The paediatric dental clinic is a key support for parents in the proper oral hygiene education of their children. Learning good oral hygiene habits and having well-groomed teeth in adulthood is based on the confidence built up in childhood, and on dispelling fears of dental examinations and treatments. Our aim is to make parents aware of the potential of regular screening.
Regular check-ups of milk teeth are important because, like permanent teeth, they can erupt, cause pain and become infected. Waiting until decayed non-permanent teeth fall out on their own is highly irresponsible. Permanent teeth cannot grow healthily in a bacteria-infested environment.
The structure of milk teeth is slightly different from that of permanent teeth, and maintaining their integrity is relevant for children’s health.
For this reason, frequent dental check-ups are essential, and it is recommended to visit the dentist every 3 months. We try to keep the teeth we treat during the course of your paediatric dental treatment. Prematurely removed deciduous teeth can cause the adjacent teeth to shift, which can get in the way of permanent teeth erupting. This problem may require a new treatment – orthodontic treatment in children.
Regular dental check-ups can help avoid all this, while building a trusting relationship between your child and their doctor that will shape their attitude to dental treatment for life.
The advice you get in your child’s dental practice can help keep your little ones’ teeth healthy. The advice includes, among other things, good nutrition, vitamin intake and proper brushing techniques.