In Australia, we know a healthy future depends on healthy children. We demonstrate this value when considering our extremely high childhood immunisation rates. For children one and two years old, the coverage rate is well over 90 per cent, and by the time they're five, nearly 95 per cent of Australian kids are fully vaccinated. That beats the U.S. rates by anywhere from 10 to 20 per cent.
But one health aspect Australians tend to overlook is their child's dental health. While nine in ten are protected from preventable disease, only seven in ten are protected from tooth decay, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. We are dedicated to elevating the issue of childhood oral health with the help of our experienced oral health therapists and team. Here are four reasons to faithfully see your children's dentist in Coffs Harbour.
Reason 1: Baby Teeth Pave the Way for Permanent Teeth
While everyone knows baby teeth eventually fall out, that doesn't make them disposable. Nature designed your child's baby teeth to come out at a specific time, and early tooth loss can lead to challenges you may not appreciate. For example, intact baby teeth are essential because they:
- Hold space for permanent teeth to erupt properly
- Help your child maintain ideal nutrition because they can eat a range of foods
- Promote proper speech development
Reason 2: Establishment of Life-long Positive Regard for Oral Health
Most of us realise it's better to get something right first than do it over. Your child's relationship with their dentist follows this pattern. If you can maintain a positive and trusting connection between treatment and health, your child can avoid the pitfalls that cause people to avoid dental care when they grow older.
Our mission is to provide preventive dental services so your child won't suffer from painful cavities or require procedures that might make them anxious. We prefer healthy relationships over problematic intervention.
Reason 3: Children Grow Fast as Do Their Teeth
Each child is different, and our team appreciates how their needs may evolve as they grow. However, we realize that kids also change rapidly, and the requirements for baby teeth are quite different from wisdom teeth which appear much later in life. Your child will undoubtedly benefit from a dentist who has known their unique smile since they were toddlers.
Reason 4: We Treat Your Family Like Our Family
The Arthur Street Dental team wants you to know we'll treat your family as if they were one of our own. Dr. Ward is a parent with two lovely children, so he understands how to provide effective care firsthand.
Children's Dentist in Coffs Harbour
Your child's dental well-being is as important as their other health care needs, and our team is ready to help your family achieve strong and happy smiles. To learn more, we encourage you to contact our Coffs Harbour dental clinic to set up an appointment today.