It’s never too early to show your children how to take good care of their teeth and gums. Visiting the dentist for regular check-ups and cleaning is as important for children as it is for adults, yet sometimes children can get very stressed about dental visits.
Our commitment
Here at Harley Street Dental Clinic in W1 we believe in preventative dental care and encourage our patients to bring their children to the dentist from an early age. Our friendly team of dental professionals knows how to take good care of our little patients’ teeth. Our dental practice has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will help your children to relax before and during their regular check-ups.
An important characteristic of dental care aimed at children is teaching them how to take good care of their teeth and gums on a daily basis. In our W1 dental clinic, preventative dentistry is one of the main aspects of paediatric dentistry. Our experience has taught us that implanting good and proper oral healthcare practices in younger patients will help them keep their teeth and gums healthier for longer and help them develop even better oral healthcare habits as they grow up.
Our W1 dental clinic provides a series of preventative oral treatments for children:
Fluoride applications
Fluoride applications on children’s teeth are entirely safe and effective and can prevent decay. The dentist will apply a thin coat of fluoride on the surface of your child’s teeth, making them resistant to decay and plaque bacteria. Although fluoride can be found in small concentrations in toothpaste and drinking water, it is hardly sufficient for preventing decay without extra application by the dentist.
Fissure sealants
Fissure sealants are invisible plastic coatings which are fixed onto the grooves of children’s molar teeth. The sealants form a protective layer that prevents food and plaque bacteria from getting stuck in the tiny furrows of the teeth, thus preventing decay.
Establishing good oral health habits in young children is not only valuable to the health of their teeth and gums, but also to their overall health. If you are ready to schedule your child’s next dental appointment, call Harley Street Dental Clinic today.