Kids will pretty much put anything sweet in their mouths and they do so on a very regular basis. The incidence of obesity in children is on the rise and so all of this extra sugar going into the mouth has a detrimental effect on children’s teeth. As the parent, it is your job to make sure that you get them to the dentist as regularly as possible and that you explain that it is a safe place to be and you can tell them about all of the positives of going there. Many kids have a built-in fear of the dentist and it isn’t warranted because modern dentists are incredibly professional and caring, especially towards kids. It is important that children get the care and attention that they need as their teeth begin to form within their mouths and this is the perfect time to make sure that they grow up with a winning smile.
There are lots of baby teeth within their mouths and these will be replaced by the teeth that they will have for the rest of their lives and so it is important to make sure that your dentist can create a solid base for these teeth to grow and to take shape. This is why it is so important that you get your children to Toothsavers Dental as early as possible so that they can get the help that they need. If your child is asking questions about why it is important to go to see the dentist on a regular basis, then the following will help you to give them a more informative and accurate answer.
-
-
It stops tooth decay – If your kids are going to have cavities and tooth decay then it is definitely going to be when they are young and they are consuming a lot more sweets than they should. Of course you need to lead with vision and address their sugar intake, but also take them to the dentist regularly so that they can get a dental check-up that will hopefully spot decay and cavities in their early stages. This makes it easier for your dentist to address these issues now instead of putting your child through some considerable pain if the tooth has to be pulled out.
-
To stave off malocclusion – If this is the first time that you have seen this work then let me explain. It describes the situation where teeth are not positioned with a should be and so by taking your children to the dentist early in their lives, your dentist can figure out what the appropriate spacing and position would be for their mouths and they can take steps to make that happen.
-
To educate your kids – Children are smart and once it is explained to them why it is so important to have good oral hygiene then they will have an appreciation for it and they will take steps to make sure that they brush their teeth on a regular basis and that they insist that the parents take them to the dentist regularly.
-
