You should think of the dentist as your life-long assistant in maintaining your oral and general health. Liverpool Smile Studio welcomes new patients of all ages for general as well as cosmetic dental treatments. Here, we look at the important role a dentist in Liverpool plays at various stages of life.
Babies and children
At our clinic, we believe in bringing your young children for their first visit to the dentist in Liverpool as soon as their milk teeth begin to appear. Of course, this varies from baby to baby, but as a general indicator, around 12 months of age is a good time for their first dentist visit.
A big part of these early appointments is familiarising your child with the practice environment, so that they learn to view the dentist in Liverpool as a friendly face whom they look forward to seeing and showing their healthy teeth off too every six months.
Of course, any problems can be spotted early, making them easier to treat, and as your child gets older and moves on to solid food, preventative treatments such as fluoride varnish and fissure sealant will be offered.
Young adults
The teenage years are often associated with braces. Whilst cases of major orthodontic correction will need to be referred to a specialist, many teens who would benefit from mild to moderate correction but fail to meet the strict criteria for NHS treatment may opt for cosmetic orthodontic treatment, using braces or aligners. We offer a range of private orthodontic treatment at our Liverpool clinic.
Teenagers also benefit from regular visits to the hygienist, helping them to become more aware of the affect too much sugar or too many fizzy drinks could have on their teeth.
Adults
All adults should attend regular dentist check-ups, but some groups may need to go more frequently than others. For example, pregnant women and those with reduced immune systems are at higher risk of certain conditions such as gum disease, which needs careful management.
Liverpool Smile Studio also offers a full range of cosmetic dental treatments for those who wish to boost the appearance of their smile.