Dental Hygiene Archives - Page 2 of 2

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|

Dental advice for infants and bottle feeding!

Why are baby teeth so important? Although baby teeth will eventually exfoliate they serve several purposes in your child’s mouth. Baby teeth help with your child’s ability to eat, speak and of course, smile! One other very important purpose for baby teeth is that they serve as placeholders for adult teeth later on in life. If baby teeth are not well cared for, dental infections can arise; causing discomfort, pain, illness and [...]

2021-06-08T17:35:24+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 0 to 1 year, Dental Hygiene|

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! Heres a great article from Kay, our Oral Health [...]

2021-08-26T10:11:46+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Dental Hygiene|

How to maintain Oral Hygiene with Braces!

Whether your child is wearing fixed metal braces or a removable appliance, proper cleaning of their teeth and gums is essential. So what can you be doing to make sure your child is keeping their oral health in check while they’re wearing braces? Best tips for your child Careful cleaning is required with braces, as plaque bacteria are easily trapped inside and around them. Take off elastics and any other removable parts [...]

2021-06-08T17:39:12+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Age 10 to 13 years, Age 13 years +, Dental Hygiene|

Healthy Snacks for Healthy Teeth

Tooth decay (dental caries) is a diet-related disease. Sugars in the food and drinks you consume are broken down by germs (bacteria) in the plaque that produce acids. The acid attacks the outer layer of the tooth (enamel) causing it to soften resulting in tooth decay. These attacks can last for up to 20 minutes after sugary food and drinks are consumed until your saliva can start to remineralise the enamel and allow [...]

2021-06-08T17:45:44+10:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Dental Hygiene|

Lifestyle Choices and your Oral Health!

Oral health is essential to general health and well-being at every stage of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines oral health as “a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual’s capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing.” All lifestyle choices have a significant [...]

2020-12-14T09:16:45+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Client Authored, Dental Hygiene, Educational|

Encourage good oral health with your children!

How to encourage good oral health with your children As any parent knows, it’s easy to second-guess yourself when it comes to the best way to care for your child. There’s a wealth of information out there on everything from how much screen time they should have to the best diet and educational tools. One thing that isn’t spoken about much is how best to encourage good oral health attitudes and habits for [...]

2020-12-14T09:16:45+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Dental Hygiene, Educational|

BATTLE OF THE TOOTHBRUSH

Electric Vs Manual toothbrush, which is better for my child? 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 [...]

2020-12-14T09:16:45+11:00By Kiddies Dental Care|Client Authored, Dental Hygiene, Educational|