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Comprehensive Dental Care –\u00a0 your child\u2019s first appointment<\/b><\/h2>\n
You can bring your child along to your dental appointments such as a clean, so he or she can observe what it\u2019s like to be in a dental chair. This way, he or she can get used to the sounds and the dental environment. Your child will come to learn that coming to the dentist is a harmless affair.<\/span><\/p>\n In subsequent appointments, your child can have a ride in the chair and become familiar with dental instruments and learn a few brushing techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n Your child\u2019s first thorough check-up is usually at the age of 4 -5 unless he or she needs to be seen earlier due to any obvious dental concerns such as decay or dental injury.\u00a0 This visit is a comprehensive examination to assess the condition of his or her teeth and gums as well as the development of his or her jaw, facial skeletal growth and airways. Furthermore, it is a baseline documentation, to which future check-ups will be compared.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Before the emergence of your child\u2019s first tooth, it is recommended to wipe the gums with a wet gauze or a clean damp cloth daily to remove debris.\u00a0 When your baby gets his or her first tooth, he or she will be too small to brush, so you will have to do it. A tiny amount of baby toothpaste can be rubbed over the gums and teeth with a clean, small head soft toothbrush. When your baby shows interest in the toothbrush, let him\/her hold it to get used to the sensation.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s up to you to instil good dental hygiene practices in your family and it\u2019s a good idea to start when your children are very young. By brushing and flossing twice a day, limiting sugar intake and not allowing toddlers to fall asleep with a bottle or pacifier, you can do your part to manage dental decay in between visits to the dentist.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Children lack the dexterity and often the motivation to brush their teeth. Therefore, it is up to you to supervise their brushing or help them brush their teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0 Allow your child to brush their teeth twice a day with toothpaste. Transition to a battery-operated electric toothbrush at the appropriate time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 3:<\/strong> Floss between the back teeth<\/span><\/p>\n Step 4:<\/strong> Apply Tooth Mousse, a product rich in minerals to strengthen enamel<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is recommended that your child visit the dentist every six months. As your child grows, he or she will go through many changes such as the development of his or her teeth, jaw, facial skeletal growth and airways.\u00a0 These need to be reassessed regularly so that problems can be picked up early and interventions can be recommended at the right time. If required, your child may be referred to specialists such as ENT, speech pathology and orthodontists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your dental practitioner may recommend an x-ray at the appropriate time as the baby teeth fall out and the adult teeth emerge. Dental x-rays may also be helpful in the event that there is some tooth decay. They will also be used if it is suspected that your child may need orthodontic braces.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our mouths are full of bacteria, and we can do our part to keep it under control by brushing and flossing. If we don\u2019t do this, the bacteria can get out of control. They cling to the teeth in a sticky film, making a substance called plaque. Plaque can cause decay and it can harden to form a substance called calculus contributing to gum disease. Professional cleaning of your teeth helps to keep the bacterial load in your mouth under control.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nComprehensive Dental Care – Oral hygiene instructions for kids<\/b><\/h2>\n
Babies\/toddlers<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n
Between the ages of 3-9 approximately<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n
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Step 2:<\/strong> Before bed, sit on the sofa with your child\u2019s head in your lap. Dip the toothbrush in hot water and brush their teeth again, paying special attention to the tooth immediately above the gumline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nComprehensive Dental Care –\u00a0 Importance of ongoing regular maintenance<\/b><\/h2>\n
Visit The Dentist Twice A Year – Checkup<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dental X-Rays<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Professional Cleaning And Polishing<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dental preventative resin restoration<\/i><\/strong><\/h3>\n