Child's Dental Health

What happens at my child’s dental visit?

Many parents worry about their children’s health. They also worry about taking their child to the dentist.

  • What will happen at the visit?

  • Will my child be scared?

  • How can I help them cope with a visit to the dentist?

  • Will they have any cavities?

 

Strong healthy teeth and optimum growth of the jaws and face, are a vital component of your child’s overall health and well-being. So here’s a quick checklist of what commonly happens when you take your child for a dental visit at Best St Dental

 

1. We take a full medical history

This includes any operations your child may have had, medications they may take, previous illness and their general growth and development.

 

2. We find out more about you and your family

We love taking care of the entire family and tailor treatment to each individual. Knowing how many siblings your child may have, what their medical and dental experience is and your child’s interests, hobbies and sports they play, help us to help you take care better of your child.

 

3. We first spend time interacting with your child before we look at their teeth. We gauge your child’s confidence and whether it is best they sit on mum’s (or dad’s) lap or are happy to sit on the dental chair by themselves. It’s important to us that your child is comfortable with what’s happening and has a positive visit with us.

 

4. We ask about your child’s diet. What they eat during an average day including snacks, drinks and what’s in their lunchbox. This allows us to provide coaching in how to reduce the risk of tooth decay.

 

5. We examine the teeth and gums looking for cavities or signs that the teeth might be weakening and whilst also checking to see how clean the teeth are. We check the growth and development of their jaws in case they may require orthodontic treatment (braces) to straighten their teeth

 

6. We check your child’s airway. We have a look to see how large their tonsils are and ask questions about their sleep, whether they snore and whether or not they breathe through their nose or mouth. Airway and sleep issues in children can have significant effects on your child’s growth and development, as well as contribute to increased risk of tooth decay.

 

We then spend some time talking to you about things you can do at home to assist your child with their dental hygiene and discuss any treatment or referrals they may require.

 

We understand that your child’s health, growth and development is the most important thing for you. Good dental health helps give your child the best start in life.

Rosie Vickers