1. Home
  2. Paediatric Dentistry
  3. Infant Oral Care for Babies in London
Paediatric Dentistry · Primrose Hill, NW1

Infant Oral Care for Babies in London

Infant oral care is the first look at a baby's gums and emerging teeth, plus practical guidance for parents on cleaning, feeding and teething. At our Primrose Hill practice we aim to make this first visit calm and short.

Our dentists carry out these visits.

Your baby's first visit

  • Primrose Hill, London NW1
Dr Ope Sodeinde with a patient during a consultation
Primrose Hill, London NW1London Dental Specialists

Preventing early tooth decay and infection

Noticing a change in your baby's gums or first teeth can be unsettling. Early decay in baby teeth is common, often linked to bottles at night or frequent sweet drinks, and it can progress quickly. Our paediatric dentistry in London starts here, with checking the first teeth and showing you how to keep plaque off them.

As your child grows, the same team provides fluoride treatments and cleanings, and where a baby tooth is badly damaged, a paediatric crown to protect it. We use dental x-rays only when they are needed and your child can manage them.

Planning your baby's dental care

Children's care is provided by our dentists, with the practice led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, GDC-registered specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071). We look first, then advise, so nothing is suggested that your baby does not need.

Costs are itemised at the consultation. As your child grows we also provide oral health education for children and parents, diet and nutrition counselling for families, and sports guards for young athletes.

Request a Callback

Prefer to talk it through first?

Leave your number and we will call you back. Nothing is booked until you say so.

Call 020 7589 7792

Who can benefit from early dental visits

Babies and toddlers, from the first tooth. Many parents feel they have left it late; the first visit is about prevention and there is nothing to feel guilty about. We keep the visit gentle so your baby's first memory of the dentist is a neutral one. We can also help you understand which of our children's dental treatments fits your child's stage of development.

A first visit lets us check your baby's mouth and answer your questions about costs and timing.

Your Baby's First Visit

Booking the first appointment

Book once the first tooth appears. We keep the appointment short and relaxed.

The initial baby check-up

We look at your baby's gums and emerging teeth, often with your baby on your lap. We tell you what we see and anything to watch for.

Guidance on infant hygiene

We show you how to clean your baby's mouth and first teeth, and what to do about night feeds and teething. Our guide to children's dental exams and cleanings covers the years that follow.

Managing early anxiety

Babies and parents are often uneasy at first. We go slowly and stop if your baby has had enough; the point is trust for future visits.

Planning future oral health

We agree how often to come back so we can watch the teeth come through, based on your child's needs.

Children's care at the practice

Our clinical team provides children's dental exams and cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental hygiene for children and teens as your child grows.

For infants whose feeding is affected by a tongue tie, we provide diode laser tongue-tie division at Primrose Hill. We also give families nutrition advice.

Patient evidence

Patient experiences with the team

We keep visits calm and unhurried, give honest options, and answer your questions without pressure.

Common baby dental concerns

How much does infant oral care cost?

We confirm the cost at the initial consultation, once we have seen your baby.

How long does the visit take?

It depends on your baby, and we stop when they have had enough. The first visit is about looking, talking and establishing a baseline.

Who is infant oral care suitable for?

Any baby with a first tooth, and any parent with questions before then. We keep distress low and there is no blame for late starters.

When should the next visit be?

We agree that at the first appointment. Early, regular visits are how we catch problems while they are small.

Our dentists carry out these visits at the practice in Primrose Hill.

Arrange your baby's first dental visit

Our dentists give your child a gentle introduction to oral health. We assess your baby and give early-care guidance during a children's dental consultation, which you can book here.

020 7589 7792

Support for your child's early dental health

Infant care leads into oral health education for children and parents, diet and nutrition counselling for families to prevent early decay, and, later, sports guards for young athletes.

A consultation lets us assess your child and set a care plan for their age.

After the assessment you receive a written plan and an itemised quote for your child, which is yours to keep. Arrange your assessment with the team to plan the next steps for your baby's oral health.

020 7589 7792

Who carries out your treatment

Your specialist

Dr Ope Sodeinde, Specialist in Periodontics

Dr Ope Sodeinde

GDC-registered specialist periodontistGDC No. 104071

Profile and qualifications

Patient reviews

What our patients say

Real, verified Google reviews from patients of London Dental Specialists.

“Ope was incredibly skilled and made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived.”

Halima Diallo · Google review

“Even from my very first consultations Ope made me feel at ease and confident in his treatment plans and execution.”

Rory Hinde · Google review

“The hygienist also wanted to make me feel reassured and confident and I left much less anxious.”

Fran · Google review

“Also before by extraction, I had a hygienist appointment with Florentina who made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout, she also explained proper teeth hygiene techniques to help prevent plaque and gum disease which I will be carrying on from now on.”

Tinu O · Google review

“Ope, a specialist in Periodontics, reassured me and explained the entire process thoroughly.”

J J · Google review

“Florentina is clearly passionate (and extremely knowledgeable) about dental care and answered my numerous questions with calm professionalism.”

Juliet Ellis · Google review

“By the end, my mother felt much more comfortable with Ope, something she never felt before with dental professionals.”

Sophie O · Google review

“Recently had a tooth extracted and I was feeling anxious, but the staff was super calming and the procedure was quick and painless.”

Megan Kennedy · Google review

“Ope and his team are always very professional and reassuring.”

Jill Bowden · Google review

“I am normally anxious about dental work but Dr Patel made me feel very comfortable; she kept me updated throughout and reassured me.”

Abigail Grace · Google review

“Ope is kind, warm, and reassuring, while also being immensely professional & down-to-business.”

Hesse K · Google review

“I was anxious going to the dentist before seeing Ope but when I first visited London Dental Specialists I immediately felt at ease and the team was competent and really friendly, I am so happy with my results and would recommend them to everyone!”

Cassie · Google review

Book your consultation

Your details are used to arrange your appointment and for nothing else.

NW1

Where we are

111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR

Tel

Call the practice

020 7589 7792

Ask

Ask a question first

Use our contact page if you would rather ask something than book.

chevron-down linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram