Which toothpaste should I get for my child?

Children are not just little versions of adults, up to the age of 12 years old their teeth are undergoing lots of changes and need special care! The Australian guidelines for cleaning of teeth recommend that: Up to 18 months (once teeth erupted) cleaned with a small toothbrush without toothpaste 18 months-5 years old: cleaned… Continue reading Which toothpaste should I get for my child?

Should I get Fissure Sealants for my child?

In dentistry today, we try to be preventative as much as we can when it comes to treating children. Fissure sealants are one of the ways we do this. What are fissure sealants? They are a protective coating that goes on the chewing surfaces of the adult molars. These chewing surfaces have grooves (fissures) that… Continue reading Should I get Fissure Sealants for my child?