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How to Keep Your Children’s Teeth Healthy

Wednesday, October 12th, 2016

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we aim to encourage healthy habits from an early age. We offer a comprehensive range of children’s dental services and we are always on hand to offer advice to help children achieve confident and happy smiles and remain free of troublesome cavities and toothache.

Oral health should be a priority for children and we are eager to provide care for children from an early age in order to reduce the risk of oral health diseases and promote good oral health habits as early as possible. Research confirms that children who see a dentist on a regular basis are less likely to experience dental difficulties in childhood and adulthood than those who rarely see a dentist.

Our routine check-ups are designed to be simple, pain-free and quick and we go the extra mile to help children learn and to ensure that they have lots of fun while they are with us. We chat to kids about their teeth and gums and why it is important to look after them and we explain why it’s necessary to go to the dentist every six months. We will always be happy to answer questions and we can also offer advice to parents with regard to diet and nutrition and oral hygiene at home.

In addition to routine dental check-ups and treatment for issues, such as cavities, we also offer preventative dental services for children, including fluoride varnish and fissure sealant treatment. Both these treatments, which are completely painless, are effective measures for fighting tooth decay.

Decay is one of the most common preventable childhood illnesses and these preventative measures can really make a difference. Fluoride varnish treatment is incredibly simple and we apply the varnish to the surface of the teeth; it helps to make the enamel stronger and to offer protection from plaque acids. Fissure sealant treatment involves creating a plastic sealant, which forms a protective cover over the surface of the tooth to prevent bacteria and food getting trapped in the pits and cracks, which are known as fissures. The process is simple and it only takes a few minutes.

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Looking After Children’s Teeth In Central Liverpool

Thursday, January 9th, 2014

Given that parents will have, at some point, spent roughly a 9-month period fussing over something seemingly invisible, it shouldn’t be too hard to take in that cavities can occur in the teeth of a child prior to erupting. Sadly, the lack of visible effects produced by these internal cavities means that the importance of dental care so early in a child’s life can, in itself, seem somewhat invisible. Fear not, however, gentle reader, as here will we guide you through all the ins and outs of caring for your child’s dental health.

Those very early check ups

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we provide dental checkups prior to your child’s teeth emerging so as to prevent those early cavities from emerging. Aside from this, regularly having your child’s teeth examined by a dentist is imperative: you should be aiming for a check-up every 6 months. The reason for this is that there are several early signs of dental problems, which may go unnoticed by a layman.

A good brushing routine

In between those aforementioned checkups, however, you are essentially your child’s first line of defence against tooth decay and, through establishing a regular oral health routine, will be setting your child up for a life of rich dental health. In the very early stages, however, you will be cleaning your children’s teeth for them. Prior to their erupting, you can clean a baby’s teeth with a wet cloth and a smidgen of toothpaste. After they have erupted, you can purchase specialised brushes. Remember, once they are doing it themselves, to get your kids to brush twice a day for two whole minutes.

Minimising future problems

Many dental difficulties, which could develop in later life, can be spotted during early checkups, making them useful for preventing lengthy treatment during a child’s teens. In terms of general protection, we at Liverpool Dental Spa can also apply fluoride applications and fissure sealants which will help protect your child’s teeth during those early, sugar hungry, years.

The importance of education

Alongside teaching you and your child techniques for protecting your teeth, we also hope to teach another lesson: The dentist is nothing to fear. Dental phobia is a major obstacle to good oral hygiene and helping to establish a good relationship between your child and dentistry as a profession will help to prevent this.

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We Look After Children’s Teeth In The City Of Liverpool

Thursday, October 31st, 2013

The health of a child’s teeth is often intrinsically linked to the straightness, appearance and health of their adult teeth. It is therefore very important that you maintain the health of your child’s teeth and gums, even from the day they are born.

Looking after baby’s teeth

It may seem odd taking care of the oral health of a baby, who has no teeth, but the gums of a baby can carry bacteria that in turn may affect the teeth below the gums. By gently washing the gums of your baby with a soft cloth you may be able to remove an oral plaque that could lead to dental problems when the milk teeth come through. Providing the milk teeth with a healthy gum line to come through is also paramount to lifelong good dental health.

Taking care of your toddler’s teeth

Once your child’s milk tooth begins to appear your daily dental health routine will have to progress to the next level: toothbrushes. A small amount of child’s toothpaste on a small brush is all that is required to maintain the health of your child’s teeth. Brush the teeth that have come through and gently brush the gums around them. Take your time and always use a soft bristled brush, as their gums are likely to be tender. It is important to take care of your young child’s teeth, as, if decay occurs and teeth fall out, the adult teeth beneath have no guideline to come through with and so may erupt crooked.

Taking care of your adolescent’s teeth

If some decay has occurred in childhood and teeth have fallen out prematurely this may have affected the development of the adult teeth. In teenage years this means one thing: braces. Braces come in a range of shapes, sizes and formats, with some fixed to the front or back of the teeth, whilst others are completely removable. Straight teeth not also improve the aesthetic of a smile and in turn the confidence of your teen, but they also mean fewer spaces for bacteria to hide and so healthier teeth for the future. For a dental check-up for your children give us a call today at Liverpool Dental Spa.

