At Toothbeary we prefer to prevent decay rather than treat it!

Toothbeary Prevention Tips...

At Toothbeary we want our young patients to understand that prevention is always better than cure. The most obvious way to prevent decay and gum disease is through regular and thorough brushing. However there are also a number of other factors which parents and children need to be aware of to help them maintain good oral health through to adulthood.

The first of these is diet which can have a huge impact on not only the health of teeth but also significantly impair your child's general health and even shorten your child's life. We offer comprehensive diet advice but a few things to bear in mind include:

1. Avoid giving your infant processed foods and foods with a high sugar content for as long as possible. Make sure they learn to drink and develop a taste for plain water
2. Make sure your own teeth are well maintained and get regular professional cleanings to avoid passing aggressive bacteria over to your small children
3. Chew Xylitol gum regularly yourself to reduce the “bad” bacteria in your own mouth, this has been PROVEN to reduce your children’s risk of decay
4. Incorporate tooth friendly foods in your child’s diet including Xylitol, products with high calcium etc
5. Make sure your child breathes through his nose habitually. Mouth breathing is extremely detrimental to teeth, jaw development and gums
6. Eat sweets as little as possible and when doing so have a larger portion in one go rather than nibbling them throughout the day; drink juice and sweet drinks only with main meals and remember strong spices and herbs stimulate the production of saliva

For more advice about prevention call Toothbeary today on 020 8831 6870 or click here to book your initial consultation.