Children's Teeth
It is vital to a child’s oral heath that regular check-ups are attended every 6 months, to ensure your kids teeth stay heathy and decay-free.
Children’s Teeth
How important is a check uo for a child?
It is vital to a child’s oral heath that regular check-ups are attended every 6 months, unless advised by your dentist otherwise, to ensure your kids teeth stay heathy and decay-free. It is important that children regularly visit the dentist to get used to the environment and become comfortable with the treating dentists.
The dentist will help the children and the parents/guardians to advised you on how to prevent decay and give out tips like the correct toothbrushing techniques. When visiting the dentist for a check-up, the dentist will advise a fluoride varnish application and fissure sealants as and when needed to help strengthen the teeth and prevent any decay.
Children’s Teeth
How can I ensure that I am doing my best for my child’s teeth?
There are many different things that are important to ensure you are doing everything you can to help your child teeth, such as using an age-appropriate toothpaste containing fluoride.
For children aged between 0-6 years of age, we recommend the following practices:
- Start brushing as soon as your child gets their first milk tooth
- Supervise your child while toothbrushing
- Brush twice daily for 2-minutes sessions
- Use Children’s toothpaste containing no less than 1,000ppm of fluoride
- Use only a smear amount of the toothpaste
For children aged between 7 years of age and above, we recommend the following practices:
- Brush at least twice daily for 2-minute sessions
- Brush at night before bed and at least on one other occasion, usually in the morning
- Use a toothpaste containing between 1,350ppm and 1,500ppm of fluoride, only a pea-sized amount
- Spit out after brushing and don’t rinse with any water or mouthwash
- Children aged 7 and over should be able to brush their own teeth, but should still be supervised
- Helping a child brush their teeth properly is important to their oral heath,
- Let your child brush Infront of a mirror to allow them to see where they are brushing
- Use a timer of some sort, for an example an egg timer or a toothbrushing song to make the toothbrushing session more fun to encourage them to want to do it
Brushing Guidance
How to Brush step-by-step
01
Prepare
With an electric brush, there is no need to scrub! We recommend the use of an electric toothbrush; however, a manual brush works well too if used correctly. With an electric toothbrush it does all the hard work, so it makes it easier for you.
02
Brush
Gently hold the brush at an angle to over each surface of the tooth, front and back- for around 30 seconds on each quadrant of the mouth .
03
Clean
When finished, spit out the excess toothpaste, do not rinse with water or mouthwash, for younger children, wipe their mouth was a cloth to remove the excess.
Children’s Teeth
Brushing Positions
& Routines
We recommend exploring a range of different positions for you child whilst brushing their teeth to find the one that works well for you.
- Sit on them on your lap
- Lay them on their back – be carful to not let them choke
- Stand behind them and brush – this may be helpful to do Infront of a mirror
In addition to different positions, it may be helpful to brush the same time every day to help your child get in a routine.
In the mornings, we recommend adhering to some sort of morning routine such as:
- When you get your child out of bed
- Washed my child’s face
- Put my child’s programme on the TV
In the evenings, we recommend adhering to some kind of evening routine such as:
- Put my child’s night clothes on
- Before I read my child a bedtime story
- After my child has their bath
Frequently Asked Questions
We have listed some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding dentistry for children
At an NHS Dental Practice, under 18’s dental check-up is free! Included in this check up fee is an Intra-orally examination, extractions, fillings. Any referrals that should need to be made, including sedation for nervous patients, NHS orthodontics are also all free under the age of 18.
Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurts are very important to a child’s oral heath as calcium that is contained in dairy products, is vital in supporting healthy bones grow and help teeth become strong and help fight off decay. A balanced diet is very important, this includes plenty of fruit and veg, plenty of water and wholegrain products such as bread and pasta. Try to avoid things like squash, fizzy drinks, sweets, and acidic drinks like fruit juices as high sugary diet can cause decay and erosion, which can lead to holes and other problems in your child’s teeth.
If you are a family who have help from other family members when you are at work or a child minder if it very important that they are also doing their best for your child’s oral health. It would be helpful for you to have some rules when it comes to your child’s diet and make sure your child has a set routine that is adhered to by everyone.
Contact Us
We have plenty on-site parking with designated spaces for blue badge holders. Feel free to contact us for more information on our services. We will be there to assist you in any way we can.
Contact
01902733369
01902861692
07958698880
07716197120
07498277004
antrimhousedental@aol.co.uk
Where To Find Us
88 Old Fallings Lane,
Wolverhampton, WV10 8BN
Opening Times
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Weekend | CLOSED |
Children's Teeth
It is vital to a child’s oral heath that regular check-ups are attended every 6 months, to ensure your kids teeth stay heathy and decay-free.
