Decay

Healthy Diet

Brushing

Teething

Trauma

New Patient Examination and Cleaning

6 month Recall appointment and Cleaning

Sealants

Primary Tooth Fillings

Primary Tooth Fillings

Permanent tooth white fillings

Extractions

Primary tooth stainless steel crowns

Permanent tooth stainless steel crowns

Primary tooth pulp therapy (pulpotomy)

Space Maintainer

Temporary filling

Mouthguards

Symptoms                                                                                                                                            

• Slightly raised temperature, but not a fever (a fever is a temperature of 38⁰C or above)
• Rash on their face
• Reddened gums – their gums may be swollen or tender
• Excessive dribbling – this may cause a rash on the chin
• Poor appetite – your baby may be reluctant to eat as result of sore gums
• Chewing or biting – your baby may chew on their toys or fingers
• Restlessness and Irritability – the pain of teething may cause them to cry
• Disturbed sleep

Management

• Teething gels
• Teething rings (never cool a teething ring in the freezer or tie a teething ring around your baby’s neck)
• Paracetamol / Ibuprofen – carefully follow the recommended dosage
• Cool drinks to soothe the gums
• Distraction – playing with your baby distracts from the pain of teething
• Wipe dribble frequently from your baby’s chin