A calm start at the dentist, in Kettering
The way your child feels about the dentist now is the way they’ll feel for life. Let’s make it a good feeling.
Fully private, family-friendly care
Caring for Kettering families since 1982
Rated 4.9 on Google by 600+ patients
Saturday appointments
Kettering Dental & Implant Clinic
Nervous about taking your child to the dentist?
Every parent knows the feeling - that little flicker of worry about taking your child to the dentist. Will they be scared? Will they sit still? Could it put them off for good? At Kettering Dental & Implant Clinic, our whole approach to children’s dentistry is built to answer that worry. Gentle, unhurried visits with a friendly team, so your child grows up seeing the dentist as nothing to fear - and you get the peace of mind that their teeth are in good hands.
Why families choose us for children’s dentistry
We designed our children’s care around one idea: that a trip to the dentist should be something your child is happy to come back to.
Gentle care at your child’s pace.
No rushing and no pressure - they can sit on your lap while we count teeth and make it feel like play.
A friendly, familiar team.
Seeing warm, patient faces each visit builds the kind of trust that lasts well into adulthood.
A warm, established clinic.
We’ve cared for Kettering families since 1982, right in the heart of town.
Prevention first.
We focus on healthy habits and catching the small things early, including how the teeth and bite are developing.
Care that fits family life.
Weekday appointments until 8pm, Saturday appointments, and we’re a short walk from the station.
Private care from £6.50 a month.
Our Little Smiles membership spreads the cost into small monthly payments, so good dental care never feels like a luxury.
The Little Smiles membership
Little Smiles is our children’s membership, built to make looking after your child’s teeth simple, affordable and stress-free. It is for children up to 18, and joining is easy - you can sign up today and book your child’s first visit whenever suits you. For a small amount each month, your child gets:
Two routine check-ups a year
Fluoride and X-rays whenever they are clinically needed
10% off any children’s treatment
Membership starts from £6.50 a month. There is a one-off £40 start-up fee, and it is waived completely for children whose parent is on our adult membership plan. The more of the family who join, the more you all save.
Because Little Smiles is a Denplan plan, members also get Denplan Advantage - discounted physiotherapy, medical scans, optical care and online GP appointments. See the full detail, family discounts and our adult plans on our membership plans page.
Gentle care from a team children love
Your child will be looked after by our friendly, experienced team - and children really are some of our favourite patients. We keep everything calm and unhurried, explain things in a way little ones understand, and go entirely at your child’s pace. Many of the families we see have been with us for years, and we would love yours to be one of them.
How joining works
Getting started couldn’t be simpler - you can join Little Smiles before your child’s first visit.
1. Get in touch. Fill in our quick enquiry form, or call us, and tell us a little about your child.
2. We’ll call you back. A friendly member of the team will talk you through Little Smiles and answer any questions - no pressure at all.
3. Join the plan. Set up your small monthly payment. There is a one-off £40 start-up fee, waived for children whose parent is on an adult plan.
4. Come and meet us. We’ll book your child’s first check-up and introduce them to the team.
5. Grow up smiling. Two gentle visits a year, and a child who feels completely at home at the dentist.
Children’s fees at a glance
We believe in being upfront about cost, so there are never any surprises. Little Smiles members enjoy included check-ups and 10% off treatment, but you are always welcome to visit us without a membership too.
Child check-up: £40
Child emergency assessment: £40 (£30 for Little Smiles members)
Baby tooth treatment: £95 per tooth (£85.50 for members)
See our full list of fees on our prices page.
Thinking ahead: early orthodontics
One quiet benefit of starting early is that we can keep a gentle eye on how your child’s teeth and jaw are developing. Our team has more than 30 years of experience in children’s orthodontics, so if your child would benefit from early guidance, we’ll spot it in good time and talk you through the options - often simpler and kinder than waiting. Learn more about children’s orthodontics.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about children’s dentistry in Kettering
When should my child first see a dentist?
Earlier than most parents expect - ideally by their first birthday, or when that first little tooth appears. At that age it is not about treatment; it is about your child getting comfortable with us, so the dentist never feels frightening.
Will my child be scared?
It is completely normal to worry about this. We keep every visit calm and unhurried - your child can sit on your lap, we go entirely at their pace, and we make the whole thing feel like play. Most children leave asking when they can come back.
What happens at the first visit?
It is short and friendly. Your child meets the team, we gently count and check their teeth, share some simple tips for home, and answer any questions you have. The goal is simply for your child to have a good time.
How often should my child come in?
Usually every six to twelve months, depending on your child. Little Smiles includes two check-ups a year, so staying on track is easy.
Is the Little Smiles membership worth it?
For most families, yes. You get two check-ups a year, fluoride and X-rays when needed, and 10% off any treatment, all from £6.50 a month - and the £40 start-up fee is waived for children of adult plan members. The more of the family who join, the more you save. See the full detail on our membership plans page.
Is anything included beyond the dental side?
Yes. Because Little Smiles is a Denplan plan, members also get access to discounted self-pay wellbeing services like physiotherapy, medical scans, optical care and online GP appointments - a genuine extra many families don’t realise comes with membership.
What if my child has a dental emergency?
Call us straight away on 01536 512046 and we’ll see them as soon as we can. Little Smiles members pay a reduced emergency assessment fee of £30, and we’ll always explain the next steps calmly before doing anything.
My child’s teeth seem fine - why start now?
Starting early is about prevention, not problems. It lets us keep an eye on how the bite and jaw are developing, catch small things before they grow, and build the calm, confident relationship with the dentist that lasts a lifetime.
