Chapter 01 — The practice
Built around young patients
Since 2002, one Merivale practice has done a single thing: children's and teen dentistry, done patiently. Short visits, honest explanations, zero rushing.
Little ones welcome
Ride the chair, count the teeth, leave with a sticker. First appointments run at your child's pace.
People kids actually like
Dentists and hygienists who specialise in young patients — calm voices, plain words, no scary jargon.
Grown-up treatment for teens
Braces, whitening before the ball, wisdom-tooth checks — teen dentistry without the kid gloves.
You're in the room
Stay beside your child the whole visit. We explain every step and confirm every price before we start.
Chapter 02 — Services
Everything a young smile needs
Check-ups & cleans
Six-monthly examinations, scale and polish, fluoride and a growth check for developing teeth.
Teen braces
Orthodontic assessments, metal and ceramic braces, clear-aligner options for teenagers.
Fissure sealants
Protective coatings for new molars — the simplest defence against childhood cavities.
Tooth-coloured fillings
Composite fillings shade-matched to the tooth, placed calmly and explained step by step.
Sports mouthguards
Custom-fitted guards for rugby, hockey, basketball and every other weekend sport.
Emergency care
Knocked-out teeth, sudden pain, broken brackets — same-day slots held every weekday.
Chapter 03 — Families
What parents tell us
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Chapter 04 — The visit
How a visit works
Book in minutes
Call or use the form below. Tell us your child's age and anything they're nervous about.
Easy first look
Every tool is shown before it's used. Kids can hold the mirror and watch.
Gentle treatment
Work at your child's pace, with breaks whenever they want them.
Home plan
Simple brushing tips for kids and busy parents, plus a recall reminder.
Tooth emergency? Don't wait.
Knocked-out tooth, severe pain, swelling or a broken bracket — we hold same-day emergency slots every weekday for children and teens. Call and we'll talk you through first aid on the phone.
Chapter 05 — Find us
Serving Christchurch
From our Merivale practice at 214 Papanui Road — easy parking, pram-friendly, on the bus route. Serving Christchurch and surrounding areas:
Chapter 06 — Questions
Parents ask us
Do you see children, or is this a general practice?+
Yes — children and teenagers are our whole focus. We've specialised in young patients since 2002, so everything from appointment length to the waiting room is set up for kids.
When should my child first see a dentist?+
Around their second birthday, or when the first teeth appear. Early visits are short and friendly — mostly about getting comfortable and spotting concerns early.
Do you offer braces for teenagers?+
Yes. We do orthodontic assessments in-house and offer metal and ceramic braces plus clear-aligner options for teens. First assessment is free.
What does a check-up cost?+
Check-ups start from $XX (Sample). We confirm every price before treatment, and many children's treatments are subsidised — ask us what's covered.
My child knocked out a tooth — what now?+
Call us immediately on (555) 010-2030. Keep the tooth moist in milk (don't scrub it) and get to us within the hour — knocked-out teeth can often be saved if we act fast.
Chapter 07 — Book
Request an appointment
Tell us who it's for and what you need — we call back within one business day.
BRIGHT SMILES DENTAL CARE · CHRISTCHURCH