Dentist for Kids Cambridge

Yes. Sugar-free gum is actually helpful because it helps stimulate a constant salivary flow, which naturally cleans teeth. Just make sure it is sugar-free!

The main cause of tooth decay is not the amount of sugar in the diet, but how often it is eaten or drunk. The more often your child has sugary foods or drinks, the more likely they are to have decay.

It is therefore important to keep sugary foods to mealtimes only.

If you want to give your child a snack, try to stick to cheese, vegetables and fruit, but not dried fruit.

It is also worth remembering that some processed baby foods contain quite a lot of sugar. Try checking the list of ingredients: the higher up the list sugar is, the more there is in the product.

Thorough brushing twice a day, particularly last thing at night, will help to prevent tooth decay.

It is recommended that children should go to the dentist with their parents as soon as possible.

You should then take them regularly, on average once every 6 months. This will let them get used to the noises, smells and surroundings and prepare them for future visits. The earlier these visits begin, the more relaxed the children will be.

Cleaning your child’s teeth should be part of their daily hygiene routine.

· You may find it easier to stand or sit behind your child, cradling their chin in your hand so you can reach their top and bottom teeth more easily.
· When the first teeth start to come through, try using a children’s toothbrush with a small smear of toothpaste.
· It is important to supervise your child’s brushing until they are at least seven.
· Once all the teeth have come through, use a small-headed soft toothbrush in small circular movements and try to concentrate on one section at a time.
· Don’t forget to brush gently behind the teeth and onto the gums.

If possible make tooth brushing a routine preferably in the morning, and the last thing before your child goes to bed.

Remember to encourage your child, as praise will often get results!

Toothache is painful and upsetting, especially in children, and the main cause is still tooth decay. This is due to too much sugar, too often, in the diet.

Teething is another problem that starts at around 6 months and can continue as all the adult teeth start to come through.

If your child needs pain relief, make sure you choose a sugar-free medicine and also remember to check with the doctor or pharmacist that you are being prescribed sugar-free medicines at all times.

If the pain continues then contact your dentist for an appointment.

Yes. Alongside Cambridge Dental Hub, we also provide high-quality dental care at our sister practices:

• Milton Keynes Dental Hub

• Peterborough Dental Hub

• Wycombe Dental Hub

• Northampton Dental Hub