Unsure of when to get your toddler to the dentist? Ways we can help at Family Dental Care

After your child is born, you are surrounded by medical professionals; midwives, doctors, paediatricians and nurses, all looking after your new family member and trying to take care of their long-term health.

Infants and babies go through a series of check-ups in the first 2 years of their life, to ensure they are reaching their milestones, such as weight, movement and cognitive ability. While these are all important to their development and long-term health, very few parents consider when they should take their child for their first dental check-up.

As a general rule, most dentists advise taking your child for their first visit at about 12 months of age. Our dentists in Doncaster Road are specially trained in seeing young children and babies and can guide you through the dental milestones they should meet in the first few years of their life.

Services we can offer your child

Check-ups

Biannual check-ups are essential for maintaining good oral health and also for introducing your child to the world of dentistry. Indeed, if your child requires further dental treatment in the future, like braces, exposing them to regular check-ups early in life will help prepare them mentally and prevent any procedures feeling so daunting.

Our dentists in Doncaster Road are sensitive and experienced at helping nervous or fearful children with their first dental check-ups and can make the entire process a more fun experience.

Fluoride varnishes and sealants

A preventive form of dental care we offer all children is that of a fluoride sealant.

As young children under the age of 4 years are more prone to suffering from tooth decay, it is important that during their dental check-ups that they are offered a fluoride varnish or sealant. Fluoride varnish creates a barrier between the tooth and external substances, preventing cavities from forming and strengthening weakened teeth.

Applying this varnish is as simple as painting a nail and will not hurt your child. Our dentists in Doncaster Road are very knowledgeable about this procedure and can explain it to both your child and you in a way that is educational and fun.

Customised mouthguards

Is you child on a sports team?

While you can buy over the counter mouthguards, if your child’s teeth are a slightly different shape or they are undergoing orthodontic treatment, then a personalised mouthguard is just what they need.

Made from a flexible, tasteless and hardy plastic, your child’s mouthguard will protect their teeth against injuries and breakage, while being reusable and long lasting.

As your child’s teeth develop, our dental team will be able to refit their mouthguard, to ensure that they have complete protection at every stage in their life.

Getting your child to visit a dentist is essential for their overall well-being; it minimises the risk of them developing dental phobias in the future and makes them aware of the importance of dental health.

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