You can avoid a number of extensive issues with your child’s teeth and oral health by taking them to the paediatric dentist every six months. This can include, but is not limited to:

• Misalignment due to missing baby teeth
• Decay spreading into permanent teeth
• Infection spreading into permanent teeth
• Gum disease
• The need for extensive, long-term orthodontic care

As a parent, you may be concerned about your child’s visit to the dentist and whether it will be an unsavoury experience for them. Over our many years working with children, we’ve noticed the attitudes towards dentistry of the parents has an incredible impact on how the child handles their visit to the practice. The more aware mums and dads are of the importance of their child’s dental health, the more likely they are to be sure their child visits the dentist.

Parents should remember to care for their child’s teeth and avoid situations that could increase the likelihood of decay. This can be done by providing them with a well-balanced diet, limiting snacks, ensuring that they brush twice per day and floss once per day, and scheduling regular dental check ups with our paediatric dentists at Dentists of Plenty Valley. These changes in attitude toward dentistry for children help children experience less anxiety at the dentist and grow up with healthier teeth. As adults, they will also be more likely to visit the dentist, ensuring better lifetime dental health.