jessica.smith asked 2 years ago
I am curious as to what preventive measures should take from the start for their kids dental health
Dr Sheila Chauhan Staff answered 2 years ago
Kids develop the primary teeth from 6month to 2.5 years. During this time teaching to brush their teeth with kids friendly toothpaste and be aware of sugary food intake.
Parents to brush the teeth and gradually teach the toddlers.
From age 6 years the permanent teeth will start to establish and primary teeth will be lost over the next 6-8 years
The fun of expecting of the the tooth fairy to visit as the baby teeth are lost.
But for the parents it is important to visit the dentist 6 monthly for check up to receive education to prevent dental caries but also to see the orthodontist to assess the developing dentition from the age of 7 years to detect early signs of crowding, abnormal bite and any unusual pathology.
Specialist in Orthodontics
BDS(Lond); FDS RCS(Eng.); M Med Sci. M.Orth RCS(Eng.)
Specialist in Orthodontics GDC no. 66389
Dr Chauhan has over 20 years experience as an Orthodontist.
She graduated as a Dentist from Kings College, London in 1991 and gained her Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Masters in Orthodontics in 1998.