Kensington Mums reviews
Kensington Mums were delighted to visit this lovely dental practice owned by brother and sister – Dr Yevhen Hunyak and Dr Roksolana Mykhalus. Coming from a medical family background, they both know the importance of following preventive measures from an early age to ensure a healthy dental lifestyle. Following their passion, dentistry, they opened two practices in Central London in Chelsea and Marylebone – to provide their own and your children a fear-free experience at the dentist and with a family focus as they offer services for adults as well.
Their motto: “Kids love us. Parents trust us. Dentists rely on our expertise.” We can totally second this!
If I only had the chance to go back in time to a practice like Happy Kids Dental, it would have saved my mum going through those tough times as I was terrified knowing that we needed to go to the dentist. I was always fearing for my life. It was simply dreadful. We all know how important it is to have healthy teeth and that we need to ensure our little ones have the most impeccable dental health from the start – yes this includes their milk teeth as well.
They have an expert team of paediatric dentists who have experience working with special educational needs and always speak to the children using the right words that they can relate to and most importantly understand.
During these pandemic times, I was very well impressed to learn that they are the only dental practices offering disinfecting facilities that are hospital grade. They follow a 7 step protocol to ensure every instrument is sterilised and perform regular quality control checks. All their equipment including doors, surfaces, floor, clothing and air are disinfected several times a day according to hygiene and safety standards.
They offer all types of paediatric dental treatments covering everything possible from prevention to the most complicated procedures that require general anesthesia. They also offer dental services for adults.
The Kensington Mums Experience
Before our appointment we received an email with confirmation of our visit. We also received another separate email with a form to complete in reference to the health and all relevant information, including what is the favorite cartoon and toys that my son enjoys the most. Giving them, in advance, a complete overview of the children’s likings.
From the moment we entered the Chelsea practice, my son was simply running towards the door as their entrance was catered to their little patients with colourful images on the wall leading to their reception team.
Isobel immediately greeted us as we entered with a warm smile. As I introduced myself, she knew right away who we were and greeted my son by his name and escorted us to the waiting room where they were playing my son’s favourite cartoon on the telly! She immediately offered if we wanted to have any beverages. My son was more than happy to stay there playing as it resembles a super fun play area as opposed to a dental waiting room. Providing the parents and moreover the little ones a fear-free environment before their consultation.
Isobel came shortly to waiting area to announce that Dr. Jasmine Cachia Mintoff, pediatric Dentist, was ready to see my son. She then escorted us to their second floor where they have another smaller beautifully decorated waiting area with a TV geared for little ones to be distracted and calm before being called upon. Less than 3 min after we were called and introduced to Dr. Jasmine and her dental assistant. Their consultation rooms are very nice and equipped with the latest technology plus they have a screen on the ceiling where they also had my son’s favourite cartoon playing! So the children can be entertained while their little mouths are examined. Trust me, my son was so distracted watching the telly that he opened his mouth with no problem during the whole consultation.
Dr Jasmine was so professional and took the time to explain everything to me and also to my son in the best possible way so he understands everything she was saying and how important it is to brush his teeth and maintain a healthy oral hygiene.
My son has a really sweet tooth and she also explained to him that eating sweets was not the best thing to do, especially eating them as often as we do! She even explained that drinking juice is also not good as it is also sugar. Dr. Jasmine was so good at explaining this to my son that he said to me 2 days after our visit “mummy, the dentist said not to drink juice, so I will have some water, please”. I was in shock and so happy to hear this as Dr. Jasmine had such a positive impact on my son.
My son, as any 3 year old, has yet to learn the importance of cleaning his own teeth and even if I do it myself I find it very hard to ask him to open wide or for him to allow me to get to the right angle when cleaning his teeth. Knowing this, lovely Dr. Jasmine, after the consultation took her time and walked us to a corner of the practice where they have a hippopotamus and a shark both with their mouth wide open showing their teeth where the children can brush their teeth with a large tooth brush they have. A fun way of explaining the brushing technique to them. She then asked my son to go ahead and do it himself and then asked me to help him as well. We properly cleaned the hypo and the shark’s teeth together. Dr. Jasmine then once the consultation was over gave my son some options to choose from a whole range of cool stickers they have.
Dr. Jasmine recommended a deep cleaning after the thorough check up. We were lucky enough to get an appointment the same day with Dental Therapist Leepika Beechouk, who is very professional and most importantly she was lovely with my son. Exactly what every parent is looking for or shall I say hunting for when it comes to finding a dental practice for their children.
Leepika took her time to explain to my son and myself everything she was about to do so he was aware and no there were no surprises at all. He was so calm and allowed her to do her cleaning perfectly. This is simply priceless to see and is what every single mum should go through, a nice calm experience with their little ones at the dentist. Once the cleaning was over. Leepika explained to him that she was going to put some fluoride varnish and so he was not going to be able to eat or drink for the next 30 minutes. They gave him a bottle of water so he could drink before applying the fluoride. He selected banana flavoured fluoride. Again, after this consultation was over he chose another sticker!
We then headed to the reception where Isobel greeted us once again and gave us the token for the prize tower! Yes, you read well you can take your little one after being brave during their consultation to the Prize Tower where once the token is placed in the slot they turn the knob and sliding down comes a little ball with a surprise toy so they get a reward for their good behaviour! This is such an awesome idea and my son was thrilled.
After many of you asking us where to take our little ones to the dentist – this is the place, look no further as you will be so glad you selected Happy Kids Dental as we did!
I really can’t rave enough about the level of service and fantastic experience we received from the first touch point we had when scheduling our consultation. Under one roof you will find professional, high quality dentistry with a lovely staff that are committed to provide your whole family with a fun and positive dental journey and aim for excellent oral health. My son can’t wait to go back for his check-up and cleaning in 6 months time. Well done Happy Kids Dental!
To book your appointment, please visit or call them today.
Website: https://happykidsdental.co.ukÂ
Phone: 020 7078 0822
Locations:
Marylebone Dentists:
74–78 Seymour Place,
London W1H 2EH
Chelsea Dentists:
Ground Floor 18 Cadogan Gardens,
London SW3 2RP
