Children's
Dentist
in Ellenbrook
As parents, we want our children to have the best oral health possible.
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What is a Children's Dentist?
It can be hard to know what’s normal and what isn’t when it comes to kids’ dental care. A children’s dentist is a key partner in keeping your child’s teeth healthy for life.
The team at Ellen Stirling Dental is here to help. Our children’s dentists provide oral health care to children in all stages of development. As we see your children periodically, we can identify problems such as decayed teeth, tooth grinding, enlarged tonsils or bleeding gums and make arrangements to address these problems before they become more serious conditions.
Benefits of Visiting a
Children's Dentist
Tooth decay and periodontal disease are two issues that can arise as a result of poor oral care. That is why your child needs to have a regular dental checkup. Regular dental checkups can help children in a variety of ways:
- Having healthy primary (baby) teeth helps in developing healthy adult teeth and jaws. Healthy teeth mean your child will have the ability to eat all the different food they need for nutrition and growth.
- Primary or milk teeth are also crucial for maintaining the right amount of space for the adult teeth to come through. If the primary teeth are lost too early, it may close the space needed for the adult teeth and result in crooked and crowded teeth and even irregular jaw development, which could have been prevented.
- Maintaining healthy primary teeth also teaches your children healthy habits such as eating the right foods and proper daily cleaning routines. These are valuable life skills that will help your children keep their teeth in tip-top shape for the rest of their lives.
Why Choose
Ellen Stirling Dental
as Your Children’s Ellenbrook Dentist
We know that choosing the right dental practice can be difficult. At Ellen Stirling Dental, we pride ourselves on our friendly and professional service. Our entire team is committed to providing your child with an exceptional and fun experience every time they visit us at our state-of-the-art facility. We believe that by visiting regularly and establishing positive relationships with all members of our dental team, we can ensure your child has a happy smile throughout their life.
In addition, we proudly participate in the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule, which helps ease the cost of dental care treatments for your little ones. Eligible children can claim up to \$1000 for dental care treatments every two years. If you’re looking for a child-friendly practice in Ellenbrook, look no further than Ellen Stirling Dental!
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FAQ'S About Children's Dentistry
What are the treatments done by a children's dentist?
We provide a full range of high-quality services to children, including dental cleans, restorations (fillings), tooth extractions, orthodontic options, and ongoing maintenance.
Why is oral health important for children?
One of the most frequent chronic dental disorders in children is cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay). Untreated cavities can cause discomfort and infection, making eating, speaking, playing, and learning difficult. Children with poor oral health are more likely to miss school and obtain lower marks than those who do not.
Oral health should be prioritised, starting with the first baby tooth that emerges in your baby’s mouth. Even though baby teeth will fall out in a few years, they create space for your child’s permanent teeth, and your child’s mouth must be healthy when those permanent teeth arrive. Even infant teeth can decay and develop various issues if not properly cared for, like painful teeth and gums, difficulty in eating and sleeping, embarrassment when speaking and smiling, and gum disease and inflammation.
Other potential problems include mouth ulcers, gum disease, tooth grinding, misaligned teeth, chipped or cracked teeth, and broken or knocked-out teeth.
How to know if my child needs braces?
It is recommended that children see an orthodontist by the age of seven, when their adult teeth begin to emerge. Any alignment difficulties should be visible at this point, and the orthodontist can arrange future treatment–even if it won’t start for another few years. Early detection of the need for braces allows your child to receive the most effective orthodontic treatment. Some signs to look for include:
- Difficulty chewing or biting
- Early or late loss of baby teeth
- Open bite (upper and lower teeth that don’t make contact when the mouth is closed)
- Thumb sucking or using pacifiers past six years old
- Crooked teeth
- Crowding
- Biting their cheeks
When should my child’s first dental visit be?
Your child’s first dental visit should occur within six months of the first tooth eruption or about one year of age. We recommend scheduling dental appointments every six months for children and teenagers. Depending on the state of your child’s dental health, the dentist will recommend how often they should visit.