Children’s Dentistry
At Children’s Dentistry, we take dental take care of youngsters very significantly. We’re devoted to furnishing a welcoming terrain where every person feels comfortable and secure while receiving the best dental treatments in your youthful children’s.
Here at Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we recommend bringing your infant/child in for his or her first appointment while their first teeth/tooth comes through, or by the point they turn one, whichever occurs first.
We believe in preventive dentistry first and that preventive dental care starts from a young age. The more youthful your child is whilst we first see them, the extra risk we have of stopping any future dental troubles and the more likely they may be to have a satisfied and wholesome smile.
We also think beginning children younger with visits to the dentist is a good idea because it is able to assist save you any phobias, fears or anxieties around the dentist from growing.
Our range of preventive treatments for youngsters consists of fluoride treatment, fissure sealants and instructions on how excellent to take care of their tooth at home.
The simplest and great way of assisting keep the best oral health of your youngster’s teeth is to honestly encourage them to brush their teeth two times with fluoride toothpaste. Setting an instance by way of doing the equal you will additionally assist and of course limiting their consumption of sugar can help reduce the possibilities of tooth decay.
At Bicton Dental Clinic young children are treated very carefully and the best treatment for children’s dentistry is provided with love & care. Also, we have the best dental service for children’s dentistry in the town of Bicton.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make sure all your equipment is properly clean and safe?
We adhere to all the latest government regulations advice and guidelines regarding equipment, cross-infection and decontamination. All our equipment is properly serviced and maintained and our staff receives regular training to make sure we are completely up to speed. We make sure your safety is taken very seriously!
Why do I need to come to the dentist if I am not in any pain?
The problem is it doesn’t necessarily follow that not having any pain, means you don’t have any dental problems. Tooth decay and gum disease need to be well advanced before they cause pain. By the time they cause pain treatment becomes more difficult more expensive and time-consuming and the outcomes are less predictable. At our checkups, we will check your teeth and gums very carefully and advise you of any potential problems. We also check for mouth cancer. If your teeth and gums are completely healthy, we will give you advice on how to keep them that way. We may also recommend you increase the interval between check-ups to a year if you are spectacularly good!
I think I've got bad breath. What can I do to get rid of it?
Bad breath is most commonly caused by the smelly gases produced by the bacteria coating your teeth and gums. Food debris trapped in between the teeth can also start to decompose and cause a very unpleasant odor. So effective and regular tooth brushing and cleaning in between your teeth with dental tape or interdentally brushes and cleaning your tongue is crucial to keep your breath fresh.
Strong foods like garlic coffee and onions and smoking of course add to the problem, as can having a dry mouth caused by certain medical conditions and some prescribed drugs and mouth breathing. Artificial saliva products may help.
Infections in the throat nose lungs or sinuses and liver or kidney problems may also cause bad breath. If we can’t find a dental cause for your problem we may refer you to your doctor.
My teeth are really sensitive. What can I do to treat it?
Sensitive teeth are usually triggered with cold food (ice cream) or drinks, or touch (toothbrush or fingernail) or sweet foods (chocolate). The pain is severe but only lasts for a few seconds. If you get pain that lasts longer than this and is triggered with hot things more than cold you have a toothache, not sensitivity!
Sensitivity can be caused by exposing the more sensitive dentine on your teeth either by brushing too hard or drinking /eating too many acidic foods, fizzy drinks, white wine, fruit juice. The solution is to limit or expose your teeth to acid attack, clean with an electric toothbrush and use toothpaste for sensitive teeth. Use the toothpaste as an ointment… rub it into the sensitive areas and leave it there.
If you find no improvement come and see us!
What do I do if I have a dental emergency and need urgent help?
Please call us immediately on (08 9339 8008) as soon as possible. We will do everything we can to help you. The earlier in the day that you ring, the more likely you are to be seen that same day and at a time that suits you best. If the practice is closed and you cannot wait until opening time, please call us and listen to the answer phone message which will give you instructions on accessing our out of hours emergency service.