Children and Dentistry

Friday, May 8th, 2020, 6:00:00 PM

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Dr Gerald Tan

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The dentists from Elite Dental Group will answer your questions on paediatric dentistry

  • Importance of caring for teeth in children
  • When does my child have to visit the dentist?

Questions 2

What should I do if my child does not like brushing their teeth?

The thing that is important is mental and emotional development. Often children have a traumatic experience and develop a dental phobia that might go well into their adulthood. It is important when we see children that we make an effort to develop a friendship with them to develop trust and rapport with the child. In many cases, this is more important than rushing in and fixing a small dental problem. We have to balance trust and problem-solving.

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Dr Gerald Tan

Dentist

Are dental x-rays in any way harmful to a child?

We are careful about taking x-rays in children who are too young. We will ask ourselves if the x-rays will eventually be useful especially when we take it to determine how crowded the teeth are and if the child reaches an age and maturity level and is able to cooperate and keep still.

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Dr Gerald Tan

Dentist

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