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Dos and Don’ts for Your Children’s Teeth This Autumn

Thursday, October 1st, 2015

318711_blogAutumn is a time beloved by kids, with celebrations such as Halloween and Christmas around the corner and plenty of presents and treats to be had as the nights start to draw in.

But while it is a fun and exciting time for children, it can also be a time when their oral health is put at risk.

The array of sweet foods that become very popular during Halloween and Christmas can add more sugar to the system and this has the potential to really damage teeth!

To help avoid any serious damage to your children’s oral health during the autumn months, here is a list of do’s and don’ts.

  • DO take additional care to ensure they maintain their oral health routine. Brushing at least twice a day is important all year round, especially if they’ve been eating sweet treats, so make sure your kids stick to it.
  • DON’T bring home snacks. While it may seem obvious, if there aren’t sugar snacks in the house then none can be eaten. The occasional snack around the festive period is okay, but don’t allow your kids or yourself to overindulge.
  • DO find replacement snacks. Oral health is becoming ever a central theme of public attention and as such there are now many snacks being sold with lower sugar content. The best type of snack would be fruit or vegetables with low acidic levels, but as every parent knows, it can be hard getting kids to eat these during meals, let alone as a replacement for sweets.
  • DO get dental check-ups. Before and after the Halloween or Christmas it is a good time to book check-ups, allowing any serious damage done to be fixed before it gets any worse.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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Getting involved with your Children’s Teeth in Central Leeds

Thursday, December 5th, 2013

318711_blogChildren’s teeth will always be complex to look after as they will go through many changes as they grow, which means as a parent, you will need to be ready for every eventuality as these things happen. You don’t have to do it alone though and by enlisting a good dentist in central Leeds, it will ease many of your worries as your children grow up. From the moment a child teethes, their teeth will be under the threat of decay, so it is down to you to keep them clean and free of bacteria; diet is vital here too in order to keep the teeth strong. The next major ‘crisis’ will be when the adult teeth come through and again, your child will be vulnerable to infection and decay, so you will need to be prepared. You can have your kids fitted with dental sealants once these teeth are through and this will eliminate the problem of tooth decay in the foreseeable future. The last possible problem that may crop-up as children go through their teens is orthodontic treatments and the fitting of braces/aligners. All of this costs money as well, so you will be advised to set up insurance or payment plans in order to spread the costs for all of these things that your kids will go through.

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