Sometimes our body and our efforts don’t always guarantee our oral health

Did you know that your teeth can get infected in such a way that your body cannot heal itself? It is a condition of oral health that we see often at Orchard Dental, but there is a treatment that can help solve this issue without having to lose your tooth.

Nerve treatment…

The aim of this treatment is to remove the tooth infection and clean out the tooth. The benefit of this is that it we can prevent the need for tooth extraction.  The process involves numbing the tooth for comfort and cleaning out the tooth.

You may require a crown after the root canal is completed, to strengthen the tooth.

The earlier a child comes to the dentist the better

Ideally, it is beneficial to bring your child to the dentist after the appearance of their first milk (primary) tooth. This allows a dentist to get a look at the alignment of the child’s jaw and to ensure the developing health of the their teeth and gums.

They also become comfortable with the dentist and get to know the dental surgery as a kind and friendly environment. The last thing a child wants is to be rushed into an unknown place with an emergency and be frightened.

Education is the key…

At Orchard Dental we believe it is imperative that a child is educated about looking after the health of their teeth from an early age.

When you bring your child for a check-up at Orchard Dental we make the experience fun! We even provide music and television during treatment. At the completion of treatment, your child will receive an oral health pack (which includes a themed toothbrush, toothpaste, activity book and crayons) to encourage good oral hygiene at home.

We create a comfortable environment so that children have positive associations with the dentist.

To discover more about our children’s dental services, or to book an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us.