Children’s dental care – why is it important? A brief guide from our dentist at Spa Dental

Is it important for your children to see a dental team? Yes, it is.

With issues like tooth decay and gum disease on the rise around the globe, childhood dentistry is more important than ever before and it is vital that your child visits our team within the first 12 months of their life so we can help flatten that curve.

At Spa Dental, we are proud of our child-friendly approach to dental care and our dentist Sydney will always aim to make dentistry fun for your kids as well as educational. We pride ourselves on preventive care and will always aim to make your child’s teeth and gums as healthy as possible with each visit.

So, why is getting your child to see our dentist Sydney important? Read on to find out!

Good habits

Taught early on, good oral habits can become second nature to children, hence why our dentist Sydney aims to educate young children about the importance of good oral health.

Taught well enough at a young age, these habits can set them up for a lifetime of pearly white, healthy teeth.

Reduces phobias

Many adults who have aversions to dentistry, in general, had limited or bad exposure when they were children; a dental team is simply a group of experts who are looking to make your and your child’s teeth as healthy as possible.

By exposing children to dental care at a young age, there is a lessened chance that your children will develop phobias as adults, and will therefore have good dental health.

Orthodontics

Once those baby teeth start falling out, it’s time to see our onsite orthodontist.

Using software and of course their years of training, our team of orthodontic experts can assess from around the age of 7 whether or not your child is going to need braces or aligners to correct their adult teeth.

Many children do require some form or realignment to ensure their teeth are straight, so spotting and correcting this earlier can prevent orthodontic work in adulthood which can be more uncomfortable and expensive.

Good nutrition

Our team at Spa Dental always try to make dental care fun for children and will advise them on which foods and drinks are better for their health in an amusing and interactive way. 

This will help them to make better decisions about their diet and nutrition, leading to better choices in the long-term with their health and diet. Brilliant!

Better health

The link between plaque and general health has been known about for a long time. If you have excessive amounts of plaque on your teeth, this can seep into your body via the gums and create issues with the heart and can heighten the risk of illnesses like diabetes.

The same is true for your child and so, by exposing them to dental care early on, there is a better chance of them having good oral health as an adult and a reduced chance of these associated issues.

DISCLAIMER

All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure that the treatment is right for you.