Children’s Dentistry

Many parents and caregivers are still unaware of how important oral health is to their kids’ overall health. Delaying or skipping dental care as well as not helping your child practice proper oral hygiene can lead to the increased chances of dental diseases. 

Your child’s baby teeth are at risk of decay as soon they first appear (usually around the age of 6 months). Though it typically occurs in the upper front teeth, it can affect the other teeth as well. Furthermore, in some cases, the tooth decay can turn so severe that the teeth cannot be saved, and will have to be removed. 

However, the good news is that tooth decay is completely preventable!

Your First Dental Visit!

When you see that your child’s first tooth has made its appearance, it is time you schedule a dental visit. Your first visit for dentistry for children in Bendigo should take place within six months after the first tooth appears, and it shouldn’t be delayed later than your child’s first birthday.

Don’t wait until your child starts schools to make the first visit as dental emergencies don’t wait that long. Get your child comfortable with healthy oral habits, and be a role model for them to look up to.

Apart from visiting the dentist to examine your child’s mouth and to check the growth and development, you are also making the visit to getting your child comfortable around the dentist.

In order to make the visit positive, follow these steps.

1. Make a morning appointment as children tend to be more rested and cooperative during the morning hours.
2. Don’t let your emotions and anxiety show out because children can pick up on your emotions. So stay positive.
3. Never use dental visits as a way to punish or threaten your children.
4. Talk to your children about visiting the dentist.

During your visit, the dentist might:

1. Check for oral injuries.
2. Let you know if your child’s teeth are prone to decay.
3. Clean your child’s teeth.
4. Provide you with tips for daily oral care.
5. Discuss teething, and use of pacifiers, or about finger sucking habits.
6. Schedule the next check-up.

In search of a dental clinic for your kid’s dental needs? Drop us a line or visit us at Eaglehawk Dental and experience first-rate dentistry for children in Bendigo.