Should my child have braces? The question of braces for children is a common one we encounter at SHDC. The number of children having orthodontic treatment in Australia is growing by the year. It can be tricky for parents to decide whether their children ought to. Our dentists at SHDC can help with the planning….
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Dental trauma in children Most parents have experienced at some time or another, the stress of seeing their child knock their teeth and either fracture or loosen them. Dental trauma in children can be stressful for the child and the parents. It is important to ascertain the extent of the trauma soon after the incident,…
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My Child has Chalky Teeth – What do I do? A common concern we see our young patients present with, is chalky teeth. Parents will often bring their children for a visit with us and express concern about opaque white patches on the child’s teeth, or sensitivity from such patches. Most of the time, the…
Read More Have you read our article Tooth decay in children? It identifies the main reasons for kids tooth decay and the signs to look out for. Continuing this topic, we show you how to reduce your child’s risk of tooth decay.
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Sugar is the number one preventable reason for tooth decay in children and other dental problems. A diet that contains a lot of sugar is the main factor contributing to tooth decay in kids but find out what you can do about it.
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Kids first dentist visit Adelaide: No cries and no clinging. A parent’s guide on how to have a happy trip to the dentist for little first-timers, thanks to our family-friendly Blackwood dentists
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