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Children’s Dentistry For Little Patients In Liverpool

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013

Old habits die hard, and the oldest habits we have are the ones formed in youth. With your children, it’s important to make sure that one of those habits is effective oral hygiene. Not least for the obvious future benefit, but also for their baby teeth. Contrary to popular belief, baby teeth are not a dental ‘test drive’. No, in fact, losing a baby tooth early can alter the shape of your child’s face! Children’s dentistry is a big deal and we at Liverpool Dental Spa will do all we can to ensure a happy future for your child’s pearly whites.

Checkups for children

Prevention is better than cure and we are always on hand to examine your child’s teeth. In fact, we recommend bringing them in even before their teeth have erupted, just to ensure that all is progressing smoothly. Getting your child into the habit of regular trips to the dentist is important, but we can also ensure that your child’s teeth are developing properly. That way, you can concentrate on the parenting with a little less to worry about!

Dental education

At Liverpool Dental Spa, we will provide your children with all the information they require to best look after their teeth at home. This includes information on brushing techniques, flossing and the importance of a good routine. We also provide information on the effects of one’s diet and lifestyle on their teeth.

Overcoming dental phobia

Introducing your child to the dentist in a friendly, informative way, your child will be less likely to develop dental phobia and anxiety in the future. Dental phobia can be crippling and can lead to major dental problems to the patient avoiding checkups. Trying your best to quash these groundless fears is paramount!

Preventative measures

Alongside education and examination, we also offer preventative treatments which can help protect your child’s teeth until they are more competent at maintaining their teeth. These include fissure sealants and fluoride application which can help prevent decay and damage.

Contact us

Want to take advantage of all these wonderful services? Then call us at Liverpool Dental Spa!

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Children’s Dentistry At Liverpool Dental Spa

Monday, February 4th, 2013

At Liverpool Dental Spa, our dentists provide a warm and friendly environment for families to receive oral health care. Parents and guardians are offered support in protecting their child’s or children’s oral health so that they develop into healthy adults.

The range of services that we offer for children includes:

Supporting parents with infants and teething
Providing assessment and advice about child oral health development concerns
Regular check-ups with our child-friendly dentists
Oral hygiene education with our dental hygienist
Dietary recommendations for healthy teeth and gums, and better well-being
Treatments such as fissure sealant and fluoride application to prevent tooth decay
Dental phobia care to reduce anxiety about dental treatments

Child dental health is important for development of healthy oral structures and overall well-being. Starting in infancy, children need oral health assessment to ensure that their dental structures are developing normally.

Children’s dentistry

Children may be born with hereditary oral health conditions, such as cleft palate or malocclusion, needing specific care. Those with dexterity difficulties may need help with oral hygiene. Children with learning difficulties may be prone to orthodontic conditions that may affect their nutrition and speech. The right dental treatments allow for healthier nutrition and speech.

The gums of infants may be sensitive. Our dentists advise on oral health products for teething. As milk teeth appear, the teeth need cleaning to remove plaque, prevent bacterial infections and tooth decay.

Regular check-ups

Through regular dental check-ups and screening, children may receive the oral health care needed to prevent onset of tooth decay, gum disease and orthodontic conditions.

We provide parents and guardians with ways in which they can help their children learn the importance of oral health care. The dental hygienist answers questions, demonstrates proper teeth brushing techniques, and provides information about child oral health care products.

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What are the Best Ways of Protecting the Teeth of Children in the City of Liverpool?

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

Your may think that because children’s milk teeth are replaceable that they don’t need as much care as adult teeth. This couldn’t be more wrong and children’s teeth are of incredible importance to the health of adult teeth because:

They provide a guide for the adult teeth to come through.
They allow the child to eat a range of food.
Keeping milk teeth clean helps to keep adult teeth clean, as bacteria can spread from one set of teeth to another.

Children’s tooth decay

Children’s teeth can become decayed for a number of reasons, including:

Poor oral hygiene.
Too many sweets.
Sugary drinks before bed.
Not enough calcium in their diet.

Whatever the reason for childhood tooth decay the effects will be shared with the adult teeth, with tooth decay able to attack an entire tooth and affect the gums and teeth beneath.

Protecting your child’s teeth

In order to stop such damage from occurring there are a number of easy tips, which every parent throughout Liverpool and the UK can follow.

These include:

Taking your child to the dentist from the age of 1 year.
Regular appointments every 6 months.
Brushing their teeth for two minutes a day using a fluoride toothpaste.
Keeping sugary snacks to a bare minimum and keeping them to around mealtimes.
Only giving them water before bed if they need a drink.
If they do want to snack in between meals give them celery or carrot sticks, which are good for the health of the teeth and body.
Provide straws with all sugary drinks and fruit drinks.

Protecting your children’s teeth now will ensure have a health and long-lasting smile for the future.

If you would like more information of children’s dentistry or to book an appointment please call the practice today.

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