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Family-Friendly Dentistry

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

318711_blogChildren’s dentistry

Dental care is really important for children and the sooner children are introduced to a dentist, the better. We love having children around and our team is really friendly. Our dentists have experience in caring for little ones and they do their utmost to entertain children, reassure them and answer any questions they have. We know that some kids feel very apprehensive about seeing a dentist and we are able to use different techniques to make sure that children feel comfortable and relaxed.

Regular check-ups are a really effective way of reducing the risk of a child developing gum disease and cavities and they allow dentists to keep tabs on any problems and resolve any issues very early before they start to cause pain and unwanted hassle. As well as routine appointments, we also offer preventative dental treatments to protect the teeth and help keep decay at bay.

Family dentistry

We understand that often, time is a luxury and we offer family appointments to enable you to bring everyone together and save you from having to worry about childcare or finding the time to arrange a number of separate sessions. We aim to promote healthy smiles for all our patients and we recommend six monthly check-ups.

Orthodontics

Orthodontic issues are very common and we tend to spot the signs early on. Often, the best course of action is to intervene when children are still fairly young, at around the age of 12-16 years old, as the results tend to be very pleasing and early treatment prevents children from suffering unnecessarily.

We also offer adult orthodontic treatment and the range of systems is increasing all the time, so we are able to offer discreet, quick and comfortable treatments.

Teaching the Kiddies to Take Care of Their Teeth

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

318711_blogAt City Dental Leeds we are all about encouraging good oral health habits and championing prevention over cure and we are always here to offer advice to help you and your family enjoy beautiful smiles and remain free of oral diseases. If you’re eager to encourage your children to adopt good practices from an early age, here are some tips to teach kids to take good care of their teeth and gums:

Start early

It’s never too early to lay foundations and the sooner you start looking after your child’s teeth, the better. Encourage them to hold a brush as soon as they can and show them how to clean their teeth and work their toothbrush. Set a good example and let them learn by watching you and supervise brushing while they are still young. If teeth cleaning becomes part of a routine early on, children will be used to it and there will be a lower risk of tantrums and fall-outs when you ask them to go and clean their teeth in the mornings and before they go to bed.

Make teeth cleaning fun

Cleaning your teeth is perhaps not the most exciting thing to do, especially when there are toys or television programmes to distract your attention, but there are ways to make brushing your teeth more enjoyable. Try making up games and setting challenges, reward good behaviour and brush together as a family. Many children also like to use brushes and toothpastes that feature their favourite cartoon, literary or film characters.

Educate children

It’s important that children know why it’s essential to clean their teeth every day. If they have an understanding of why they need to clean their teeth, they will be more likely to do it without making a fuss. Teach them about what brushing achieves and what may happen if they don’t clean their teeth. There are some really useful guides, articles and books available to educate kids about oral health and show them how to perfect their brushing technique. Our dentists will also be more than happy to answer questions for children, show them how to brush and talk to them about healthy eating and the importance of brushing at home.

The Importance of Tooth Brushing for Children

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

318711_blogAt City Dental Leeds, healthy smiles are at the heart of everything we do and we are eager to equip our patients, young and old, with the information and treatments they need to enjoy healthy, strong teeth and gums. We pride ourselves on focusing on preventative care and we welcome patients of all ages. With the summer holidays in sight, you may be thinking about booking your child’s dental check-up. Here’s why oral health is so important for youngsters:

Why is tooth brushing so important for children?

Oral health should be a priority for all children, as good oral health during childhood helps to increase the chances of healthy teeth in later life. Losing baby teeth prematurely increases the chances of dental health problems and orthodontic issues. Research shows that dental health complaints can also hold children back at school and affect their confidence and self-esteem.

One of the main problems among children is tooth decay and the number of children receiving treatment in hospital for this preventable illness is increasing year on year. As dentists, we are desperate for our younger patients to avoid suffering and pain and to enjoy confidence when they smile. We actively encourage good oral hygiene practices at home and regular dental visits from an early age. We are always on hand to offer advice and provide information about subjects related to oral health issues, including healthy eating and sugar consumption, brushing techniques and which oral hygiene products to buy for children.

Preventing oral health problems in young children

There are 3 key steps to good oral health and these include:

  • good oral hygiene: brushing twice a day for at least two minutes each time
  • regular dental check-ups: ideally, children should see a dentist every six months from the age of 12-24 months
  • a healthy diet: sugar consumption is a real problem for today’s children. We advise parents to keep an eye o their child’s daily sugar intake and take steps to reduce the amount of sugar they consume

If you have any questions or concerns about children’s oral health or you would like advice about preventing dental disease in children, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Looking After Your Kids’ Teeth This Summer

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015

398467_blogThe summer holidays are fast approaching and what better time to book your child’s dental check-up. If your child is due a check-up or you’re looking for ways to boost their oral health and ensure you keep decay firmly at bay, we are here to help. Here are some simple tips to help you look after your child’s oral health this summer:

Brushing up on oral hygiene at home

Brushing is so important because it helps to clear away harmful bacteria and bits of leftover food, which can combine with saliva to form plaque if left in the mouth. Plaque is the leading cause of decay and regular brushing can dramatically reduce the risk of cavities. Ideally, children should be encouraged to brush twice a day from a very early age.

