At a glance
Who it is for
What happens
Visits and time
Cost
Find out what to expect at a child’s dental visit and how to prepare for a positive start.
Overview
Children’s dental visits look at baby teeth, developing adult teeth and everyday habits. Baby teeth matter for comfort, eating and speaking, even though they will eventually be replaced.
We provide children’s dentistry in-house at Tokyo Expat Dental. Families can discuss findings and care in English, with explanations suited to the child and a plan agreed with their parent or guardian.
Reasons to seek care
A first visit is recommended when the first tooth appears, and no later than the first birthday. Children also benefit from reviews, prevention advice and assessment of pain, visible changes or injuries.
When booking, share your child’s age, any symptoms, relevant medical history and anything that may help them feel comfortable. Let us know about anxiety, sensory needs or a difficult previous experience.
What care involves
The visit may include checking the teeth, gums and bite, discussing brushing and food habits, and considering cleaning or preventive care. Any imaging or treatment is based on the findings rather than performed automatically.
We explain what is proposed before care begins. The approach and number of visits depend on the child’s needs and readiness; sometimes specialist support is the most appropriate next step.
Care process
Prepare together
Sharing your child’s history and questions helps us prepare. Simple, positive language can help your child know what to expect.
Meet and assess
Your child has time to become familiar with the setting while the dentist carries out the assessment appropriate to the visit.
Agree the next step
We discuss any recommended prevention or treatment, its timing, alternatives and costs with the parent or guardian.
Build a home-care routine
We offer practical home-care advice and discuss a review interval suited to your child’s oral health.
Why patients choose Tokyo Expat Dental
Explained in English
Care planned with you
Instrument hygiene
Easy to reach
Risks and limitations
Early visits support prevention and help identify concerns. Consistent home care and appropriate follow-up remain important.
Some children need more than one visit to feel ready for care. If treatment is needed, we explain the benefits, risks and comfort measures for that procedure before seeking consent.
Alternatives
The plan may involve preventive care and monitoring, treatment in stages or specialist support. If your child has pain, swelling or an injury, the team can advise on the appropriate timing when you arrange their visit.
Fees and treatment time
Children’s orthodontic assessment is available at Tokyo Expat Dental. The comprehensive orthodontic examination is ¥29,900, including 10% consumption tax. It includes a cephalometric X-ray, panoramic X-ray, CBCT and intraoral scan. Orthodontic treatment is quoted separately.
Private dental care at Tokyo Expat Dental is planned around your needs, with treatment options and fees explained in English before you decide. Japanese public health insurance does not cover treatment here.
Your estimate will set out the assessment, any treatment and anticipated review visits. We will explain what is included before you agree to the plan.
In Tokyo for a short time?
Tell us your travel dates when you book so we can discuss what fits your stay and whether further appointments will be needed. We provide reports to support international insurance claims; cover depends on your policy.
After your visit
Follow the care and review instructions your dentist gives you. Please contact the clinic if you have a question or your symptoms change.
For difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, or uncontrolled bleeding, call 119 for an ambulance. Seek urgent care from a service that is open rather than waiting for an online reply.
Related treatments
General dentistry and dental checkups
Checkups, tooth-coloured fillings and advice for keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
Professional teeth cleaning
Professional cleaning and a gum-health check, with plaque, tartar and surface-stain removal.
Emergency dentist
Assessment for toothache, swelling, injuries and broken teeth, fillings or crowns.