Remember to check whether you’re eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). The CDBS subsidises up to $1,000 worth of dental treatment for eligible children aged 2 to 17 over a two-calendar year period. Contact your nearest Maven Dental practice to find out more.
Now kids are sometimes a little rough and tend to go into things at a hundred miles an hour so dental trauma is a real possibility at this stage of life. Taking measures to avoid trauma is always a great idea.
If they are playing contact sports, ensure they have properly fitted mouthguards. Having a custom-made mouthguard from your dentist is recommended. A custom-made mouthguard will not only be more comfortable it will be more effective if there is any direct impact made with the mouth or jaw.
If your child chips, fractures, or suffers a dental trauma, contact your dentist immediately. If the tooth has been completely knocked out, immerse it in milk and contact your dentist. If you act quick enough your dentist may be able to replace the tooth. Read more about what to do in a Dental Emergency.
Did you know?
“A tooth will start to die within 15 minutes of being knocked out! To increase its survival time, immerse it in milk or hold it in your mouth (just don’t swallow it)!”
As your kids get older they will start to get visits from the tooth fairy! Generally, they’ll start losing their baby teeth around the age of 6 or 7. If your child loses them before or after, don’t panic. Just like growing teeth, losing their teeth is an individual thing and early starters and late bloomers are perfectly normal.
Try to avoid pulling the teeth out with force. Let them naturally fall out to reduce the pain and blood that may be associated. Gently wiggling the tooth until it falls out is the best practice.
Once your child’s permanent teeth start to erupt it’s important to be consistent with their dental appointments. Keeping a regular dental schedule allows your child’s dentist to monitor the growth of their permanent teeth. Identifying dental issues early can make the treatment plan a little easier for your child.
With some structural or positional issues your dentist may recommend a specialist orthodontic evaluation. Early detection can mean an easier treatment process for some children. Treatment tends to occur when the jaw bones are still a little soft meaning the bones are more pliable and corrective procedures can work a little quicker than it would in their teens or in adulthood.
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Brushing your teeth, flossing and visiting the dentist regularly are not just important for your smile or your ability to enjoy delicious meals. Your dental health and mouth is also an intricate part of your overall health.
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Are you guilty of neglecting to floss your teeth as part of your oral hygiene regime? Many people fall into this trap, which can lead to bigger problems down the line. Read on to learn why flossing is so important and our tips for how to floss properly!
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Dental implants can last decades or longer with proper care and maintenance, good oral hygiene routine and regular check-ups with your dentist. Find out how you can maintain your dental implants and keep them looking their best for longer!
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The holidays are a fun time, but they're less fun when a dental emergency occurs. Learn ways you can avoid a trip to the emergency dentist these holidays here!
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Receding gums (also called gum recession) occurs when the tissue of your gums moves up the surface of the teeth and exposes the roots, making them more susceptible to cavities and sensitivity. Luckily, there are a number of ways to treat and prevent gum recession to help you keep your smile healthy.
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Although Halloween is one of the most loved holidays of the year for young children, it can have a detrimental effect on our teeth.
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Let’s be honest, the ins and outs of private health insurance can be complex and, quite frankly, a little bit mind-numbing.
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As an avid cycler, Dr Mark Cull, lead dentist at Channon Lawrence Dental is switching his scrubs for lycra to take part in Suncorp’s ‘Spirit to Cure’ 2022 fundraising bike ride. Over three adventurous days from the 11th-13th of September Dr Mark will be cycling 360kms from Noosa to Brisbane with Team Gympie.
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Chances are you’ve blamed your hormones for a skin breakout or an emotional outburst however, have you ever considered that your hormones may also be to blame for changes inside your mouth?
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In celebration of Dental Health Week we're highlighting the importance of taking step to care for your teeth and gums so that you can love your teeth for life!