Children’s Dentistry near Preston Lower

Dentistry for infants and toddlers

Some form of oral hygiene should start as soon as early baby teeth come through, usually in the first 4-8 months. You should be starting dental visits when your child is 12-18 months old, as some children may have already developed decay by then and habits, like thumb sucking, can affect the health and alignment of teeth.

Dentistry for pre-school and early school children

During check-ups, we make sure teeth are coming through properly and, if necessary, apply fissure sealants—a protective layer that is applied to the molars—to reduce the risk of tooth decay. We are also able to make an assessment on whether early orthodontic intervention might be beneficial. If it is required, we refer to specialists as we believe they will provide better care.

Teens

In early teens, we look for ways to prevent caries (decay) and gum disease, and also mould mouthguards for sport. Energy, sport and soft drinks can cause acid erosion, and piercings—of the tongue and lips—have the potential to damage teeth. With teenage children, we continue to make orthodontic and wisdom teeth assessments, and teach proper flossing and brushing techniques.