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Dentistry the Whole Family Can Smile About

Friday, August 26th, 2016

Oral health is important at all ages, which is why comprehensive dental care is available for all the family. Most oral health problems can be prevented, so it’s important to focus on keeping our teeth healthy and strong to keep gum disease and tooth decay at bay. These problems don’t just affect your mouth, they can have a knock-on effect on your overall health, not to mention your confidence and wellbeing!

Children’s oral health

Children’s teeth are precious things and your little ones should really start visiting the dentist from the age of 12 months. It’s important to make dental trips fun so your child always has positive memories of the experience. Dental phobia is common even in youngsters, but enjoying a trip can help to make your child feel at ease. Children should learn about diet and oral hygiene from an early age and your dental team will be able to give you plenty of advice to keep those pearly whites beautifully bright.

Adult oral health

Your teeth say a lot about your general health and it’s very important to look after both them and your gums. Most dentists have loads of hygiene treatments to offer so you don’t have to shake hands with any nasty oral diseases. They’ll also offer lots of restorative treatments and nutrition advice, as well as tips for quitting smoking.

Check-ups

All dentists recommend regular dental check-ups for all the family. You should really see your dentist every six to nine months. Routine check-ups don’t last long but they can make a massive difference to your oral health because it helps the dentist spot any early warning signs. It also makes sure your teeth look beautiful and healthy.

 

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How to Make Brushing Fun for Your Children

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016

It is quite an exciting time for both children and parents when kids start to learn how to take on more responsibilities. Starting off with their first steps and words, then onto potty training and later learning about general and dental hygiene, a child can progress quickly and thoroughly if they have a good teacher.

It doesn’t have to be a chore!

A general rule of thumb is to brush your children’s teeth until they are seven years of age and then show them how to do it themselves. There are many ways to make something as mundane as brushing teeth entertaining for your children. The best way to teach them how to take care of themselves is by making the chore fun!

Another approach to encouraging your children to brush their teeth correctly is to create a positive environment. When you show enthusiasm, your child will follow suit, so why not entertain while you brush, by tap dancing, singing, or making jokes? You could also find a radio or CD player that plays their favourite music, as a reward for brushing their teeth.

Enhance their enjoyment of teeth brushing, by turning it into a number game, counting up to ten for each part of the mouth they clean. This will also allow them to know when the tooth brushing will end and thus they won’t become as restless and fidgety, wondering when the chore of tooth brushing will be over.

The key to teaching your children great hygiene practices is to make it fun. You can make your own technique, tweak it to their personality and observe the results!

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The Importance Of Regular Check-Ups For Children In Liverpool

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014

Our clinic is forward-thinking, modern and stylish, but we retain a sense of familiarity and cater for patients of all ages. We love welcoming children to the practice and our friendly team always goes the extra mile to ensure that they leave with a big, sparkly grin on their face. We understand that going to the dentist can be a scary experience for little people and we do everything we can to help ensure they have loads of fun and can’t wait for their next dental appointment.

Children’s oral health

The importance of good oral health for children should not be underestimated. Although the milk teeth are designed to fall out, premature loss of these teeth can contribute to problems with the adult teeth and we actively encourage parents and children to take steps to avoid and prevent decay from a very early age. Children who have decayed teeth may experience pain and toothache, which will affect their concentration and their mood.

We encourage children to adopt a good daily oral hygiene routine and we are happy to show kids how to brush their teeth and answer any questions they have about teeth cleaning and why it is important that they brush their teeth twice a day.

We recommend daily brushing in the mornings and evenings for at least 2 minutes each time and also advise parents to consider preventative treatments for their children. These include fissure sealant and fluoride varnish. Both of these treatments are designed to reduce the risk of decay; fluoride helps to make the enamel stronger, while fissure sealant treatment provides a protective barrier between bacteria and food debris and the cracks (fissures) on the surfaces of the teeth.

Dental check-ups for children

Check-ups are a really important chance for us to chart your child’s tooth development and check for any signs of decay or gum disease. Regular appointments also enable us to spot changes in the mouth or any issues, such as orthodontic problems, that may need treatment in the future. All the relevant information from the check-up is recorded in your child’s notes. Dental checks are quick and painless and getting children used to regular appointments from an early age reduces the risk of them becoming scared and anxious when they see a dentist. We recommend 6 monthly check-ups for children from the age of 12 months old.

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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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