Lassus Tandartsen is a dental practice that focuses on the entire family. Children are, therefore, very welcome in our practice. Most cavities emerge<\/a> between the ages of 4 and 21. As a result, we focus extra time and attention on this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe that children are never too young for their first visit to the dentist. We recommend bringing your child with you to the dentist from the age of two years old. The first visit with your child is an introduction where they can get used to the dental practice environment and the dentist. Seeing that you\u2019re not afraid of visiting the dentists will make your child feel comfortable a lot quicker. If your child is at ease with us, we\u2019ll invite them to sit in the dental chair. It\u2019s also possible that the dentist will look in your child\u2019s mouth for the first time to count the number of teeth and molars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As soon as your child is used to the dentist, checkups can occur. During the checkup, we\u2019ll investigate the general health of your child’s teeth and will count the number of teeth and molars. Afterwards, we\u2019ll provide tips for cleaning and nutrition advice. The checkups of your child take place during your own periodic dental appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the dentist sees cavities in any of the teeth of your son or daughter during a checkup, they\u2019ll handle this carefully and thoughtfully. The dentist will take the time to discuss this playfully with your child. We\u2019ll be open, honest, and communicate with your child in an understandable manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children start losing baby teeth roughly around the age of 5 or 6 years old. Permanent (or adult) molars emerge behind your child\u2019s existing teeth. The emergence of the first permanent molars often goes unnoticed, as these appear in the back of the mouth and do not lead to the loss of milk teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The exchange of the rest of the teeth and molars will not go unnoticed. Premolars, canines, and incisors will erupt into the gaps left by primary teeth that have fallen out. This process is usually completed by the age of 13. After this, at around the age of 14, 2 large molars will erupt, and it\u2019s also possible that between the ages of 18 to 24, the third set of molars (wisdom teeth) can erupt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prevention and good dental hygiene<\/a> are important to keep your child\u2019s teeth healthy. Teeth brushing and healthy nutritional habits play an important role in this. At our dental practice, we provide the following preventative treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most cavities appear at the moment that the molars have fully erupted. This is due to newly erupted molars often containing deep grooves. It\u2019s easy for food particles and bacteria to sit within the grooves. Even good brushing of teeth is sometimes not enough, this is because the grooves are so narrow and deep that it\u2019s not possible for a toothbrush to remove everything effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To prevent cavities, it\u2019s possible for the dentist to seal the molars. The grooves are covered with a thin layer of synthetic resin or fluoride-holding cement during this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fluoride makes teeth and molars stronger. For health reasons, fluoride can only be used in small concentrations. The Ivory Cross<\/a> gives the following advice for the use of fluoride by children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the first tooth erupts: Clean once per day with children\u2019s toothpaste that contains fluoride<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clean twice a day with children\u2019s toothpaste that contains fluoride<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clean twice a day with fluoride-based toothpaste for adults<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your child has multiple cavities or dental caries<\/em>, the dentist may advise additional fluoride use or a fluoride treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our dentist for orthodontics<\/a> can correct children\u2019s teeth that are too far forward or crooked by placing braces. For health reasons, it can be important for children to wear braces. A mouth with straight teeth makes it possible to bite, chew, talk and laugh well. The position of some teeth can lead to damage of the gums, dental asymmetry in the face and malformed jaws or an overbite. Read more about braces<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lassus Tandartsen is committed to providing exceptional dental services for all the family. We pride ourselves on having the most children friendly dentists in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Would you like an appointment with one of our dentists? Call 020 47 13 137<\/a> <\/strong>or complete the contact form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe first visit to a children friendly dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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