Getting kids to brush their teeth can feel like an uphill battle sometimes. There are so many things you’ve got to get done in a day and having to brush your little one’s teeth or, for older kids, nagging them to go and brush their teeth, can be a step too far on some days! […]
READ MORETooth Decay Prevention for Kids during Covid-19
During this Covid-19 crisis, kids will be unable to access dental services that help to prevent tooth decay or even to have fillings if they are currently suffering tooth decay. With Level 3 Restrictions in place in dental practices across Australia, only urgent and emergency dental treatment can be provided. That’s why it’s so important […]
READ MORETeeth Friendly Lunchbox Ideas
School’s in, which means you and your kids are getting back into a routine. And what’s part of that routine? Packing lunch boxes. So let’s talk about teeth friendly lunchboxes! Now, I don’t have kids, but from what I hear, packing lunch boxes day in and day out can be a mighty pain in the […]
READ MORESt. Columba’s Wilston & Carrots the Cavity Free Bunny
Last month, we visited the four prep classes St. Columba’s Wilston! Educating our local kids One of our goals at Method Dental is to help educate all of the local children about oral health and how to maintain healthy teeth for life. We’ve visited Little Ducks Wilston, Tiny Town Enoggera, Emily Foord Kindergarten at Stafford […]
READ MOREEffects of thumb sucking and how to stop it
As far as habits go, stopping your kids from thumb sucking or using a dummy is right up there! Babies are born with a reflex to suck anything placed in their mouth to help establish good feeding habits. This reflex usually goes away over time. Some kids, unfortunately, don’t break this habit naturally and need […]
READ MOREHow to get your 2 year old to brush their teeth – and love it!
I get this question every day – “How can I get my 2 year-old to brush their teeth?” And with 4 nephews and a niece, I have seen first-hand how hard it can be to get these little people to cooperate when it comes to brushing their teeth! 7 Awesome tips for getting your toddler […]
READ MOREThe Value Of Baby Teeth – What You Should Know
Adult teeth (permanent) are important. We only have one chance with them. There are no more backups if they fail. Unfortunately, baby teeth aren’t seen in the same light because they naturally fall out eventually. I mean, if it’s going to fall out anyway, why bother? They can suffer tooth decay, be removed early and […]
READ MOREThe 3 Surprising Reasons Kids Get Tooth Decay
IMAGINE if you were left with NO CHOICE but to put your child under general anaesthesia to have rotten teeth pulled out. It’s not that hard to imagine because, for some of you, this is already a reality… Baby teeth are very small, and the distance between the outer enamel and the nerve inside them […]
READ MOREThe Definitive Guide to Cleaning Kids Teeth!
We all know that parents want to look after their kids in the best way possible – but sometimes, brushing their teeth can prove to be a struggle! So here is: The Definitive Guide to Cleaning Kids Teeth by Method Dental. 0 – 18 Months Even before your baby has teeth coming through, you can […]
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