CHILDREN'S DENTIST
Dr Mike Harrison – Specialist Paediatric Dentist Consultant Guys Hospital – Paediatric Unit
Mike attended the University of Wales before undertaking higher specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry at Guy’s Dental Hospital. He took his first Consultant position at the Eastman Dental Institute whilst at the same time undertaking a research programme in the Genetics Unit at the Institute of Child Health, Great Ormond Street, London.
He has held Consultant positions at Guy’s and King’s Dental Hospitals, where he has delivered specialist paediatric and adolescent dental care for over a decade. He specialises in management of developmental dental anomalies, dental trauma in the young, treatment under sedation and general anaesthesia, and comprehensive care for children with significant medical problems. He works in a multi-disciplinary environment, coordinating care with other paediatricians and dental specialists.
He has a strong academic background, having held senior lecturing positions at London teaching hospitals, delivering regular postgraduate programmes, and having been an invited speaker as far afield as Sydney, Hong Kong and Harvard Medical School.
Your child’s relationship and experience with Mike is so important!
Mikes main focus is on behaviour management techniques when he meets your child in order to develop trust and instill confidence in your child.
The anxious child will receive not just the best care but will have the positive experience which will lay the foundations for all future dental care.
Mike will always give your child the time he/she needs to feel comfortable with him.
Mike has experience with Special needs children and also children with disabilities
Our comprehensive treatment approach includes managing the following:
- Extractions for orthodontic purposes
- Trauma in the young and permanent dentition
- Early childhood caries
- Enamel defects
- Developmental dental anomalies
- Paediatric oral pathology
Paediatric specialist care includes:
- Aesthetic and endodontic management of injured young permanent incisors
- Primary tooth Endodontics
- Crowns for primary teeth
- Aesthetic management of hyper mineralised incisors
- Specialist dental care for children with special needs or chronic illness
- Full mouth dental rehabilitation under general aesthetic
- Diagnosis and management of dental genetic disorders
- Diet and nutrition counselling
All children are unique and treating children extends beyond just diagnosing teeth and the problem they present to me with.
Your child’s age, personality, co-operation and attitude towards dentists all influence the treatment. Together we go through the entire medical history from child birth right through to the present moment. I assess the general growth and development and following diagnosis of any dental problem, a comprehensive treatment plan is made that is tailored to the specific needs of your child. As a parent you play an important part to ensure a successful treatment outcome and your support makes a big difference to your child’s future dental health.
I frequently see many children who are very anxious about seeing a dentist. In most cases these children have been severely traumatised by previous dental experiences. As a specialist in paediatric dental care, I am committed to providing a child-friendly and age-appropriate approach to treatment that is supported by positive reinforcement. Whether the treatment involves a simple filling, comprehensive restorative work, orthodontic treatment or creating an aesthetically beautiful smile, I provide high quality dental care using state of the art techniques to obtain the best possible clinical results. I intervene appropriately to ensure that dental growth and development proceed normally. This ensures that ultimately your child will have a great smile and a healthy, mature permanent dentition that is fully functional. I believe that with the right approach, children can be motivated to look after their oral health and enter adulthood free of any dental anxiety.
It is a great privilege for me to be involved in helping children achieve optimal dental health. Watching my patients grow up and see the quality of their lives improve through the efforts my team and I provide gives me great pleasure and maintains my enthusiasm for practicing as a specialist paediatric dentist.
Frequently asked questions
My child has woken up with a swollen face?
This usually means there is an infection in one of their teeth and Urgent attention is required.
My child has knocked out a baby tooth what should I do ?
Place the tooth in a glass of milk straight away, if you can find it. If there is bleeding use a damp cloth to apply pressure to the region where it is bleeding. If you cannot find the tooth, do not worry, as it should not be replanted in the socket by you or the dentist.
My child's gums bleed when his or her teeth are brushed?
Commonly it is from inflamed gums from probably not brushing very well as some children haven’t developed their motor skills. The solution is to keep the teeth and gums clean and this should resolve the problem within a few days. If it doesn't’t you should book a checkup just to ensure everything is ok.
My child has broken a front tooth?
If the child is in pain, give your normal pain relief and place a cold compress over the area. Its best to see your dentist as soon as possible.
My child has broken their brace or loose wires from their orthodontic appliance?
If a broken appliance can be removed easily, take it out. If it cannot, cover the sharp or protruding wires with dental wax, cotton balls, gauze, or chewing gum. If a wire is stuck in the gums, cheek, or tongue, Take the child to your orthodontist as soon as you can. Loose or broken appliances which do not bother the child don’t usually require emergency attention.
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