Caring for your children’s oral health in Essex

At Brickfields Dental Care, we cater to the whole family and love to welcome younger patients into the practice.
We aim to provide a relaxing and comfortable experience for your child while we take care of their smile. Our dentists offer a range of treatments suited for children of all ages to protect your child’s teeth and prevent tooth decay.
What to expect on your first visit
When you first bring your child to our Chelmsford practice, the dentist will conduct a full assessment of your child’s teeth, involving an examination of their gums, teeth, lips and palate.
We can then determine if your child would benefit from preventative dental treatment or routine professional cleaning. Our team can provide you and your child with helpful tips and tricks to get the most out of your at-home oral hygiene routines as well as dietary advice to keep their teeth shining.
We advise bringing your child in to see the dentist from their first birthday or from the appearance of their first tooth. The more times they are brought in to see our friendly and caring team, the more comfortable your child will be with future appointments and treatment!

We offer a range of dental treatments tailored for children

Dental Sealants for children
Your child’s dentist may recommend the application of sealants if they have identified deep fissures in their premolar and molar milk teeth that are at risk of capturing food debris and harmful bacteria.
The treatment is painless and quick. The dentist will apply a flowing plastic to your child’s teeth which is then hardened with a UV light to form a protective barrier on the tooth’s surface to prevent decay.
Orthodontics for children
If your child requires braces due to crowding and crooked teeth, or an unaligned bite, our experienced dentists are available to make sure they’re receiving the best possible treatment to get their smile back on track and set them up for good lifelong oral health.
Your child’s first orthodontic visit will involve a thorough examination of their mouth and jaw, as well as x-rays to further assess the positioning of their teeth. Our dental team will then discuss the possible treatment options with you and detail the proposed orthodontic journey for your child.

FAQs
Are baby or milk teeth important?
Yes! Keeping your child’s primary teeth healthy is very important. Cavities and oral infections can be painful for your child so it is recommended to help them to adopt a good oral hygiene routine to keep their teeth and gums clean.
How often should I clean my child’s teeth?
Before your child’s teeth erupt, you should clean their gums with an infant toothbrush or clean, moist washcloth. Once their teeth have grown in, you should use a very small dot of fluoride toothpaste to brush their teeth twice daily with an age-appropriate toothbrush.
How can I prevent tooth decay in my child’s teeth?
We recommend that you take your children to visit the dentist regularly from the appearance of their first tooth or their first birthday. This, alongside a balanced diet and good oral hygiene routine of brushing and flossing, will help to prevent caries and tooth decay.