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At Pure Dental Toowoomba, Dr Nicola and our team understand you may have questions about your dental care. We've compiled this helpful guide to address the queries we hear most frequently from our patients.
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Children's Dentistry
At Pure Dental Toowoomba, we strongly recommend fluoride treatments for children as part of their preventive dental care. These treatments provide an extra layer of protection during the crucial years of tooth development.
Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps fortify tooth enamel and prevents decay. While your child may get some fluoride from tap water and toothpaste, professional treatments provide additional benefits:
- Stronger protection against tooth decay
- Enhanced remineralisation of weak spots in the enamel
- Prevention of bacteria growth
- Reduced need for dental work in the future
- Support for developing teeth
Fluoride Treatments Are Simple and Non-Invasive
Dr Nicola typically applies fluoride treatments during routine check-ups. The process is quick and painless and can be done in various child-friendly flavours. It involves applying a fluoride gel to your child's teeth, which only takes a few minutes.
For most children, we recommend fluoride treatments every six months, though some may benefit from more frequent applications, especially if they:
- Have a history of cavities
- Have deep grooves in their teeth
- Practice less-than-ideal oral hygiene
- Have restricted access to fluoridated water
- Are at higher risk of tooth decay
During your child's visit, Dr Nicola will assess their individual needs and discuss the most appropriate fluoride treatment schedule for their oral health. Remember, these treatments, combined with good oral hygiene habits at home, help set the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles.
We recommend that children should attend the dentist as early as possible so they can get used to the environment of a dental practice – this could mean that you can bring them for a ride in the chair as early as 18 months old when you come in for your active maintenance. It is important that children are seen for active maintenance every 6 months to ensure baby teeth are coming through in correct eruption and no cavities are present on them.