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!
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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 health?
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 Bushing 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. Our dentists know the challenges many parents face when it comes to getting their young ones to brush and floss and even come to appointments. That’s why we’re here to help your kids, with kindness, patience and friendly faces. Get in touch with our friendly team here.
