Paediatric Dentistry

Paediatric dentistry covers prevention, diagnosis and treatment for infants, children and adolescents. Services may include examination, cleaning, fluoride varnish, fissure sealants, fillings, pulp treatment, extraction, trauma care and guidance on oral habits and tooth development.

Who May Benefit?

·       Children needing a routine dental assessment or preventive care.

·       Children with toothache, sensitivity, visible cavities, swelling or dental trauma.

·       Children at higher risk of decay who may benefit from fluoride varnish or sealants.

·       Families travelling in Vietnam who can provide consent, medical information and time for follow-up if treatment is required.

Treatment Process

·       History and behaviour assessment: The dentist reviews symptoms, medical conditions, medicines, previous experiences and the child's ability to cooperate.

·       Examination and risk assessment: Teeth, gums, bite and development are checked; X-rays are used only when clinically indicated.

·       Prevention plan: Cleaning, fluoride varnish, sealants, diet advice and brushing guidance are considered according to risk.

·       Treatment planning and consent: The dentist explains options, benefits, limitations and whether care should be staged.

·       Treatment: Fillings, pulp therapy, extraction or other care is provided with an appropriate pain-control and behaviour-guidance approach.

·       Review: Healing, symptoms, eruption and preventive needs are followed according to the case.

Indicative Prices in Vietnam

The partner price list excludes VAT. Fees depend on the tooth, treatment complexity, X-rays, behaviour guidance, local anaesthesia and whether sedation or hospital-based care is required.

International Price Comparison

Representative professional fluoride-varnish application:

This comparison uses fluoride varnish as a consistent preventive service. Australia is converted from AUD 25-50. Public benefits or insurance may reduce out-of-pocket costs for eligible children in some countries.

Aftercare and Safety

·       Follow eating, brushing and fluoride-varnish instructions given for the specific product and procedure.

·       Supervise the child until numbness resolves so the lip, cheek or tongue is not bitten.

·       Give medicines only as directed and confirm weight-based dosing with the clinician.

·       Seek urgent care for facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, fever or worsening pain.

Benefits and Considerations

·       Supports early detection, prevention and age-appropriate management of dental disease.

·       Can reduce pain and protect primary teeth that support eating, speech and space for permanent teeth.

·       Treatment may need to be staged according to cooperation, disease severity and travel time.

·       Possible issues vary by procedure and can include sensitivity, restoration failure, recurrent decay, infection, bleeding, swelling or the need for sedation or referral.

Planning Your Stay

A preventive visit may be completed in one day. Allow one to three days when fillings, pulp treatment or extraction may be needed so that symptoms and healing can be reviewed. Complex care, dental infection, special healthcare needs or treatment under sedation may require a longer stay and hospital coordination.