Register Your Children for a Free Dental Checkup on the NHS
Nearly 1 in 4 children skip toothbrushing
Book our free “Future Smiles”
workshop on 7th June
- Learn how to brush like a pro
- Get tips for a lifetime of healthy smiles
- Understanding how to choose teeth-friendly foods
- Get a free ‘Future Smiles‘ goody bag
Book early to avoid disappointment, as spaces are limited due to the event being popular.
Please note: your email and telephone number will only be used to contact you for the purpose of this event and not for future marketing.
Why is it important to look after children’s teeth?
Caring for teeth starts at a young age; as soon as the first tooth appears in the gum, adults should help children to brush and look after their first teeth.
Keeping children’s teeth healthy helps to avoid the build-up of plaque which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Developing good dental hygiene habits early also encourages children to look after their teeth for life.
At Inspire Dental, we welcome children from Chorleywood, Croxley Green, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth and throughout the surrounding areas.
Why choose
Inspire Dental for children?
We offer a high-quality and friendly service to all our patients
We have been established for over 50 years with regular patients from areas including Rickmansworth, Croxley Green and Chorleywood
We offer 0% options for 12 months to help make children dental treatment affordable
What NHS dental treatments are
Available for children in Rickmansworth?
At Inspire Dental, we recommend that children visit us every 6 months for a check-up. These regular dental appointments allow us to monitor how your children’s teeth are growing and whether there are any issues such as keeping teeth clean and free from plaque.
Regular dental checks in children mean that should any problems arise; we can deal with them quickly and effectively. Issues that are left may cause pain or develop into bigger problems for your child which can be potentially more expensive too.
Our professional team of dentists are welcoming and friendly and will ensure that your child is put at their ease.
We see child patients from Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Croxley Green, Maple Cross and throughout the surrounding areas. Some of the dental treatments that we offer specifically for children include:
Fissure sealants
Fissure sealants for children are a form of plastic coating that are painted on to young teeth. The sealant provides a protective layer which prevents food and bacteria from getting stuck in the grooves of teeth causing decay.
Fissure sealants are a good option for children if we can see early signs of cavities developing.
The procedure is quick, easy and painless. Once the teeth have been cleaned and dried, the sealant is painted on to the teeth and then hardened using a special light. It should only take a few minutes per tooth to complete.
Fissure sealants can last up to 5 years, but they need to be checked regularly to ensure that the seal has not broken or worn away. Sometimes, the sealant will need to be replaced to make sure that no decay can develop beneath it.
Fillings in baby teeth
Many people wrongly believe that cavities in baby teeth are not serious because the teeth are not permanent. Cavities are caused by teeth not being cleaned properly, or a diet that is too acidic, or contains too much sugar. Cavities in baby teeth need to be treated because:
They can cause pain and discomfort for your child
Cavities can lead to other problems such as infections and gum disease
Your child’s dental health is directly related to their general health
Poor dental care in early years tends to mean poor dental care later
The process for filings in baby teeth is like those used in adult teeth. The dentist will firstly remove any infected material from your child’s tooth and clean it. The cavity will then be filled to protect and give shape to the tooth. The material used in the filling will depend upon the severity of the cavity and where the tooth is located.
Extraction of baby teeth
If a baby tooth becomes significantly decayed so that a filling is not possible or if it has a serious infection, it may need to be extracted.
At Inspire Dental we will do everything we can to save a tooth, but if a filling or oother treatment will not help, then extraction maybe necessary.
Extraction of a baby tooth will:
- Stop the pain or toothache that your child is experiencing
- Prevent an infection from spreading to other areas of the mouth
If your child’s baby tooth has to be extracted, we will make sure that they are as comfortable as possible throughout the process.
We will use a local anaesthetic to numb the area of the mouth so that your child will not feel a thing. The tooth is then gently extracted.