Preventive Dental Care for Children: Why Fluoride and Fissure Sealants Matter
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy starts with prevention. Good oral habits at home, backed by effective professional treatments, can significantly reduce the risk of cavities and help build a foundation for lifelong dental health. Two of the most effective ways to protect children’s teeth are professional fluoride treatments and fissure sealants. Here’s what parents should know.
Dental Crowns for Kids: Restoring Strong, Healthy Teeth
A dental crown is a cap placed over a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and function, especially after significant decay, structural damage, or following root canal treatment.
Nitrous Oxide (“Laughing Gas”) in Paediatric Dentistry
Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative used widely in paediatric dentistry to help children feel relaxed and at ease during dental procedures without putting them fully to sleep.
Understanding Dental General Anaesthesia for Children
Dental general anaesthesia refers to a medical technique in which a child is put into a controlled state of unconsciousness to allow dental treatment to be carried out safely and comfortably. This option is typically considered when young patients are extremely anxious, unable to cooperate, have extensive dental needs, or have special healthcare requirements.