Paediatric Dentistry is a specialist branch of dentistry, concerned with all aspects of oral health for children.
While there are many dentists who provide treatment to children, a Specialist Paediatric Dentist has completed additional training and has the qualifications, knowledge, and experience in this specialised field to ensure your child receives the best possible care.
Here at Happy Smiles Dental Care We work with children and young people of all ages to provide routine dental care, general and surgical dentistry, and treat dental trauma. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to help our young patients grow into adults who are comfortable and confident visiting the dentist.
Paediatric Dentistry is a specialist branch of dentistry, concerned with all aspects of oral health for children.
While there are many dentists who provide treatment to children, a Specialist Paediatric Dentist has completed additional training and has the qualifications, knowledge, and experience in this specialised field to ensure your child receives the best possible care.
We work with children and young people of all ages to provide routine dental care, general and surgical dentistry, and treat dental trauma. We’re fortunate to have the opportunity to help our young patients grow into adults who are comfortable and confident visiting the dentist.
Paediatric Dentistry is a specialist branch of dentistry, concerned with all aspects of oral health for children.
While there are many dentists who provide treatment to children, a Specialist Paediatric Dentist has completed additional training and has the qualifications, knowledge, and experience in this specialised field to ensure your child receives the best possible care.
We work with children and young people of all ages to provide routine dental care, general and surgical dentistry, and treat dental trauma. We’re fortunate to have the opportunity to help our young patients grow into adults who are comfortable and confident visiting the dentist.
Baby teeth matter! Even though they’re eventually replaced, baby teeth play a crucial role in long-term oral health.
• Baby teeth are needed for the development of proper speech and eating.
• Baby teeth are natural space maintainers; if they come out too early, this can lead to overcrowded adult teeth, impacting, and the potential need for expensive complex braces treatment.
• Baby teeth support the shaping and development of the jaw and help the adult teeth grow into the correct position.
• A healthy and bright smile contributes to your child’s confidence and self-esteem at any age.
• Baby teeth are there for longer than you think - the back ones don’t fall out until 10-13 years of age.
Baby teeth matter! Even though they’re eventually replaced, baby teeth play a crucial role in long-term oral health.
• Baby teeth are needed for the development of proper speech and eating.
• Baby teeth are natural space maintainers; if they come out too early, this can lead to overcrowded adult teeth, impacting, and the potential need for expensive complex braces treatment.
• Baby teeth support the shaping and development of the jaw and help the adult teeth grow into the correct position.
• A healthy and bright smile contributes to your child’s confidence and self-esteem at any age.
• Baby teeth are there for longer than you think - the back ones don’t fall out until 10-13 years of age.
It can be easy to miss decay in baby teeth because the damage mainly happens between the teeth, where you can’t see it until it’s already a problem. It takes at least 6-12 months for decay to become a hole, so make sure to take care of your child’s baby teeth by adding brushing to your child’s daily routine. Remember that until your child is 8 years old they don’t have the manual dexterity to brush their teeth properly, so an adult will need to brush for them.
It can be easy to miss decay in baby teeth because the damage mainly happens in between the teeth, where you can’t see it until it’s already a problem. It takes at least 6-12 months for an early decay to become a hole, so make sure to take care of your child’s baby teeth by adding brushing to your child’s daily routine. Remember that until your child is 8 years old they don’t have the manual dexterity to brush their teeth properly, so an adult will need to brush for them.
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