Age 3 to 5 years - Kiddies Dental Care

What are fissure sealants and why should my child have them?

Molar teeth have deep, fine grooves (also known as fissures) and pits on their chewing surfaces. These grooves can be very difficult to keep clean and often, even the toothbrush bristles are too thick to brush the base of the groove. That means, even if your oral hygiene is impeccable, some areas are just impossible to clean thoroughly! This leads to an unwanted collection of plaque and food debris. If plaque and food particles are not [...]

2022-02-08T16:08:32+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 1 to 3 years, Age 10 to 13 years, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Dental Hygiene, Educational|

Best Toothpaste for kids!

Toothpaste physically helps to remove plaque on teeth surfaces which can contribute to tooth decay or gum disease. Most toothpastes also contain fluoride, which makes teeth more resistant to dental caries and also aids in remineralisation of early carious lesions. There are many questions around what age toothpaste should be introduced and what is the best type of toothpaste to use. The current recommendation from The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is to [...]

2022-02-08T16:08:42+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, Dental Hygiene, Educational|

Winters here and so is the flu!

Baby it's cold outside! It’s that time of the year again! Winter is here and can be a magical time of the year, but we are also in the height of cold and flu season. Along with dealing with the regular cold and flu, we now have Covid and RSV into the mix. Winter isn't just about trying to avoid catching these nasties, the colder months can play havoc with your overall [...]

2024-08-02T10:45:19+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, Dental Hygiene|

Brushing – Supporting your child while they learn!

Teaching your children to brush their teeth the right way! If you are wanting your children to learn how to correctly brush their teeth, then it’s important that you begin teaching them at a young age. By starting early, your children will become comfortable with brushing their teeth, making it easier for it to become part of a healthy routine. In a child’s eyes, brushing teeth can be quite scary, as it’s [...]

2022-02-08T16:09:04+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 1 to 3 years, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Dental Hygiene, Educational|

Tooth Sensitivity

Is the taste of ice cream or a sip of a hot drink sometimes a painful experience for your child? Does tooth brushing or flossing make them wince occasionally? If so, your child may have sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity occurs when the layer of a tooth underneath the enamel (called the dentin) or the layer covering the root (called cementum) is exposed along the gum line due to receding gums. The exposed [...]

2021-06-08T16:25:27+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 10 to 13 years, Age 13 years +, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Dental Hygiene|

What are SHARK TEETH and should I be worried?

SHARK TEETH is a term used to describe the situation when the permanent adult teeth are coming up behind the baby teeth before they have fallen out, resulting in a double row of teeth that’s often concerning for both kids and parents. This usually occurs between the ages of 5-7 years old. Commonly seen on the lower incisors (bottom front teeth) but can also happen when the upper incisors or primary molars grow in. How [...]

2021-06-16T14:14:02+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years|

Flossing – When should I start flossing my Childs teeth?

Tooth brushing every day can help with removing most dental plaque, however brushing alone cannot remove plaque in places a toothbrush cannot reach, especially in between teeth. By flossing your teeth, you reduce the amount of dental plaque in between your teeth and help reduce your risk of dental decay and gum infection. Gum infection can result in gingival bleeding which is why you may notice blood when flossing your teeth. Bleeding [...]

2022-02-08T16:09:13+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 1 to 3 years, Age 3 to 5 years, Age 6 to 9 years, Dental Hygiene, Educational|