Why visiting the dentist is so important for children and teenagers

At Aura Dental in North London we believe children should visit the dentist from an early age. Regular visits to a dental practice help to maximise the chances of your child maintaining good oral health habits for life, as well as enabling us to spot any problems early so that they can be treated promptly and, in most cases, with minimal intervention.

Teenagers also require special dental care to ensure that they maintain good health and habits as they mature. The teenage years are often when orthodontic treatment is carried out, which sometimes clashes with a time at which young people start to feel increasingly self-conscious and anxious about their appearance. At our North London dental practice we offer a number of discreet orthodontic treatments that are invisible or nigh-invisible to the untrained eye. In some cases these will be the best option for teenagers.

When your child should start to visit the dentist

At Aura Dental in North London we recommend bringing your children in to see the dentist as soon as their first teeth start to appear, which is on average at the age of 12 months. Of course, some babies are born with teeth, and your dentist will be happy to advise you on how to care for a very young baby’s teeth.

By bringing your child to our North London dental practice from an early age, you will help them to see the dentist as a friendly face, which can help to prevent dental fear and phobia in later life. It also means that we can carry out a range of preventative treatments to stop common problems before they start. If we do find any treatment is required, the earlier it is carried out the better, as it is likely to be less stressful for both you and your child.

At our North London dental clinic your child’s dentist will offer fissure sealants and fluoride varnish, which are preventative treatments designed to strengthen and protect the teeth. We can also spot any potential orthodontic problems (such as issues with the bite) early, which makes treatment easier.