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.