{"id":115,"date":"2015-10-23T11:50:54","date_gmt":"2015-10-23T10:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2022-03-09T12:10:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T12:10:21","slug":"the-importance-of-preventative-dentistry-to-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/the-importance-of-preventative-dentistry-to-children\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Preventative Dentistry To Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

Preventative dentistry<\/a> is the most valuable service we can give your children. The techniques and procedures involved aim to reduce risks of dental diseases and other oral health problems, setting a good foundation for development.<\/p>\n

\"preventative<\/a>Preventative dental care includes proper nutrition and dietary habits, fluoride and sealant application, proper dental hygiene, oral health education, guidance of erupting teeth and more.<\/p>\n

Preventative dentistry<\/a> for children, in addition to regular visits to the dentist, requires parents to take an active role in the daily home oral care.<\/p>\n

Why is preventative dentistry crucial for children?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preventative dentistry<\/a> is a less extensive \u2014 and less expensive \u2014 management of your child\u2019s dental health. In general, children with a healthy mouth have better health. A healthy mouth is also better-looking, giving children confidence in their appearance.<\/p>\n

Dental problems can interfere with eating and sufficient dietary intake, speech, self-esteem and day-to-day activities. Severe decay can also have an incapacitating effect on growth and development. Dental pain may result in poor concentration in school, affecting performance and confidence.<\/p>\n

When should preventative dentistry start?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daily cleaning should start as soon as the first tooth erupts, at which time you should consult a dentist. Early dental visits with our dentists in Wigan<\/a> set a good foundation for a lifetime of good oral health, increasing the likelihood of a disease-free and a cavity-free smile.<\/p>\n

How should parents participate? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents should also have an active involvement in preserving their children\u2019s oral health. After a thorough oral assessment of your child\u2019s risk for developing decay, the dentist will design a personalised home care programme. From this guideline, you will find brushing and flossing instructions, diet counselling and fluoride recommendations.<\/p>\n

Allowing your child to receive treatment at an early age also allows the dentist to spot early signs of under bites, cross bites or overbites. Like most things, prevention of dental problems is always better than cure. The sooner we treat it, the quicker it can be resolved.<\/p>\n

Contact Parbold Dental Practice<\/a>\u00a0in Wigan today so we can set an appointment with your child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Preventative dentistry is the most valuable service we can give your children. The techniques and procedures involved aim to reduce risks of dental diseases and other oral health problems, setting a good foundation for development. Preventative dental care includes proper nutrition and dietary habits, fluoride and sealant application, proper dental hygiene, oral health education, guidance … Continue reading The Importance of Preventative Dentistry To Children<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":116,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-preventive-dentistry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":133,"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions\/133"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parbolddental.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}