Quality dental care for children at our Coorparoo family dental practice

Robust teeth and gums are very important for optimal health and wellbeing, and if you suffer from dental health complications then this can have negative implications for other parts of your body. You may not know but dental health issues can result in cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses. You need to make sure that you and your family visit our Coorparoo family dental practice to look after your teeth and gums.

It is important to visit our Coorparoo family dental practice at least once every six months and for some people more regularly than that. This includes children who enjoy sweet, sticky treats, but are unable to brush their teeth as thoroughly as they need to. These children are most likely to develop cavities and tooth decay, so by visiting our Coorparoo family dental practice on a regular basis we can make sure that your children’s teeth remain clean and healthy.

We will carry out a complete examination of their mouth, removing any plaque and tartar before they get out of hand. We can provide them with dental health education and we can make sure any signs of cavities are detected early on and treated accordingly. Studies show that a quarter of children have cavities before they even start school. This can cause pain and discomfort as well as many sleepless nights for parents, days off school and other inconveniences.

To prevent cavities and tooth decay in children it is important that you supervise them when brushing. They need to brush their teeth at least twice a day and the best thing to do for your children’s dental health is to reduce the amount of sugar that they eat. Chocolate, sugary treats and sweets should be enjoyed in moderation and again it is important to remember to brush their teeth thoroughly afterwards.

Importance of fluoride

Once we have checked their teeth we will apply a fluoride varnish on them where we feel necessary. This can be on some of the teeth or all of the teeth depending on your children’s unique dental needs. Fluoride varnish is safe to use on children over the age of three and the varnish adheres to the teeth immediately. This helps strengthen the teeth and reduce acid erosion which is very important in children. Fluoride can be found in toothpaste and mouthwash, however this is the most efficient treatment and can be carried out every time your child visits our dentist here at the practice.

We will aim to make sure that your child has an enjoyable and pleasant experience every time they visit us, so that they look forward to their next appointment and as they become older they continue visiting our dental practice on a regular basis to maintain healthy teeth and gums. By enjoying regular visits to the dentist as a child your children will be much less likely to develop dental anxiety, dental phobias or avoid the dentist when they are older.

Speak to our family dental practice today and book an appointment for you and your children. Enjoy healthy teeth and gums, and a beautiful smile for the future.

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