It is recommended that children should go to the dentist with their parents as soon as possible. This will let them get used to the noises, smells and surroundings and prepare them for future visits. The earlier these visits begin, the more relaxed the children will be.
You should then take them regularly, preferably during school holidays, for a check-up visit. This will help the dentist to identify any teeth or gum problems that may be developing, and to advise how these can be prevented.
For children under 16 years, we do require written consent before we can carry out any treatment. It is important that you come to the practice with the children so that we can obtain written consent from you, should any treatment be necessary.
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At LDP, we practice PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY for all our patients, young and old. This means we identify potential problems as early as possible and offer advice and treatments to prevent them in future. This include:
- Use of fluoride
- Fissure sealants
- Orthodontic advice
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If you suffer from anxiety about dentistry, try not to let your child become aware of this. Children can pick up on your fears, so it is important for their future dental health not to make them feel that a visit to the dentist is something to be worried about. Try to be supportive if your child needs to have any dental treatment. If you have any fears of your own about going to the dentist, don’t discuss them in front of your child.
Regular visits to the dentist are essential in helping your child to get used to the surroundings and what goes on there. A child can be much more anxious if it is their first visit to a dental practice.
Remember, to avoid your child developing cavities, give them only healthy snacks between meals such as fruit or a savoury sandwich. Also, a small piece of cheese at the end of a meal will help neutralise acid produced by plaque.
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