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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.

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

 

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.

 

Children’s Oral Health For Patients In Liverpool

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012

Sweets and power ballads are both guilty pleasures which, when put together, can be read as a grave warning: In ‘The Greatest Love of All’, as made famous by Whitney Houston, we are told that “the children are our future” and are asked “teach them well and let them lead the way.” Conventional wisdom, of course, tells us that children love sweets and, if we don’t teach them of the bonbon’s destructive potential, this will not only mean the collapse of their teeth but of dentistry as we know it!

The importance of education

…pop-culture references aside, we at Liverpool Dental Spa believe prevention is better than cure. That is why we provide and encourage check up’s for children prior to their first teeth emerging. We aim to provide them with all the knowledge they need to take care of their teeth, including: How to brush properly, how to floss and how to maintain general hygiene. We also aim to help the child establish a good relationship the dentist, in a bid to prevent them developing dental phobia. We also offer guidance on diet and how it can affect the teeth.

Cleaning children’s teeth

Chances are, you may be cleaning your child’s teeth until they are roughly seven years old. During this period, attempt to turn these into regular habits: Brushing once after breakfast and once before bed, for two minutes. This is really the cornerstone of caring for your teeth! If you can, try and wait for an hour after eating before brushing their teeth: The acids produced in some foods can temporarily soften enamel, meaning that brushing hard after eating can wear your enamel away! Waiting for about an hour, after eating, helps to avoid this.

Preventative treatments

If parents are concerned about their child’s teeth during this learning period, we do offer fluoride applications and fissure sealant services which can protect teeth from decay and damage for many years. If you have any queries or concerns, don’t hesitate to ask us!

 

 

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