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.