Children’s Teeth
How important is a check uo for a child?
It is vital to a child’s oral heath that regular check-ups are attended every 6 months, unless advised by your dentist otherwise, to ensure your kids teeth stay heathy and decay-free. It is important that children regularly visit the dentist to get used to the environment and become comfortable with the treating dentists.
The dentist will help the children and the parents/guardians to advised you on how to prevent decay and give out tips like the correct toothbrushing techniques. When visiting the dentist for a check-up, the dentist will advise a fluoride varnish application and fissure sealants as and when needed to help strengthen the teeth and prevent any decay.
Children’s Teeth
How can I ensure that I am doing my best for my child’s teeth?
There are many different things that are important to ensure you are doing everything you can to help your child teeth, such as using an age-appropriate toothpaste containing fluoride.
For children aged between 0-6 years of age, we recommend the following practices:
- Start brushing as soon as your child gets their first milk tooth
- Supervise your child while toothbrushing
- Brush twice daily for 2-minutes sessions
- Use Children’s toothpaste containing no less than 1,000ppm of fluoride
- Use only a smear amount of the toothpaste
For children aged between 7 years of age and above, we recommend the following practices:
- Brush at least twice daily for 2-minute sessions
- Brush at night before bed and at least on one other occasion, usually in the morning
- Use a toothpaste containing between 1,350ppm and 1,500ppm of fluoride, only a pea-sized amount
- Spit out after brushing and don’t rinse with any water or mouthwash
- Children aged 7 and over should be able to brush their own teeth, but should still be supervised
- Helping a child brush their teeth properly is important to their oral heath,
- Let your child brush Infront of a mirror to allow them to see where they are brushing
- Use a timer of some sort, for an example an egg timer or a toothbrushing song to make the toothbrushing session more fun to encourage them to want to do it
Brushing Guidance
How to Brush step-by-step
Prepare
01
With an electric brush, there is no need to scrub! We recommend the use of an electric toothbrush; however, a manual brush works well too if used correctly. With an electric toothbrush it does all the hard work, so it makes it easier for you.
Brush
02
Gently hold the brush at an angle to over each surface of the tooth, front and back- for around 30 seconds on each quadrant of the mouth .
Clean
03
When finished, spit out the excess toothpaste, do not rinse with water or mouthwash, for younger children, wipe their mouth was a cloth to remove the excess.
Children’s Teeth
Brushing Positions
& Routines
We recommend exploring a range of different positions for you child whilst brushing their teeth to find the one that works well for you.
- Sit on them on your lap
- Lay them on their back – be carful to not let them choke
- Stand behind them and brush – this may be helpful to do Infront of a mirror
In addition to different positions, it may be helpful to brush the same time every day to help your child get in a routine.
In the mornings, we recommend adhering to some sort of morning routine such as:
- When you get your child out of bed
- Washed my child’s face
- Put my child’s programme on the TV
In the evenings, we recommend adhering to some kind of evening routine such as:
- Put my child’s night clothes on
- Before I read my child a bedtime story
- After my child has their bath
Frequently Asked Questions
We have listed some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding dentistry for children
At an NHS Dental Practice, under 18’s dental check-up is free! Included in this check up fee is an Intra-orally examination, extractions, fillings. Any referrals that should need to be made, including sedation for nervous patients, NHS orthodontics are also all free under the age of 18.
Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurts are very important to a child’s oral heath as calcium that is contained in dairy products, is vital in supporting healthy bones grow and help teeth become strong and help fight off decay. A balanced diet is very important, this includes plenty of fruit and veg, plenty of water and wholegrain products such as bread and pasta. Try to avoid things like squash, fizzy drinks, sweets, and acidic drinks like fruit juices as high sugary diet can cause decay and erosion, which can lead to holes and other problems in your child’s teeth.
If you are a family who have help from other family members when you are at work or a child minder if it very important that they are also doing their best for your child’s oral health. It would be helpful for you to have some rules when it comes to your child’s diet and make sure your child has a set routine that is adhered to by everyone.
Contact Us
We have plenty on-site parking with designated spaces for blue badge holders. Feel free to contact us for more information on our services. We will be there to assist you in any way we can.
Contact
01902733369
01902861692
07958698880
07716197120
07498277004
antrimhousedental@aol.co.uk
Where To Find Us
88 Old Fallings Lane,
Wolverhampton, WV10 8BN
Opening Times
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Weekend | CLOSED |