Educational Archives - Kiddies Dental Care

Battle of the toothbrush!

Tooth brushing either with an electric toothbrush or manual toothbrush helps physically reduce plaque build up in our mouths. There is evidence revealing that electric toothbrushing may assist with reducing plaque build-up provided that it is used correctly. Thus, electric toothbrushes are generally recommended for adults who have already developed the correct dexterity in toothbrushing appropriately. Children usually will require assistance with their tooth brushing and flossing. As a parent, if you [...]

2022-06-28T16:04:55+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 1 to 3 years, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Dental Hygiene, Educational, Uncategorised|

Why a paediatric dental clinic?

Exploring options for your child’s first dental visit? Read on to find out why a paediatric dental clinic may be the best option for your child. What is a paediatric dentist? Paediatric dentists are registered specialists that have completed additional training to manage and treat children from birth through to adolescence. Infact, paediatric dentists study an additional 3 years on top of their bachelor of dental science to gain qualification in this [...]

2022-06-07T17:52:29+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Age 1 to 3 years, Age 10 to 13 years, Age 13 years +, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Age Groups, Educational, Uncategorised|

Our Top Tips for Easter treats!

It's Easter again, and time to eat chocolate without the guilt! The good news is, you can enjoy those yummy chocolate eggs and still look after your teeth! We have put together our recommendations on the best way for you and your children to enjoy this time of year, still have the yummy chocolate and look after those gorgeous smiles. One of the keys is to know the amount of sugar you [...]

2022-04-13T14:13:33+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Age 1 to 3 years, Age 10 to 13 years, Age 13 years +, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Educational, Nutrition, Uncategorised|

Help soothe your teething tots!

Tooth eruption occurs when the tooth breaks through the gum, also known as teething. Teething is a great milestone in your baby’s development. The arrival of teeth can happen without causing any pain however, for some babies this can be an uncomfortable process and distressing for yourself and the baby. Teething usually begins anywhere from 6-9 months, in some cases this may be earlier or later. Common signs and symptoms of teething [...]

2022-03-08T12:46:31+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Age 1 to 3 years, Age 3 to 5 years, Development, Educational|

What to do about that pesky loose tooth!

Wobbly baby teeth are one of the important developmental milestones for any child and parent. It can be an exciting time to look forward to, with the arrival of the big adult teeth, but can also spark anxiety and discomfort. This will usually start around the age of 6. From 6 to 12 years, children will usually have a mixture of adult and baby teeth. Wiggly and sore teeth can create anxiety [...]

2022-02-08T16:07:08+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 10 to 13 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Common Concerns, Development, Educational|

Is it OK to put my baby to bed with a bottle?

We’re often asked by parents “Is it OK to put my baby to bed with a bottle?” Whilst this can be calming to an overtired or distressed child, the bacteria in the mouth thrive on the sugar that is found in liquids such as milk, formula and juice. Couple that with the decreased flow in saliva when sleeping and we increase our chances of tooth decay in the baby teeth. “But [...]

2022-02-08T16:07:17+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Age 1 to 3 years, Common Concerns, Development, Educational|

Baby Teeth – When should they show?

In our lifetime, we have two sets of teeth. Baby teeth (milk teeth or deciduous teeth) are the first set of teeth to appear in your child’s early life. The second set are the adult teeth (permanent teeth). There are 20 baby teeth altogether and they begin to erupt around 6-8 months and continue to progressively erupt up to 3 years of age. Children lose their baby teeth which are replaced by adult teeth typically starting at [...]

2022-02-08T16:07:25+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Age 1 to 3 years, Development, Educational|

Your child’s first dental visit!

Did you know that the first dental visit is recommended to take place by the age of one but on average, children have their first visit at the age of four? First dental visits and care from a regular dentist are important factors in looking after the health of your child’s teeth and mouth. The best time to book you baby in for their first dental visit is when their first tooth [...]

2022-02-08T16:07:34+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Age 1 to 3 years, Dental Hygiene, Development, Educational|

TEETH GRINDING – IS IT A PROBLEM?

Most of the time parents are happy just to get their kids to fall asleep, but have you ever noticed your child grinding their teeth? Teeth grinding, commonly known as “bruxism” is a problem that can lead to dental complications in adults. Bruxism is characterised by clenching and grinding of the teeth. But, is it bad for babies and children to be grinding their teeth? What are the causes of teeth grinding? [...]

2022-02-08T16:07:44+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 1 to 3 years, Age 10 to 13 years, Age 13 years +, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Age Groups, Development, Educational|

Stop Thumb Sucking

Many parents ask us what impact thumb sucking will have on their child and how they can help to stop it so we thought we’d share some insights we have. Firstly, thumb sucking is a very natural thing that many children do from an early age…and we mean very early. There is plenty of evidence that shows babies in utero sucking their thumb! Why do they do it? Thumb or finger sucking [...]

2022-02-08T16:07:56+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 1 to 3 years, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Development, Educational, Thumb Sucking|