Maycroft Dental Practice
Children's Dentistry
A dedicated and professional team providing gentle care and a nurturing environment for children.
Professional & Gentle Care.
Our Dentists are caring and friendly, we are also trained in various distraction techniques, commonly use tell-show-do, and explain the whole process.
Your Child will be kept well informed of the procedure, and if they wish us to stop at any given time for whatever reason, we will.
Let’s face it, none of us really love going to the dentist – especially our children. But proper dental care is critical to your child’s overall health and well-being. Here at Maycroft Dental Practice we offer a relaxing environment when it comes to Childrens Dentistry.
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Safe & Nurturing
A safe and encouraging environment for your Children.
Because going to the dentist can be scary for some children, we’ve worked to make it a fun, safe, calming experience. When your visit is over there will be smiles all around—including you!
Your Child is included in all discussions, so we know that they want to co-operate. This helps prevent future anxiety and phobias. We also encourage parents to use similar techniques as us, and use the ‘right’ words to help us in this process.
Experts in Child Dental Care
Ensuring your child's safety and wellbeing.
The problems affecting children’s dental health are severe. Dental care is the single greatest unmet need for health services among children.
Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease, affecting nearly 60 percent of children. For some it’s getting worse—between 1994 and 2004 it increased by 15 percent among kids aged two to five.
By having routine check-ups at Maycroft Dental Practice, from an early age, it can help to eliminate the fear of the Dentist and establish a good dental routine they can follow throughout their lives.
Your child’s early dental experiences form their life approach to dental hygiene and care.
From around 2 years of age we recommend that you bring your child in for a visit. They will get to have a ride in the dental chair and find out more about their teeth. Our team of friendly staff will make your child feel right at home and help them to understand the importance of caring for their teeth.
- Children's teeth need to looked after gently and carefully
When to start brushing?
You should start brushing when the first tooth begins to show. Baby teeth usually appear at around six months, and all baby teeth should be visible by two years of age. Your child’s first adult teeth appear behind the baby teeth at about six, and the first baby teeth will start to fall around the same time.
Which brush should my child use?
Use a soft-bristled children’s brush with a pea-sized smear of toothpaste and brush gently but thoroughly, ensuring all teeth are covered. Under 6’s should use a ‘smear’ of toothpaste, above 6’s, a small pea-sized amount. Your child should brush their own teeth, but brush again after they’ve finished to make sure the back teeth are cleaned. A good tip is to cradle your child’s head and brush their teeth from behind – it may help you to reach the top and bottom rows.
How can I encourage my child to brush their teeth?
To help your child enjoy brushing their teeth, why not turn on their favourite song. If they start brushing from the very beginning of the song to the end, it will help make the time go much faster and they will get their 2 minutes of brushing done in no time!
Young children learn best by imitation. Brushing together can help make brushing a fun part of your child’s daily routine. Parents will need to help until they feel confident that their child can reach all the tricky spots and brush with confidence.
How can I look after my child's teeth?
Healthy eating habits are beneficial to your child’s overall well-being. Encourage your child to eat healthy snacks and discuss their food choices with them.
- Find us
We’re easy to find as we’re perfectly and centrally located in the heart of Moreton, Wirral.
- 172 Hoylake Rd, Moreton, Wirral CH46 8TQ
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