children’s check-ups

Check-ups For Adults And Children At Dublin18 Dental Care In Deansgrange

At Dublin18 Dental Care near Deansgrange we aim to make sure our patients have healthy, as well as beautiful, smiles and we offer a full range of general dental services to help achieve this goal. We provide treatment for patients of all ages and we encourage all our clients to have a routine check-up every 6 months.

What happens during a check-up?

Check-ups are quick and painless, but they are hugely important. When you for a dental check, your dentist will have a thorough look around your mouth and check the health of your teeth and gums. They will note down any changes that have occurred since your last check and make sure there are no signs of problems, such as gum disease and dental decay. If you have symptoms of gum disease or a cavity, your dentist may arrange an appointment so that you can have further treatment, such as a filling.

After your dental check, your dentist may also have a quick chat with you about oral hygiene or your diet and if you have any questions, they will be happy to answer them.

General dentistry at Dublin18 Dental Care

We offer a full range of general dental treatments to prevent, treat and manage oral health conditions; our treatments include routine dental checks, dental hygiene services, preventative dental treatment, fillings, root canal treatment and tooth extraction.

Children’s check-ups

We love welcoming young patients to the practice and our dentists have many years of experience in caring for children’s teeth. We understand that some children feel scared when they go to the dentist and we do all we can to help them feel relaxed and make their time with us as enjoyable as possible.

We recommend bringing children for regular check-ups from the age of 12 months old; this enables us to keep an eye on the child’s tooth development and oral health, a well as giving them the opportunity to get used to going to the dentist and having dental treatment.

Back To School Check Ups And Teeth Cleaning For Children At Dublin18 Dental Care Near Glenageary

You may think that your baby’s or small child’s teeth are dispensable, with a new set ready to pop into place as soon as the milk teeth are lost. However, it would be unwise to underestimate the importance of your child’s baby teeth, which can be the failure or success of their adult smile.

Why are baby teeth so important?

Baby teeth are the guideline from which your adult teeth grow. If a baby’s tooth is allowed to decay and thus is in need of removal before the tooth below is ready to grow, then the new adult tooth is apt to come through crooked. Not only that, whatever decay the milk tooth suffers it is likely that the adult tooth will also be affected. This is why regular dental check ups are so important for children and why we offer check ups and cleaning for only €60 for those under the age of 16.

What we look for during children’s dental check-ups

Depending on the age of your child we look out for a range of different problems and symptoms when checking children’s teeth. In young babies we look out for any decay or gum disease and will advise you accordingly as to the best care for your baby’s mouth. If your child has all of their teeth and is heading towards their teenage years then we will look at the placement and function of the teeth and assess whether your child is in need of orthodontic treatment.

Straight teeth not only look more attractive but also are a great deal easier to clean; meaning dental plaque and bacteria is unable to find as many hiding places from which to cause trouble. Thankfully, there is an excellent range of discreet orthodontics now available, meaning your teen needn’t suffer any embarrassment when wearing their braces. To arrange for your child’s dental check-up please get in touch with the team at Dublin18 Dental Care near Glenageary.

Back To School Check-Ups For Children Near Ballsbridge

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.