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We think it is important that the dentist show effective techniques to manage children’s dental visits and properly communicate with the child. It’s important to connect with the child so that they don’t feel uncomfortable and that the appointments are actually enjoyable.
Our dentists take care of your child’s teeth, gums, and mouth during the various stages of childhood; from losing their baby teeth to the time they get their permanent teeth, they need to be checked for possible decay or disease, but most importantly, childhood dental caries.
Preparing your child. It’s best for them if your appointment is in the morning and explain to them what is going to happen during the visit. It’s important that your child is engaged and excited to go, so they need to understand.
Preparing yourself. Talk to the dentist about your concerns and be aware of the attitude you have towards us because if you’re confident and calm, and it shows, your children will be perfectly fine. Offer moral support for your child, and in case they are frightened or cry, let them know it’s okay.
Preparing for the dentist. Provide the complete health history so that we can work effectively. Tell us if your child is stubborn, anxious or fearful, and we will be able to treat them properly.
They include risk assessment for caries to be sure everything is okay and your child’s teeth are healthy.
Children should be seen by the dentist from 1st Class (age 4-5) or whenever the child can sit in the chair comfortably. The adult teeth start to erupt about age 6 years and from 6 yrs onwards they might need an orthodontic referral. Our dentist will advise you that you should see the Specialist who can treat patients early. Sometimes early treatment is indicated to get the best outcome for your child’s permanent teeth. Sometimes it is better to wait. Your Specialist Orthodontist will advise you the best treatment for your child.
Tooth decay is a disease that begins at a very early age. Bacteria react with sugars to create acid, which eats the enamel of the teeth and damages the gum tissue. In order to protect your child’s teeth, visit us regularly at College Gate Dental Clinic, and we will examine them.
Cavities form when the enamel of the teeth erodes, so it’s important to take care of their teeth getting fluoride treatments, which promote the remineralization of their teeth and prevent caries. Fluoride is also present in some municipal water, toothpaste, and even bottled water.
They are thin coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, preventing tooth decay and thus caries in your child. It’s a treatment that defends your child’s teeth against pits and grooves that may otherwise form. They last between 5-10 years if they are taken care of, and they work perfectly fine along with a fluoride treatment.
It is difficult to keep molars clean when they start emerging in your child since the bristles of a toothbrush cannot reach them well.
Fissure sealants are coatings that protect the grooves, pits and fissures of the chewing surfaces in the back molars.
They are a white composite resin or a GIC (glass ionomer cement), similar to a white tooth filling.
Fissures are tiny cracks that can lead to tooth decay. They are often caused by eating sticky or hard foods, grinding your teeth, or biting down on something too hard. Dental sealant forms a covering layer that keeps food, bacteria and plaque from getting stuck in the grooves of the teeth, thus reducing the risk of decay. The procedure can be done by your dentist, dental hygienist here at College Gate Dental Clinic, and they may recommend you getting a sealant if you have large pits in your teeth.
They are often applied as soon as the first permanent teeth start to develop (6-13 years old), and the recommendations include the first molar and the back teeth. Nevertheless, some adults get sealants, especially if there is some tooth decay, as they can help keep future decay in line.
If left untreated, they may cause more severe problems like cavities and gum disease.
Fissure sealants are a simple but effective means to decrease tooth decay, as they provide extra protection even to those who brush with fluoride toothpaste.
Fissure sealants are the perfect solution to keep your kid’s teeth in top condition; they act as a barrier to protect your children’s teeth from decay.
Fissure sealants are applied very quickly
Fissure sealants do not have any negative effects on your teeth, they are simply applied to protect them
Applying them is easy, painless and non-invasive, so there is no need for anaesthetic and normally no drilling. Besides, it can be placed by your dental practitioner, and your teeth will not feel any different after the procedure.
Some dentists will recommend fissure sealants for the first molar teeth, which appears at around 6 years old. The back teeth will come through at about 13 years old, and it should be checked to see if sealants might help. They should be applied to the permanent molars of all children as early after eruption as possible. We assess children based on: their age, when the tooth will fall out, decay history and others.
Dental sealants have been proven to be a safe and effective way of protecting your teeth from decay. The treatment is non-invasive, so you won’t need any drilling or injections – just one quick visit for the procedure with no discomfort whatsoever!
Sealants usually last from 3 to 5 years, but they need to be checked frequently to make sure it is intact and they need to be checked to ensure there is no decay under a fissure sealant. It is usual to see adults with sealants intact from their childhood, but it depends on the quality and how well they have been done. Some of them last as long as 15 years.
They are commonly placed on molars but can be done on any tooth which has a groove or fissure. Lateral incisors often have a deep pit that can lead to decay if they are not sealed in time. However, sealants are commonly used on the back teeth or second molar, where decay most readily occurs.
It is a very quick process, as it takes a few minutes per tooth, and it only requires a blue light to bond and harden the sealant, which “cures” it to set it. So, actually, it is less complicated than having a cavity filling.
During the procedure, the tooth is carefully cleaned, prepared with a particular solution and dried.
Your dentist will prepare the tooth surface so that the sealant bonds properly, making it “sticky”. He will then apply the liquid sealant to set hard, then he will bond, harden the sealant with blue light, check your bite, and finally polish off any excess adhesive.
We offer a full range of advanced dental treatments designed to keep your smile healthy and confident.
At College Gate Dental, we believe in making dental care accessible and stress-free. Whether you’re due for a routine check-up, need a second opinion, or have questions about treatment options, we’re here to help!
College Gate Dental is conveniently located at College Gate Clinic, 123 Ballymun Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09W523, Ireland. We are easy to find, nestled in a vibrant area with ample parking and access to public transportation. Whether you’re coming by car or bus, our clinic is well-connected and ready to provide you with excellent dental care in a welcoming environment. We look forward to welcoming you!
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