Our children are the future...
Northwick Park Dental encourages preventative care even before your kids have teeth!
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Childrens dentistry
We take pride in ensuring the younger generation are given encouragement with preventative advice alongside treatment to keep their teeth and gums healthy.
As parents, we understand the importance of providing a safe and friendly environment that encourages children to be positive and make healthy life choices. At Northwick Park Dental we work with parents to help your children to have a healthy smile.
Preventative dental care is so important and we encourage you to bring your children for a dental visit as soon as their first tooth can be seen. Regular dental checks from a young age will ensure that we can prevent tooth decay, gum disease and poor oral hygiene.
Early orthodontic assessment and intervention also allows us to spot complications such as crossbites or overbites developing.
Top tips for parents/guardians
- Brush twice a day: keeping teeth clean by regular brushing helps prevent decay. Children’s brushing should be supervised until the age of seven. Ask your dentist for more advice.
- Use a fluoride toothpaste: all children up to three years old should use a toothpaste with a fluoride level of at least 1000ppm, both morning and night. From three to six years old, their toothpaste should contain more than 1000ppm. For children six years and older, the recommended amount is between 1350ppm-1500ppm.
- Visit the dentist on a regular basis: ask your dentist how often you should visit and keep your appointments, if oral health problems are spotted early, then they can often be dealt with much easier. Your dentist can answer any questions you have about the best way to look after your child’s teeth.
- Watch out for ‘hidden’ sugars: pure fruit juices can be a healthy choice, but the natural sugars these contain can still damage teeth. If you are offering fruit juice, drink it with a meal and only in a small glass (up to 150ml).
- Reduce sugary snacks: the risk of developing tooth decay increases as the amount and frequency of sugar consumption rises.
Source: British Dental Association
Benefits of attending the dentist early
- Establishing a dental rapport. Having a rapport is important for prevention, treatment, and referral services to support optimal oral health. When a child starts to see a dentist in infancy, by the time that child is 3, a positive relationship has formed. Easing a child in to the dental setting is much easier when we are only delivering preventative advice.
- Break the pattern of dental decay. Dietary sugars and bacteria, contribute towards tooth decay and other dental related issues. Children that have many cavities at an early age may be classified as a higher risk category even when prevention is available. Early intervention can prevent cavities.
- Habit discussion. Habits such as late age pacifier usage and finger sucking can have serious orthodontic effects. Discussing habits with parents when children are in their infancy, allows parents time to plan on when to encourage their child to manage their habits. Gradual habitual change works better than stopping a habit abruptly.
- Care in case of Trauma. Accidents happen, if there is a dental related emergency, our team will make arrangements to be available for assessment and treatment. This can be a difficult time for parent and child, but this can be made much easier if your child is already familiar with the dental practice.
Why choose Northwick Park Dental?
- Unbeatable offers
- Friendly helpful team
- Affordable finance
- Flexible appointment
- Satisfied patients
- Latest techniques
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We are based in Northwick Park Hospital
Northwick Park Dental are situated within Northwick Park Hospital which is easily accessible by foot, bus, tube or car (nearest tube station - Northwick Park). We are located very close to ‘hospital street’ and a stones throw from Costa Coffee and the main hospital entrance. If you are driving then the closest hospital car park is number 4.
Get in touch
Book a simple examination or an advanced consultation today whether it is regarding general or cosmetic dentistry. Simply call +44 (0) 208 423 1010, email info@npdental.co.uk or visit in person.
Our address is Northwick Park Hospital, Block L1, Level 4, Watford Rd, Harrow, HA1 3UJ.
Opening hours
Mon 08:00 – 16:00*
Tues 08:00 – 16:00*
Wed 08:00 – 18:00*
Thurs 08:00 – 16:00*
Fri 08:00 – 14:00
*Closed for lunch - 13:00 - 14:00
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Having a root canal treatment could save your tooth!
Root canal treatment is a highly effective procedure for saving teeth affected by infection or deep decay. By removing infected tissue within the tooth, it alleviates pain and preserves the natural tooth. It is usually recommened to have crown or onlay placed on a root canal treated tooth and this prevents the tooth from fracturing and restores function. Root canal treatment is a minimally invasive treatment that may prevent the need for extraction, maintaining your smile and promoting long-term oral health.
Benefits of having root canal treatment
Pain Relief: Root canal treatment alleviates pain from severe tooth infections or inflammation.
Prevents Extraction: Saves the natural tooth, avoiding the need for removal.
Maintains Function: Preserves chewing and biting abilities, ensuring normal function.
Aesthetic Retention: Retains the natural appearance of your smile.
Prevents Infection Spread: Stops infection from advancing to other teeth or gums.
Improves Oral Health: Reduces the risk of further dental complications.
Long-lasting Solution: Properly treated, root canal results are highly durable.
Cost-effective: Avoids the need for more extensive, costly restorative treatments later on.