Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
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A parent's guide to making dental visits fun and maintaining your child's healthy smile through positive dental experiences.
Help your child feel comfortable and excited about dental visits with these positive approaches.
Help create a positive dental experience by avoiding these common mistakes.
Guide to tooth-friendly snacks that your child will love.
These healthy snacks help maintain strong teeth and gums.
These snacks can harm teeth and promote decay.
Make mealtimes healthy and fun for your child.
Help your child avoid these eating habits.
Tooth-friendly party and celebration treats.
Party foods to limit or avoid.
| Care Aspect | Details | Frequency | Tools/Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Oral Care | Supervise brushing twice daily, use age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste, make brushing fun with songs or apps, and help with flossing until age 8. | Daily | Child's toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, floss picks, timer apps |
| Preventive Care | Regular dental check-ups, fluoride treatments, dental sealants for molars, and monitoring tooth development. | Every 6 months | Dental visits, fluoride treatments, sealants |
| Healthy Habits | Establish good eating routines, limit sugary snacks and drinks, encourage water after meals, and use mouthguards for sports. | Ongoing | Water bottle, healthy snacks, sports mouthguard |
| Monitoring | Watch for signs of decay, check loose baby teeth, monitor bite development, and address thumb-sucking habits. | As needed | Mirror, tooth tracking chart, reward stickers |
| Product | Brands | What it Takes Care of | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids' Electric Toothbrush | Oral-B Kids, Philips Sonicare Kids | Fun brushing experience | Timer features, fun characters, and music make brushing engaging. |
| Children's Toothpaste | Colgate Kids, Oral-B Stages | Age-appropriate cleaning | Fun flavors, safe fluoride levels, and child-friendly packaging. |
| Kids' Floss Picks | DenTek Kids, GUM Crayola | Easy flossing | Colorful designs, easy grip handles for small hands. |
| Children's Mouthwash | ACT Kids, Listerine Smart Rinse | Cavity protection | Alcohol-free, fluoride rinse with kid-friendly flavors. |
| Tooth Brushing Timer | Brush DJ, Pokemon Smile | Brushing duration | Fun apps and timers to ensure proper brushing time. |
| Reward Charts | Dental Reward Stars | Motivation | Track and reward good dental hygiene habits. |
| Toothbrush Holders | Brusheez, Flipper | Storage and hygiene | Fun character designs that keep brushes clean and organized. |
| Dental Education Books | Usborne, DK Kids | Learning and understanding | Age-appropriate books about teeth and dental care. |
| Tooth Fairy Kit | Pearhead, Baby Tooth Album | Special moments | Makes losing teeth a positive, memorable experience. |
| Teething Relief | Nuby, Sophie la Girafe | Teething comfort | Safe teething toys and gels for babies. |
| Kids' Dental Mirror | REXBETI, Dr. Fresh | Self-checking | Child-safe mirrors for checking teeth and learning. |
| Plaque Disclosing Tablets | Butler GUM, Plaque HD | Visual learning | Shows children where they need to brush better. |
The first dental visit should be scheduled by your child's first birthday or within 6 months of their first tooth appearing. Early visits help establish good dental habits and allow the dentist to monitor tooth development. These visits also help your child become comfortable with dental care.
Make brushing fun by using songs, timer apps, or rewards. Supervise brushing until age 8, ensuring they brush for two minutes twice daily. Use age-appropriate toothpaste amounts (rice-grain size for under 3, pea-size for older) and teach proper technique by demonstrating in front of them.
Baby teeth typically start falling out around age 6. Reassure your child this is normal and exciting. Don't force loose teeth out - let them fall naturally. Encourage gentle wiggling and maintain good oral hygiene. The Tooth Fairy can make this milestone fun and positive.
Prevent decay through regular brushing and flossing, limiting sugary snacks and drinks, and scheduling regular dental check-ups. Consider dental sealants for molars, use fluoride toothpaste appropriately, and encourage drinking water after meals to wash away food particles.
For knocked-out permanent teeth, keep the tooth moist and see a dentist immediately. For toothaches, rinse with warm water and use dental floss to remove any food. For chips or cracks, save any pieces and contact your dentist. Always have an emergency dental contact number handy.
Start using fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth appears. Use a rice-grain sized amount for children under 3, and a pea-sized amount for children 3-6 years old. Teach them to spit out toothpaste and not swallow it. Choose child-friendly flavors to make brushing more enjoyable.
Choose a Paediatric dentist experienced with children, read books about dental visits, play dentist at home, and use positive language. Avoid using the dentist as a threat or sharing negative experiences. Schedule morning appointments when children are fresh and well-rested.
Most children naturally stop thumb-sucking between ages 2-4. If it continues past age 4, it may affect tooth alignment and jaw development. Work with your dentist on positive strategies to stop the habit. For pacifiers, begin weaning around age 2 to prevent dental issues.
