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The Australian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry and the Australian Dental Association recommends the first visit should be at 12 months old. The earlier children begin regular dental visits, the better the chance it is to prevent any major problems later.

Smilegroup will discuss the importance of regular cleaning of your infant's teeth, the use of fluoride treatment, and why you should not put your child to bed with a bottle.

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Smilegroup generally recommends that children have check-up visits every six months. This however depends on the dental needs of each individual child.

Just like your child's fast-growing body, children's teeth are also growing and changing at a much faster rate than adults'. Going for a dental visit once every 6 months means that your Paediatric Dentist can keep track of his or her dental development and treat any problems early.

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Preventive dental care is focused on minimising the chances of dental problems wherever possible, at an early age.

Smilegroup provides an effective system of preventive dental care starting from your child's first dental visit. This includes: brushing, flossing, fluoride, oral habits, proper diet, sealants, sports safety, and guiding dental growth and development.

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Some special children are more susceptible to tooth decay, gum disease or oral trauma while some may have bite problems. At Smilegroup, our aim is to detect these problems, determine their cause and treat these problems.

Your Paediatric Dentist is specially trained to provide dental care for children with significant medical conditions or special needs.

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Some children need more support than a gentle caring manner to feel comfortable during dental treatment.

Nitrous oxide or happy gas can help some children feel more relaxed and comfortable. It is a commonly used dental sedative. While receiving happy gas your child will remain completely awake and responsive.

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General anaesthesia provides an effective way of completing dental care while a child is unconscious. Our practice provides dental treatment under general anaesthesia through a hospital day-care facility.

We often find that this is a best solution for some children who require extensive dental treatment or are not able to tolerate treatment comfortable in a normal practice setting.

General anaesthesia is always administered by a specialist anaesthetist, who is highly skilled and trained in this area. This together with our paediatric dental expertise ensures the best possible care for your child.

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The best way is to have them start their own daily brushing routine once they wake up and before they go to bed. We recommend that you:

Let your children watch that you are brushing and flossing regularly.

Let your children choose their own toothbrush & toothpaste flavour.

Read them story books about tooth brushing.

Praise your children as positive reinforcement is very important. We recommend saying to your child: "Your teeth are so clean and sparkly, keep up the good work and keep on brushing."

Baby or primary teeth allow children to speak clearly and chew naturally. They also help guide the eruption of the permanent teeth, so its very important to keep good care of these teeth.

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In children under the age of 4, when their teeth are still straight and not crowded, thumb sucking does not pose a large problem. However, it is important to stop this habit before your child's permanent teeth appear as their new teeth and the contour of their jaw bones may be adversely affected.

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home	At what age should my child first see a Paediatric Dentist? The Australian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry and the Australian Dental Association recommends the first visit should be at 12 months old. The earlier children begin regular dental visits, the better the chance it is to prevent any major problems later. Smilegroup will discuss the importance of regular cleaning of your infant's teeth, the use of fluoride treatment, and why you should not put your child to bed with a bottle. top How often should my child see a Paediatric Dentist? Smilegroup generally recommends that children have check-up visits every six months. This however depends on the dental needs of each individual child. Just like your child's fast-growing body, children's teeth are also growing and changing at a much faster rate than adults'. Going for a dental visit once every 6 months means that your Paediatric Dentist can keep track of his or her dental development and treat any problems early. top What is preventive dental care? Preventive dental care is focused on minimising the chances of dental problems wherever possible, at an early age. Smilegroup provides an effective system of preventive dental care starting from your child's first dental visit. This includes: brushing, flossing, fluoride, oral habits, proper diet, sealants, sports safety, and guiding dental growth and development. top What services are offered for special children? Some special children are more susceptible to tooth decay, gum disease or oral trauma while some may have bite problems. At Smilegroup, our aim is to detect these problems, determine their cause and treat these problems. Your Paediatric Dentist is specially trained to provide dental care for children with significant medical conditions or special needs. top Why is nitrous oxide or happy gas used for some children? Some children need more support than a gentle caring manner to feel comfortable during dental treatment. Nitrous oxide or happy gas can help some children feel more relaxed and comfortable. It is a commonly used dental sedative. While receiving happy gas your child will remain completely awake and responsive. top Why is general anaesthesia used for some children? General anaesthesia provides an effective way of completing dental care while a child is unconscious. Our practice provides dental treatment under general anaesthesia through a hospital day-care facility. We often find that this is a best solution for some children who require extensive dental treatment or are not able to tolerate treatment comfortable in a normal practice setting. General anaesthesia is always administered by a specialist anaesthetist, who is highly skilled and trained in this area. This together with our paediatric dental expertise ensures the best possible care for your child. top How can I get my child to brush? The best way is to have them start their own daily brushing routine once they wake up and before they go to bed. We recommend that you: Let your children watch that you are brushing and flossing regularly. Let your children choose their own toothbrush & toothpaste flavour. Read them story books about tooth brushing. Praise your children as positive reinforcement is very important. We recommend saying to your child: "Your teeth are so clean and sparkly, keep up the good work and keep on brushing." top Are baby teeth important? Baby or primary teeth allow children to speak clearly and chew naturally. They also help guide the eruption of the permanent teeth, so its very important to keep good care of these teeth. top Is thumb sucking bad? In children under the age of 4, when their teeth are still straight and not crowded, thumb sucking does not pose a large problem. However, it is important to stop this habit before your child's permanent teeth appear as their new teeth and the contour of their jaw bones may be adversely affected. to
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