I watched the live twitter feed as #TheDentists was on last night (I know, I need to get out more) and I was struck (but secretly pleased) by the outrage from the general public as child after child was referred for the removal multiple teeth under general anaesthesia. “Refer to social services” said one. “Some […]
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Dental health during pregnancy – how not to lose a tooth for every child
When I attended the first appointment with my midwife, she advised me to “stock up on old-fashioned sweets like cola cubes” because my body “needed sugar” now that I was pregnant. She even recommended that I keep the sweets by my bedside with a can of fizzy pop so that if I woke up in […]
What to do if your child’s tooth is knocked out
Around a quarter of school children have suffered trauma to their permanent teeth. One of the most severe injuries is when a child’s tooth is knocked out or avulsed. Would you know what to do if your child’s tooth is knocked out? I’m guessing that you probably wouldn’t know what to do if your child’s […]
Do you have a teething baby?
Ava loves our weekly outing to the supermarket – I think it’s the combination of all the food on offer and the promise of a new audience waiting to be charmed. Unfortunately, my once efficient shop now takes at least 50% longer – partly due to the fact that I inevitably have to placate her […]
Baby teeth – how to get your little one off to a great start
The new Mummy fog is beginning to lift, you can just about remember who you are and on a great morning you have even had a shower and, a great Mummy milestone, – a hot cup of tea! So when do you need to think about your baby’s teeth? In truth, they are likely to […]