It doesn’t matter at what stage of your child’s development, whether it be infancy or the teenage years –  it is extremely important for them to have regular dental visits.  Your friendly local Redcliffe Dentist understands this and is ready to work with you, the parent, in providing the best possible care for your child.

Teaching children good oral health from an early age is integral to their long term oral health.   This starts with a regular toothbrushing routine at home – it is recommended that parents help their children brush their teeth up until the age of 8, and then closely monitor it in the following years.  Regular dental check ups to your local Redcliffe Dentist offer the opportunity for your  child to learn the most effective way of cleaning and flossing their teeth.

Regular dental checkups for children also encourages confidence with visiting the dentist.  Many of us still suffer dental anxiety through our adult years, due to our childhood experiences.  Visits to the dentist aren’t what they used to be – they are now friendly, supportive and caring environments.  Regular checkups for our children will show them a visit to the dentist is nothing to be anxious about.  Your local Redcliffe dentist is able to communicate with children in a nurturing way and introduce them to a professional clean while explaining what they are doing and why.

Bringing your child for regular check ups also allows any oral health problems to be caught early. Cavities are caused by diet and dental hygiene, and can be detected through regular checkups.  Professional clean allow the removal of built up plaque and surface stains  which in turn, prevents bacteria sticking to their teeth.  As most young children haven’t yet mastered the skills for effective brushing and flossing, the professional clean done by the dentist is extremely important.  It is beneficial to manage cavities in the early stages; neglecting them allows them to grow further and results in infections, and more advanced procedures as fillings and extractions through the teenage years.

The close monitoring of our children’s oral development is another benefit to regular dental check ups.  Issues like crowding, crooked teeth and missing teeth can be identified with regular check ups and it helps you understand your child’s oral health, as well as prepare you for long term orthodontic intervention if needed.

Make an appointment for your child today at  John Street Dental – call 07 3284 4281 or book online

We look forward to encouraging your children through their dental journey!