Here at Applebay Family Dental we love being able to help children care for their oral health. We know the importance of caring for your smile and enjoy the opportunity to help.
It is best to get a toothbrush with soft bristles that is the right size for your child’s mouth (sizes are normally on the front top of the package). A toothbrush should replace be replaces every 3 or 4 months or if the bristles get bent or worn down.
We recommend you use fluoride toothpaste once your child is able to spit out after brushing. Fluoride helps strengthen your child’s teeth which will prevent cavities. However, if a young child is swallowing a lot of tooth paste it may result in fluorosis.
Step 1: Get a long piece of floss and wrap it around both your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches between your hands. Use your index finger to guide the floss between the teeth.
Sept 2: Put floss between the teeth and wrap it into a “c” shape. It should wrap around the base of the tooth, where the tooth meets the gum.
Step 3: Be sure you floss both sides of each tooth, and do not forget the backs of the last molars. Move to a new part of the floss as you move from tooth to tooth.
It is important to bring your child in for regular dental hygiene and examination visits. We help remove build up that you are unable to reach, show your child where they are missing when brushing, and see if there are cavities starting to form before they get worse. If you would like to schedule an appointment for your child, contact us now.
Fluoride has been proven to prevent decay/cavities. Since it is not added to the water in the Niagara Region we encourage our patients to do the fluoride varnish in the office and to switch to fluoride toothpaste once your child is able to use toothpaste without swallowing. For more information on the importance of fluoride visit niagararegion.ca.
Cavities (tooth decay) can happen as soon as your child gets their first tooth. The term dentist use for children who get cavities under 6 years old is early childhood caries. It is important to know what causes cavities and the best ways to prevent them. This section will also go through what to look for and what happens when your child has a cavity.
Cavities can be caused by any liquid, that is not water, being left in the mouth after feeding (ie. Breast milk, formula, or juice). When food and drinks are left on your child’s teeth the sugars combine with the bacteria in plaque to create an acid that damages the enamel of a tooth. If left sitting on teeth your child has a greater chance of developing tooth decay. Untreated tooth decay can lead to pain and infection.
Though cavities aren’t always visible you can still try to check your child’s teeth. The video bellow shows how to check your child teeth and what to look for. If you notice stained grooves, chalky or brown stains on your child’s teeth it is important to schedule a visit with your dentist.
Once you book your child for an appointment we will assess and create a game plan on how to improve your child oral health. We pride ourselves in being good at caring for children and knowing how to make them feel comfortable in the chair. We do offer nitrous oxide aka laughing gas to help them relax while getting treatment completed. With laughing gas children are still aware and awake. For more information feel free to give us a call and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Nitrous Oxide, more commonly known as Laughing gas, is a mild sedation that can help your child if they are anxious about having dental work completed. To administer the laughing gas we have the child put on a silly colourful nose that will sit on top of their nose. When breathing through their nose they will begin to feel more relaxed. Once the procedure is over the nitrous oxide will wear off fairly quickly.
At your child’s first visit they will get to meet the hygienist and dentist. The dentist will complete a comprehensive exam and go over the following with you:
Here at Applebay Family Dental we love being able to help children care for their oral health. We know the importance of caring for your smile and enjoy the opportunity to help.
It is best to get a toothbrush with soft bristles that is the right size for your child’s mouth (sizes are normally on the front top of the package). A toothbrush should replace be replaces every 3 or 4 months or if the bristles get bent or worn down.
We recommend you use fluoride toothpaste once your child is able to spit out after brushing. Fluoride helps strengthen your child’s teeth which will prevent cavities. However, if a young child is swallowing a lot of tooth paste it may result in fluorosis.
Step 1: Get a long piece of floss and wrap it around both your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches between your hands. Use your index finger to guide the floss between the teeth.
Sept 2: Put floss between the teeth and wrap it into a “c” shape. It should wrap around the base of the tooth, where the tooth meets the gum.
Step 3: Be sure you floss both sides of each tooth, and do not forget the backs of the last molars. Move to a new part of the floss as you move from tooth to tooth.
It is important to bring your child in for regular dental hygiene and examination visits. We help remove build up that you are unable to reach, show your child where they are missing when brushing, and see if there are cavities starting to form before they get worse. If you would like to schedule an appointment for your child, contact us now.
Fluoride has been proven to prevent decay/cavities. Since it is not added to the water in the Niagara Region we encourage our patients to do the fluoride varnish in the office and to switch to fluoride toothpaste once your child is able to use toothpaste without swallowing. For more information on the importance of fluoride visit niagararegion.ca.
Cavities (tooth decay) can happen as soon as your child gets their first tooth. The term dentist use for children who get cavities under 6 years old is early childhood caries. It is important to know what causes cavities and the best ways to prevent them. This section will also go through what to look for and what happens when your child has a cavity.
Cavities can be caused by any liquid, that is not water, being left in the mouth after feeding (ie. Breast milk, formula, or juice). When food and drinks are left on your child’s teeth the sugars combine with the bacteria in plaque to create an acid that damages the enamel of a tooth. If left sitting on teeth your child has a greater chance of developing tooth decay. Untreated tooth decay can lead to pain and infection.
Though cavities aren’t always visible you can still try to check your child’s teeth. The Canadian Government has made this video to help you check their teeth. If you notice stained grooves, chalky or brown stains on your child’s teeth it is important to schedule a visit with your dentist.
Once you book your child for an appointment we will assess and create a game plan on how to improve your child oral health. We pride ourselves in being good at caring for children and knowing how to make them feel comfortable in the chair. We do offer nitrous oxide aka laughing gas to help them relax while getting treatment completed. With laughing gas children are still aware and awake. For more information feel free to give us a call and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Nitrous Oxide, more commonly known as Laughing gas, is a mild sedation that can help your child if they are anxious about having dental work completed. To administer the laughing gas we have the child put on a silly colourful nose that will sit on top of their nose. When breathing through their nose they will begin to feel more relaxed. Once the procedure is over the nitrous oxide will wear off fairly quickly.
At your child’s first visit they will get to meet the hygienist and dentist. The dentist will complete a comprehensive exam and go over the following with you: