Advantages for children of seeing our dentist at Family Dental

Whether you are a new parent or have a large family, you want to do what is best for your children.

And sometimes, that may include putting yourself in their bad books when it comes to attending dental check-ups!  There is a myth that because children’s teeth are not permanent, they are not as important. This, quite simply, is not true and our team is on a mission to expose the issues that poor dental care in childhood years can cause in teenagers and throughout adult life.

At Family Dental Care our dentist in Doncaster East is more than happy to take on infant dental patients and their parents, to ensure that they have the correct exposure to dental treatment at the earliest stage possible.

But why should you get your child to see our dentist in Doncaster East when their first tooth erupts or by the time they are 12 months old? Read on to find out.

Exposure

Your children, even your infant, will look to you for guidance and exposure to unfamiliar settings is important from a young age.

When it comes to seeing our dentist in Doncaster East, exposing your child to the dental surgery, our team and a very simplified version of a dental check-up will allow them to become familiar with the process which will, in the long term, prevent issues concerning phobias or anxieties surrounding dental professionals.

Better oral health

In a similar vein to this, if a child has bad experiences with dental care early in their life, then as a teenager or an adult, they are less likely to attend dental check-ups. This can lead to issues with their oral health and can cause other problems too.

In short, if a child is exposed to good and less invasive dental care at a very early age, then they have a better chance in their adult years of having a better level of oral health.

Fewer orthodontic issues

By the time your child is 7 years old, they will have visited an orthodontist.

This can be exceedingly beneficial concerning time-saving and money, as undergoing orthodontic care immediately after all of the adult teeth have erupted is more reasonable and less pricey. So, in short, if you have attended an orthodontic appointment with your child and braces are needed, it will be easier for them to undertake as a youngster than in their adult years. And they will have a straighter smile sooner too!

Lowered cardiovascular problems

By avoiding dental check-ups with your child, you may be creating the perfect storm for cardiovascular issues. Numerous researchers have found that if there is a higher incidence of plaque in the mouth (which could be removed by our team), then there is a higher risk of heart disease, cancers and even strokes.

And in some instances, brushing the teeth at home is not enough to get rid of problematic plaque, so you will need to see our team with your child to remove it.

Improved appearance of teeth

We brushed on this earlier, but if your child is exposed to dental care at a young age, they have a higher chance of owning straighter, whiter teeth in their adult years, which may help them feel better about themselves.

DISCLAIMER

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