Your kids' oral health starts here
We have made it a little easier to get your child into a healthy oral care routine, with this helpful page packed full of tips and activities.
Your kids' oral health starts here
We have made it a little easier to get your child into a healthy oral care routine, with this helpful page packed full of tips and activities.
5 things you need to know about your kids' oral health
Just because baby teeth are eventually replaced by adult teeth, doesn't mean they're not as important!
For more information about children's dental, call or book online today.
Here's why you should be protecting your child's primary teeth:
- They lay the foundation for permanent teeth: Baby teeth keep space for adult teeth. Lose them too early due to decay, and neighbouring teeth may shift to fill the space. This can lead to crowding or alignment issues later, requiring costly orthodontic treatment.
- Baby teeth assist in speech development: Primary teeth help children form clear sounds and develop speech patterns. Missing or decayed teeth can impact a child’s ability to pronounce certain words correctly.
- They contribute to good nutrition and digestion: Healthy baby teeth allow children to chew their food properly, which aids digestion and ensures they can eat a range of nutritious foods comfortably. Pain from one or more decaying teeth can lead to poor eating habits.
- Oral health habits start young: Good oral care in early childhood helps children develop lifelong habits and attitudes towards dental care. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits set a strong foundation for healthy habits as they grow.
- Preventing pain and infection: Baby teeth are susceptible to cavities and infections like permanent teeth. Decay can be painful and, if untreated, can lead to infections and further complications such as an abscess in the affected tooth or surrounding gum tissue.
How much do you know about important practices that could affect your child’s oral health?
Take the quiz to find out and receive a voucher for a complimentary Piksters® Mini Monsters Oral Care Kit* to redeem at your child’s next dental appointment.
It contains fun dental products and tools for kids to establish healthy habits early – including stickers, a timer, Curvie Kids Toothbrush, Flossers and Mini Monsters Vanilla Toothpaste!
Meet the Healthy Teeth team
Introducing Brush, Toothy and Flossy! They'll help make caring for your child's teeth fun, with activities and guidance to establish a healthy oral care routine. There's a Rewards Chart to encourage twice daily brushing, a Spot the Difference activity and a Colour-in Brushing Guide for your child to follow - all ready to download below:
Make more time for teeth!
Teeth brushing time often falls during those busy times of day - getting ready for daycare or for school in the morning, and then again in the evening as children get ready for bed. But fitting in time to make teeth cleaning part of an unhurried, normal routine will pay off in the long run - and set the foundation for lifelong good habits and attitudes towards dental care.
Your kids' care team is waiting...
Children should visit their dentist for a check up by the time they turn 2 years of age. Book an appointment now for your child, and take along the voucher provided with the Quiz to receive a complimentary Piksters® Mini Monsters Oral Care Kit*.
It’s a great way to start! Get in touch with our friendly team:
Terms & Conditions
Offer: Receive a free Piksters Mini Monsters Oral Care Kit with your child’s next appointment. Contents include: 3x stickers, 1 sand timer (2 minutes), 1x Curvie Kids Toothbrush (in 4 bright colours), 4x Kids Flossers, and 1x Mini Monsters Vanilla Toothpaste 25g (sugar & saccharin free).
Offer Starts 6 January 2025, and ends when stock for the Piksters Oral Care Kit runs out at each practice. To claim this Offer, you must present your voucher to reception at the time of your appointment. In order to qualify for the Offer, the Participant: a) must be between the age of 1 – 12 years; b) only one Piksters Oral Care Kit can be redeemed per person; c) will need to check your health fund policy to determine which portion of your fee is covered. While we accept all major health funds, not all health funds offer the same level of benefits and your level of cover will affect your “out-of-pocket” costs.
This Offer is valid for new and existing patients and is only available as long as the stock of Piksters Oral Care Kits lasts.
In addition to these Offer terms, our standard terms of service also apply available here.