Basic Rules for Good Dental Health
It’s your top priority to help your children grow up as happy and healthy as you can. You should also make sure your family’s daily habits are not taking a toll on your kids’ dental health. Children and tooth decay don’t go together, so make sure your kids don’t pick up these poor dental hygiene habits.
Sweets between Meals
Most children will have a snack between meals, however the wrong types of food and drink could lead to tooth decay. Sugary sweets or drinks can be damaging. If you want your children to have a sugary treat have it with a meal as the saliva produced to digest larger meals can help keeps teeth bacteria free.
Drinks before Bed
When kids drink juice or even milk right before bed without brushing their teeth afterward, the sugar in those drinks lingers on their teeth, which can lead to decay and cavities. If your kids insist on a drink at bed time, ensure it is only water. If your child has a sugary drink before bedtime, make sure they brush their teeth before going to bed.
Missing Dentist Appointments
Missing a couple of appointments because your childs’ teeth appear to be fine could result in dire consequences. Your dentist is there not only to help with children and tooth decay; a typical appointment also involves cleaning, discussing good oral health habits and helping kids get comfortable with regular dental care. Don’t make the mistake of missing appointments. Instead, always schedule the next six month appointment before you leave the dentist’s office after your appointment.
What to Do
If you notice signs of tooth decay — such as pain or sensitivity, white spots on the teeth or signs of cavities (brown spots and, if further along, openings in the tooth surface) — schedule an appointment with your dentist immediately. Changing your child’s habits can help prevent future cavities, but the existing cavities will need to be filled before your little one scores a clean bill of dental health. Your dentist can fill the cavities and offer tips for avoiding tooth decay in the future.
Dr. Ravi Solanki BDS Sheffield (2002) MFDS RCS (Eng) PGCME GDC No: 80945Ravi qualified in 2002 from the University of Sheffield with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Having completed his degree, he joined New Road Dental for one year, then served as a House officer and Senior House Officer in Cardiff Dental Hospital, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Birmingham Dental Hospital. His experience included working in several specialties including Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Restorative, Paediatric, Periodontology, and conscious sedation.
Ravi is registered with the General Dental Council and is a member of the British Dental Association. He completed the prestigious Membership of the Fellowship of Dental Surgeons of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2005, then returned to general practice. He is a Clinical Director of New Road Dental and works full time. His particular interests include oral surgery, dental implants, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and treating anxious patients.
Ravi is an approved Foundation Dentist Trainer with the West Midlands Deanery. This is a prestigious position where he is responsible for the training of newly qualified dentists. In 2013 he successfully completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Wolverhampton. Ravi is also a proud provider of Fastbraces® Technology.
His brother, Pritesh (Tesh), is also part of the practice. With their amazing team, they have made some improvements in the practice over the last 10 years, which means patients can now benefit from state of the art advancements in dentistry and facial aesthetics.
On the personal side, Ravi is married with 2 children – 1 boy and 1 girl. Most patients know he loves cricket and food. Ravi also swims and practices Wing Chun Kung Fu. He and his family love to travel to explore different cultures and cuisines.
Ravi says: "What I really enjoy about dentistry is the way we have changed people's lives by helping them with their confidence. The difference it makes still manages to surprise me."
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