the chair. No scary tools on the first visit unless needed.
Do you offer fluoride varnish and fissure sealants?+
Yes — both are part of routine NHS care for children and are highly effective at preventing decay.
What if my child is nervous?+
We see lots of nervous kids — and adults! We go slowly, explain everything in kid-friendly language, and never rush. Parents are welcome to stay throughout.