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Protecting Your Child’s Teeth
At Montmorency Dental Group, we believe dental care for children should start early – helping to set your children up for a lifetime of good oral hygiene habits.
Regular check-ups with an experienced children's dentist combined with daily oral care can help to keep tooth decay at bay. We place a strong emphasis on prevention and education, teaching children and their parents how to take the best care of their teeth every day.
When children are used to visiting the dentist from a young age, they may be less likely to experience dental anxiety and more likely to keep up with their scheduled visits when they grow up. Schedule an appointment with our children dentists today.
Raising Cavity Free Kids
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Child Dental Benefits Schedule provides eligible children and teenagers aged 2 to 17 with up to $1000.00, capped over two consecutive calendar years for dental treatments.
We work with children and parents to ensure we do everything within our power to provide you with professional dental care advice to help prevent tooth decay for your children.
Baby’s First Teeth
As shown in the chart below, the first teeth begin to break through the gums at around 6 months of age. Usually, the first two teeth to erupt are the two bottom central incisors (the two bottom front teeth). Next, the top four front teeth emerge. After that, other teeth slowly begin to fill in, usually in pairs — one each side of the upper or lower jaw — until all 20 teeth (10 in the upper jaw and 10 in the lower jaw) have come in by the time the child is 2 ½ to 3 years old.
Children’s Permanent Teeth
The following charts shows when permanent teeth emerge.
Children’s Dental Examination
Our dental team at Montmorency Dental Group will examine the health and condition of your child’s teeth, gums, soft tissues, head and neck. The dentist will also monitor the growth of the jaw and the development of the teeth and evaluate any oral habits such as thumb sucking. It is also recommended to take an X-rays to detect cavities developing between the teeth that may not be visible. An An OPG may be necessary to view the child’s entire mouth and jaw. It shows any permanent teeth that are missing, abnormal growth, extra teeth or other oral issues Our dental team will also check to see if the child will require any orthodontic treatment.
Children’s Teeth Cleaning
It is recommended that they visit the dentist every 6 months to clean the teeth to remove any plaque or calculus. This is very important because children are known for not brushing their teeth or incorrectly brushing their teeth and if the plaque builds up it may cause gum disease and tooth decay. Our fully trained dentists will also treat the teeth with fluoride to strengthen them and make them resistant to tooth decay.
Extractions
Primary teeth or “baby teeth” play an important role in a child’s life for proper chewing, speaking and speech development. Primary teeth also maintain proper spacing for the permanent teeth and help guide the permanent teeth when they finally cut through the gums. So whenever possible, dentists try to preserve the natural baby tooth when treating for decay or any damage.
Fissure Sealants
We recommend fissure sealant treatment when your child’s first permanent teeth come through, usually at the age of 6-7 years and the remainder of teeth be sealed as they appear thereafter usually between 11-14 years.
A fissure(or pit) sealant is a thin, plastic film that is applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth creating a protective barrier which prevents food and bacteria getting into these teeth.
This safe and painless technique protects children’s teeth and prevents dental decay.
Fissure sealants:
- Are safe and effective
- Painless in application and unnoticeable after treatment
- Prevent decay of molars and premolars
- Should last for many years
- Easier to keep clean due to a smoother tooth surface
- Reduce the likelihood of fillings in your child’s mouth
We are often asked “What is the best age to bring my child in for his first dental visit?” We believe that a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums starts at a very early age, at about 3 years old. We encourage parents to bring their young children into our clinic at Montmorency near Doncaster and show them around.
All our dental team are great with children, and in many instances, the best strategy for the child is to watch Mum or Dad get their teeth examined and professionally cleaned.
In this way a child can get comfortable with the new surroundings, noises and clinical smells and will learn that this is truly a safe and fun environment to be. We can also advise you on your child’s orthodontic needs.
Book you child in today Call the Montmorency Dental Group Today on 03 9431 4431