Dendy Village Dental are providing quality care to children as part of a new Medicare initiative that covers dental treatment for children aged 2 – 17.

Put simply, baby teeth matter.  Baby teeth play an essential role in helping a child learn to eat and speak properly.  They also prepare the way for adult teeth. But as soon as baby teeth emerge they’re at risk of decay so it’s really important that parents and caregivers take care of a child’s teeth.

Helping your child learn good dental hygiene habits is easy – and can be great fun too!  Children love to copy their parents, providing an excellent opportunity to teach brushing skills that will promote a lifetime of good dental health.

Taking your child to the dentist for the first time can be daunting, even up until their early childhood years. As soon as your child develops teeth they are at risk of cavities. Dentists recommend children have their first check-up within six months of the eruption of their first tooth, and no later than their first birthday. Regular check-ups should then follow, twice a year, as is recommended for adults.