Paediatric dentistry - what to expect
At Vere Dental, we understand the importance of fostering positive dental experiences from a young age. Our friendly team creates a warm, welcoming environment where your child can feel relaxed and at ease during their visit. We have designed an environment with your child's comfort and wellbeing in mind.
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From gentle examinations to thorough cleanings, preventative dentistry to expert fillings, and multidisciplinary relationships with specialized orthodontic and paediatric clinics, we've got all bases covered to ensure your child's smile stays healthy and bright.
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Ready to give your child the gift of a confident, radiant smile? Don't hesitate to enquire and give us a call to schedule an appointment today. Let's embark on this journey towards optimal dental health together!
Who will be my child's dentist and dental hygienist?
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field.
We encourage you to ask questions and to feel reassured in every step of your oral and facial care.
For a more in depth introduction of our members of staff, please, click here.
Amandine Beke
Aisha
Alexandra Ackerman
Halima
Stefanie Burke
Lina
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Jasmine
Did you know Diet is super important to keep your child's teeth healthy?
Sugars
Sadly, the bacteria in our mouths that produce molecules harmful to our teeth, gums, and overall oral health love sugar.
Sugars are particularly common in sweets, biscuits, cakes, juices, and even in some fruits more than others.
Of course, we would never advise against eating fruit, but it’s best to enjoy fruit alongside meals to reduce the impact of those sugars.
Regarding fruit juices, our principal dentist, Amandine, loves freshly squeezed orange juice and completely understands its appeal. However, juices have lost their fibre content — the very structure that helps to “hide” the sugar. In addition, the vitamin C content in juices is often lower because much of it is lost during processing. If you want the full health benefits of oranges (which are many!), it’s best to eat them whole.
Avoid giving children juice between meals, and if they really want juice, serve it alongside food. Lastly, remember that juices can be quite acidic, which can harm tooth enamel as well.
Dairy
The reason dentists are keen to add dairy to your child's diet is not just the calcium which contributes to great functioning of your child's full body, like strong teeth, bone, healthy muscles etc but also because of a protein called casein. Casein is great because it counteracts acidity in the mouth and is a great protector for your child's teeth!
Dairy also contains magnesium which contributes to healthy working muscles. We use strong chewing muscles to digest our meals.
Fibre
Fibre has great nutritional value for your child. For their teeth specifically, it helps reduce the impact of sugars that contribute to tooth decay, and it also works a little like a toothbrush or floss by helping to keep teeth clean. While it won’t replace your child’s regular brushing sessions, it definitely contributes to a healthy mouth!
You can find fibre in many foods — for example, broccoli, oatmeal, nuts, and even popcorn (as long as it’s without added sugar, of course)!
Read on to discover simple habits to keep your child's smile healthy and happy — and how to book for their appointments 😊
Booking your child's dental checks and dental hygiene
For new patients, please find our Pearl Portal by clicking here. When you have accessed the URL, please click the button: Register
For our registered patients, did you know you can access your Account at Vere Dental via our Pearl Portal? You can easily schedule your check up appointments online by clicking here!
If you have any enquiries about your child's dental and gum hygiene and are not ready to book yet, please leave us a message below. Alternatively, call us on 02045056446.
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