Good dental health is very important for overall robustness and wellbeing. It is crucial that you maintain excellent dental hygiene on a daily basis and visit our dentist Fulham on a regular basis, at least once every 6 months for healthy teeth and gums. To maintain excellent dental hygiene it is essential that you brush your teeth twice a day using a suitable fluoride toothpaste. There are different types of toothpaste available to meet your unique dental needs, and by choosing the correct one for you, you can improve the health of your teeth further. It is important that you floss between your teeth to remove food particles, bacteria and plaque that can hide between the teeth, and in the nooks and crannies of your teeth. You should maintain a healthy, balanced diet, reducing sugar intake, avoiding sweets, chocolates and fizzy drinks as much as possible. It is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, for example avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol intake. This helps maintain healthy teeth and gums and promotes good health and wellbeing.
Children’s teeth
It is important to look after baby teeth as soon as they erupt. This means brushing them twice a day, every day. Up until 7 years old, adults should brush their children’s teeth using a small amount of fluoride toothpaste, after which they can brush their teeth by themselves, but should be supervised. Similar to adults, it is also necessary for children to understand the importance of healthy eating for good dental health and wellbeing.
Another important factor in looking after your children’s teeth is making sure that they visit our dentist Fulham at least once every six months. Our dentist Fulham will carry out a thorough examination of the teeth and gums looking for any signs of cavities or tooth decay. Gum disease is rare in children. However, our dentist will also examine their gums making sure that they are healthy and strong. Here, at Chelsea and Fulham Dentist, we will advise how to promote better dental health and how to maintain the condition of your child’s teeth and gums.
Teeth straightening
When the time is right our dentist may recommend orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic treatment is an excellent way of promoting better dental health. Orthodontic treatment can be used for severely crooked and wonky teeth, it can be used in the treatment of bite disorders or it can be used to improve aesthetic issues of the teeth. By straightening your child’s teeth you will help prevent tooth decay and gum disease in the future. Teeth straightening creates a beautiful smile which promotes self-confidence and self-esteem, encouraging your child to smile happily and confidently into adulthood and enjoying the positive impact for the rest of their lives.
Dental phobia
Visiting the dentist on a regular basis helps prevent dental phobia as an adult. This is very important as a significant percentage of adults suffer from dental phobia. Dental phobia is a major factor in a range of dental health complications. The more often you and your family visit the dentist the less chance there is of developing dental phobia, helping you to enjoy healthy teeth and gums. If your child is accustomed to visiting the dentist from a young age, then it is likely that they will carry on doing so as an adult, again helping them to enjoy healthy teeth and gums and a beautiful smile for the rest of their lives.