We know that brushing can be a bit of a battle for many parents and we recommend using children’s oral hygiene products, such as flavoured fluoride toothpaste and brightly coloured brushes, making up games based on brushing and brushing together as a family. If you are one of the many parents that struggle to make their children brush for long enough, why not challenge your child to brush along to their favourite song from start to finish?

Making healthy food choices

Summer holidays are synonymous with sweet treats, barbeques and holidays abroad and it’s a great opportunity to enjoy delicious food and a relaxing time together as a family. However, we encourage you to spare a thought for your child’s teeth. Try to promote healthy eating, get kids involved with making healthy snacks and dishes and make sure that sweet foods such as cakes, sweets and biscuits are treats, rather than staples. Be wary of products that are marketed as healthy alternatives to fizzy pop, such as juices and smoothies, as these sometimes contain as much sugar as fizzy drinks. Encourage children to drink plenty of water and milk, which is a good source of calcium.

Dental visits

The summer holidays are an ideal time to get routine dental checks in without children having to miss valuable classroom time, so why not call us today and book your child’s check-up? We are happy to offer family appointments as well as individual check-ups. Just ask our friendly reception team for more information.

 

Keep the Kids’ Teeth Healthy During the Spring Months

Thursday, April 9th, 2015

221838_blogSpring is here and the Easter holidays have arrived, which is great news for kids, but maybe not such good news for their teeth and gums. Easter is synonymous with chocolate eggs and sweet treats, so here are some simple tips to look after children’s teeth this spring and enable them to enjoy the fun of the holidays without any dental pain:

Book a dental check-up: if your child is due to see their dentist for a check-up, the holidays are the perfect time to get an appointment booked. Check-ups only take a few minutes, but they can really help to reduce the risk of dental decay and gum disease. We strongly advise parents to keep up to date with check-ups and arrange six-monthly appointments.

Limit treats: it can be tricky to limit treats at Easter time, but try not to go too crazy when shopping for eggs and avoid letting kids eat sweets and chocolate all through the day. Limit your child’s sugar intake in line with daily intake recommendations and try to find healthy yet tasty alternatives. There are some great ideas and recipes online. Getting kinds involved in baking, cooking and preparing food will make them more interested in eating it, so try to get them to help you out with healthy cooking in the kitchen.

Supervise brushing: good habits can slip in the holidays, so make sure you supervise brushing for younger children and encourage them to brush twice a day for 2 minutes each time. If your child regularly sharks the recommended time limit, set a timer or put a song on for them to brush along to.

To book a dental check, simply call our friendly receptionists. We can also offer family appointments.

Handling your Kid’s teeth in Leeds

Sunday, January 13th, 2013

By the time your kids have left the nest, you will have probably had enough and a little fed up with having to looking after them (until they walk out the door- of course you’ll miss them!). But you can at least rest easy that you have given them the best start in life by bringing them up healthy, and that goes for their oral health too, because you would have seen them go through some radical changes over the years. The moment you brought them into the world in Leeds, their teeth were always going to be something to keep on top of. The first hurdle would have been to nurse them through teething. After that, it would have been secondary teeth, by which time you’d have found them a good dentist and taught them how to brush their teeth properly. Then just when you thought you could relax, they might well have required some orthodontic treatment to get their teeth straightened. And who knows, maybe you didn’t have the heart to get rid of them until you were sure they got through the wisdom teeth period as well. All this requires dedication to your children, planning and money, so you must have loved them, and they you, otherwise, they wouldn’t have flowered into beautiful adults and still keep coming round for Sunday dinner!

The Children’s Teeth of Leeds

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

Children in Leeds are not the easiest people to look after and can be very high maintenance, but if you are intent on having them, then you must be prepared to look after them and care for them, especially their health, and somewhere in this equation, you will have to care for their teeth too. Now as you should know, seeing as you have been through it yourself, this is a very difficult era in a child’s life and their teeth go through many changes, but if you have some good dental insurance to cover the costs, a paediatrician in the early years and a good family dentist to get them through to adulthood, you shouldn’t have any problems. From the moment they start teething, get their second teeth, maybe have to wear a brace and even, if you haven’t kicked them out by then, watch as their wisdom teeth come through, you are going to have to be alert to their dental needs. You have to teach them how to brush their teeth properly, try to keep them off the sweets as much as you can and give them a healthy and balanced diet in order that you make their teeth strong and healthy. All of these things will help limit the amount of tooth decay a child will suffer from in the early years and though they may never thank you later on, your commitment will help you to sleep easy in the knowledge that you did your best.