The school holidays are in full swing and what better time to organise your child’s next dental check-up. The summer holidays are the ideal time to schedule a routine check-up for your children, with no need to worry about them missing school or having to organise time off work to take them at short notice.

We recommend 6 monthly check-ups for children from a very early age so that they are able to get used to the sights and sounds of the dental surgery and get to know their dentist. During the check-up, the dentist will have a little chat with the child and answer any questions they have and then examine the child’s mouth.

Why are check-ups so important for children?

Check-ups are important for patients of all ages; they enable dentists to keep tabs on the patient’s oral health and address any problems as early as possible. Decay and gum disease, the most common oral diseases, get worse with time and early intervention can help to stop the progression and prevent pain and the need for further treatment.

Tooth decay is very common in children and regular check-ups enable dentist to spot the early signs of cavities and treat decay before the situation gets worse; this prevents children from suffering sensitivity and toothache and reduces the risk of painful abscesses and dental infections.

Orthodontic problems are also fairly common in children and dentists are able to monitor the development of the teeth and the jaw and suggest an appropriate course of action; often, early treatment is preferable because orthodontic problems get worse with time and it is usually best to intervene when children are still fairly young.

If you would like to book a check-up for your child during the summer holidays, contact out friendly reception team today at Dublin18 Dental Care near Ballsbridge.