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Paediatric Dentistry in Horsforth & Leeds – Ivory Dental
A visit to the dentist can feel intimidating for young children. At Ivory Dental, we specialise in making every appointment friendly, fun, and stress-free, helping your little ones build a lifetime of healthy dental habits.
From the moment they step into our Horsforth clinic, children are welcomed into a bright, engaging environment with toys, activities, and even a fish tank to explore. Our caring team of dentists, hygienists, and nurses ensure your child feels safe, understood, and comfortable throughout their visit.
One of our little patients, Carlos Dolmio, shared his experience visiting our team. He loved playing in the waiting room, riding the “magic chair,” wearing cool sunglasses, and learning about his sparkly teeth. Through fun, interactive experiences like these, children learn the importance of brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits, all without fear.
Hello! My name is Carlos Dolmio.
I am 3 years old, and I go to Ducklings at St. Margaret's.
Linda, who works at Ivory Dental, comes to see my friends and me at Ducklings.
Linda talks to us about looking after our teeth – she is lovely and friendly. I told my mummy all about Linda, and she thought it would be a good idea for me to visit and have a checkup.
Lorna, the dental nurse, took me into a room where Brad the dentist was waiting. I had a ride in his chair – it was magic!
It went up and down and backwards and forwards. Brad had a special light that shone very brightly. He told me that it helps him to see and count my sparkly teeth.
Brad made the magic chair go backwards to lay me down. This is easier for Brad to look into my mouth. I wore a bib and ‘cool’ sunglasses (even grown-ups wear them too!).
These were to stop any little bits from going in my eyes or onto my clothes. (It’s a good job because I had my new jumper on!) Brad showed me a tiny mirror and a counting stick he used to count and check my teeth. This is called a probe.
He asked me to open my mouth really wide – I did.
I looked like a roaring lion - RAH!
Brad counted my teeth. He told me I had 20 clean, healthy teeth – wow!
He even puffed a jet of air onto my teeth to dry them.
That made me giggle – hehe!
Brad used an X-ray machine to take pictures of my teeth, and it was just like having my photograph taken.
Afterwards, Brad let me rinse out my mouth with green water.
It tasted quite nice, but I had to spit it out (like when you brush your teeth), the green water whizzed down the white bowl – whee!
I told Brad that I brush my teeth – with my mummy's help – in the morning and most importantly, before I go to bed.
Brad and Lorna were so pleased that I take care of my teeth that they gave me a Bob the Builder sticker!
Lorna took me back to the waiting room, and Caroline, the receptionist, made me an appointment to see Brad again in 6 months.
I can’t wait!
The next time I went to Ducklings at St. Margaret’s, I dressed up as a Dentist and showed my friends what Brad had done and told them it wasn’t scary at all. Thank you to everyone at Ivory Dental!
Love from
Carlos
Our Children’s Dentistry Services
- First dental check-ups
- Routine dental examinations
- Hygiene and cleaning appointments
- Fluoride and preventative treatments
- Dental sealants
- Fun, educational visits to teach oral care
At what age should my child first visit the dentist?
We recommend that children visit by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth appearing.
What happens during a child’s first visit?
Our team gently examines your child’s teeth, shows them the dental chair and instruments, and introduces fun ways to learn about oral hygiene.
How do you help nervous children?
We create a calm, engaging environment, use child-friendly language, and involve parents to make every visit comfortable and enjoyable.
Do you offer advice for at-home care?
Yes, we provide guidance on brushing, flossing, diet, and routines to help children maintain healthy teeth between visits.
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