Age 3 to 5 years - 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|

The best toothpaste for children!

Why use toothpaste? There are many reasons to use toothpaste. Toothpaste physically helps remove thick harmful biofilm on teeth surfaces which may cause tooth decay or gum disease. Most toothpastes also contain fluoride, which makes teeth more resistant to dental caries and aid remineralisation of early carious lesions. Additionally, some toothpastes have special ingredients to address staining and/or bad breath! How much toothpaste should my child be using? For infants, toothpaste is [...]

2022-02-08T17:26:13+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Age 1 to 3 years, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Dental Hygiene, Development|

What is a tongue tie and why do we look for this during a dental examination?

In our work we see a significant number of children with restricted tongues or “tongue ties”. A tongue tie limits the movement of the tongue so that the other muscles of the face have to adapt during speech and swallowing. Many children have a restricted tongue that is not picked up early as they have been able to adapt their speech and swallowing at an early age. Tongue tie is defined as [...]

2022-01-28T11:53:08+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Age 1 to 3 years, Age 3 to 5 years, Common Concerns, Tongue Tie|

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|

Dental Emergencies and After Hours Support

ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Any child who has suffered a Dental Injury that has resulted in facial swelling or trauma. We would recommend going straight to The Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Department for medical attention. The Emergency Department at The Royal Children’s Hospital provides urgent medical care to children and adolescents. The Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Emergency Department entrance is via Entry 2 from Flemington Road, [...]

2022-02-08T16:08:05+11:00By 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|

Tooth Decay – Learn to spot the warning signs!

How does tooth decay develop? Tooth decay is a diet-related disease that damages the teeth. Teeth are covered in plaque, a sticky film that contains bacteria. When we eat and drink, the bacteria produce acids that break down the outer layer of the tooth (enamel). This is how decay develops. Dental decay can be found on both baby and adult teeth. Areas that are at a higher risk of collecting plaque and [...]

2022-02-08T16:08:14+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, Dental Hygiene, Development|