Preventative care
protect your child’s teeth and gums before problems develop.
What is preventative care?
Preventive care is at the heart of what we do at Toothbuds. It means protecting your child’s teeth and gums before problems develop. Preventive dentistry includes regular check-ups, professional cleans, fluoride applications, fissure sealants, and tailored advice on brushing, diet, and oral hygiene.
Why it matters
Healthy baby teeth are just as important as adult teeth. They:
Help children chew and speak properly
Guide the growth of permanent teeth
Build confidence with their smile
Reduce the need for complex dental treatment later
By focusing on prevention, we can help families stop issues like decay, gum disease, and enamel wear before they start - or catch them early when they’re much easier to manage.
How we do it
At Tooth Buds, our approach is evidence-based, child-centred, and designed to fit your family’s needs. We:
Create a personalised preventive care plan for every child focusing on how to care for your child’s teeth
Teach fun, age-appropriate techniques for brushing and flossing
Offer dietary advice to support healthy teeth
Use modern tools such as fissure sealants and fluoride treatments to strengthen and protect teeth
Our goal is simple: Protecting children’s teeth, fewer cavities, healthier mouths, and happier visits to the dentist. Preventive care is the best way to set your child up for a lifetime of strong, confident smiles.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How can I protect my child’s teeth?
A: Protecting children’s teeth starts with daily care and regular check-ups. Brush your child’s teeth twice daily, limit sugary snacks, and schedule regular dental visits. Our specialists provide guidance on how to care for child teeth, how to brush teeth for toddlers, and how to keep kids teeth clean and healthy.
Q: How do I prevent my toddler from grinding teeth at night?
A: Teeth grinding in young children is common and often temporary. We can monitor your child’s teeth during check-ups and provide guidance on how to prevent your toddler from grinding teeth at night or how to keep your child from grinding their teeth if it persists.
Q: How can I keep my child’s teeth straight and white?
A: Early monitoring supports healthy bite development. Following our advice on how to keep kids teeth straight and how to keep my kids teeth white, along with preventive care, helps maintain both alignment and appearance.