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Looking for a children's
dentist in Reading?
Click here
to visit a fun dental site for children. Watch pediatric
video here
Orthodontics for Children
Orthodontic treatment udner the NHS is carried
out by our visiting orthodontist Dr Steve Kneebone of
Dentalign.
If you wish to know more about orthodontics, click here |
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Online Leaflets :
If you want general information on a condition or treatment,
go to the British Dental Health Foundation's web
site where they have over 40 online leaflets.
Online Resource: Want to find out about dental
treatment? Want to know how to look after your teeth
better? Visit the new BDA
Smile web site.
3D Education: Learn about dental
anatomy, conditions, treatments and good oral health
with the BDA's cutting edge 3D Educational
web site.
FAQs on Children's Dentistry
How can I prevent tooth decay in my child?
The main cause of tooth decay is not the amount of sugar
in the diet, but how often it is eaten or drunk. The more
often your child has sugary foods or drinks, the more
likely they are to have decay. It is therefore important
to keep sugary foods to mealtimes only. If you want to
give your child a snack, try to stick to cheese, vegetables
and fruit, but not dried fruit.
It is also worth remembering that some processed baby
foods contain quite a lot of sugar. Try checking the list
of ingredients: the higher up the list sugar is, the more
there is in the product. Thorough brushing twice a day,
particularly last thing at night, will help to prevent
tooth decay.
When should I take my child to the dentist?
It is recommended that children should go to the dentist
with their parents as soon as possible. You should then
take them regularly, on average once every 6 months. 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.
The following extra questions are answered here.
How should I clean my child’s teeth?
When will my child’s teeth come through?
Should I use fluoride toothpaste?
What sort of brush should I use?
What could cause my child to have toothache?
What if my child is very nervous about going to the dentist? |
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