Looking after a child's gums and teeth is important from the first days of life. Neglecting them can have serious consequences....
Category: Paediatric dentistry
Treatment of deciduous teeth - does it make sense?
Pain, sleep and speech problems, plus malocclusion and crooked teeth in the future. These are among the many consequences of ...
Braces for children - when is it worth thinking about and how much does it cost?
Braces for children have long ceased to be their biggest nightmare. It is invariably crooked teeth, more than 26% adults don't...
Teething - how to deal with it?
Teething is a stage that many parents fear. The baby cries, drools, is irritable and feverish. Mothers and fathers need to...
Frenectomy in the UK - indications and course of the procedure
You may only associate a procedure like frenectomy in the UK with children. This is not true - a frenotomy...
Crooked teeth in children - causes, prevention and treatment
Crooked teeth in children are a problem both aesthetically and in terms of health. They can cause poor self-esteem and a reluctance to smile....
Child caries - causes, symptoms and treatment
Caries is no joke. Especially when it appears at a young age. Unfortunately, some parents still underestimate the problem. This...
Extraction of a deciduous tooth when it is necessary
Baby teeth usually fall out on their own. This is caused by permanent teeth, which weaken their roots and lead to a natural loosening. However, there are times ...
10 ways to encourage your child to brush their teeth
According to the World Health Organisation, more than 530 million children worldwide suffer from deciduous tooth decay. The main cause is...
Your child's first visit to the dentist in the UK
More than 60% three-year-olds have never been to the dentist. Although this statistic improves with age, the most common reason for a first visit is...