The importance of childhood dental care from our dentist

It is highly important that when you have a child or children they attend their biannual appointments with a dental team. While this may not be as popular as a trip to the zoo or even a trip to the doctor’s surgery, parents need to note the impact that their child missing dental check-ups will inevitably have.

When you come to see our dentist Ryde at Spa Dental Ryde with your child, we will always aim to make their visit as fun and as informative as possible. We will also provide you with tips and advice on how you can keep your child’s dental health in top-notch condition and even how you can make caring for their teeth exciting.

But, with that in mind, what are some of the core reasons why you should bring your child to see our dentist Ryde every 6 months?

Teaching

Teaching children about good oral health is vital for them to maintain it. Our dentist Ryde will always try to engage children on how to correctly brush their teeth and to ensure that their diet is not impacting negatively on their oral health. We will always aim to make this entertaining and informative and will, of course, target it toward your child’s age. If you have any questions relating to your child’s dental care, feel free to ask us.

Exposure

It should come as no surprise to parents that children are not big fans of visiting dental surgeries. But the reality is that if you expose them to dental procedures earlier in life, they are more likely to feel confident with all things dental as they get older. Indeed, studies have found that children that did not have early exposure to dental surgeries were more likely to grow into adults who were nervous or phobic of dental teams and procedures.

Prevents cavities and gum disease

Of course, another reason why you should aim to bring your child to see our team every 6 months (or more frequently if required) is to prevent cavities and gum disease. Both of these are the result of excessive plaque and bacteria in the mouth and can be prevented with daily brushing, flossing and seeing our team. If we spot signs of decay or gum disease at a check-up, we are more likely to be able to treat it successfully and with less invasive techniques than if this was left for years without dental intervention.

Orthodontic care

While it is something of an unpopular part of seeing a dental team, children who regularly see dental professionals are more likely to get orthodontic care at an earlier stage. This means that their teeth will be straightened at a younger age, which will last into adulthood. With modern techniques in orthodontic care, your child does not necessarily have to wear fitted metal braces, so talk to our team about other options if you have concerns.

General health

And finally, there is a very real link between poor oral health and poor physical health. If you do not engage in maintaining your child’s dental health, there is a higher risk that this will impact their general health later in life, with poor dental health linked to everything from diabetes to a higher incidence of cancer.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.