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Give your child the best start possible
We know how important it is for you to find a dental practice that’s right for your whole family including your children. We strive to provide a positive experience for everyone who visits us, especially children. Many of us in the Glen Dental team have children – principal dentists, Lina and Shrikesh Kotecha, have two young daughters – and we love seeing our younger patients and helping them on the road to a lifetime of good oral health.
Life benefits
- Healthy teeth and gums for life
- Preventive advice to help children grow up with strong teeth and healthy gums
- Reduced risk of developing tooth decay and reduced need for fillings
- No fears or phobias of the dentist
Why Choose Glen Dental for your family?
At Glen Dental in Leicester we do not believe in forcing children to do anything that they don’t want to do and we always aim to keep any treatment pain-free and pleasant.
There is no reason to be afraid of going to the dentist but all too often we meet people who have had a bad experience in childhood and this affects them for the rest of their lives.
We always make sure that we listen to their concerns and where possible include them in the decision making. A good dental experience as a child will allow for a long lasting and positive approach to dental care.
We can help you teach your children about how important it is to clean their teeth properly, as well as showing them what they need to do. We can talk to them about healthy eating, and also identify any potential problems, such as alignment issues, as soon as they become visible.
As dental professionals we firmly believe in preventive dental care and encourage our patients to bring their children to the practice from an early age. Regular check-ups from a young age will ensure children don’t suffer from untreated dental decay with devastating effects to their growing dentition.
We offer a number of preventive treatments for children which include:
- Fluoride applications are a safe and effective way to safeguard your child’s growing teeth from developing decay. The fluoride is painted onto the surface of the teeth, helping to mineralise them.
- Tooth-coloured fissure sealants are applied to the biting surfaces of children’s teeth to prevent decay.
Studies have shown that the younger your child is when attending their first dental appointment, even if just for a check-up, the more likely they are to have a positive experience and to grow up unafraid of the dentist. Our team will take special care of your child to make them feel safe and cared for.
Treating a child from a young age also allows the dentist to spot early signs of underbites, cross bites or overbites developing. As with most dental problems, the sooner you can start to treat it, the quicker it can be resolved.
Prevention is always better than cure, so call the reception team at Glen Dental on 0116 2593386 today to make an appointment for your child.
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Top Tips for Healthy Teeth
Reduce intake of sugary snacks:
The risk of developing tooth decay (caries) increases as the amount and frequency of sugar consumption rises.
Brush twice a day:
Keeping teeth clean by regular brushing helps prevent decay. After brushing, spit out any excess toothpaste. We advise our patients not to rinse the mouth immediately after brushing, as it will wash away the concentrated fluoride in the remaining toothpaste, thus diluting it and reducing its preventative effects.
Children’s brushing should be supervised until the age of seven. Ask your Leicester dentist for more advice.
Use disclosing tablets to identify plaque: Disclosing tablets can be a great fun way to show children any areas that they may be missing during toothbrushing. Ask your Leicester Dentist for more advice.
Use a Fluoride toothpaste:
All children up to three years old should use a toothpaste with a fluoride level of at least 1000ppm, both morning and night. From three to six years old, their toothpaste should contain more than 1000ppm. For children six years and above, the recommended amount is between 1350ppm-1500ppm.
Visit the dentist on a regular basis:
We can advise you on how often you should visit and keep your appointments, if oral health problems are spotted early, then they can often be dealt with much easier. Your Leicester dentist can answer any questions you have about the best way to look after your child’s teeth.
Watch out for 'hidden' sugars:
Pure fruit juices can be a healthy choice, but the natural sugars these contain can still damage teeth. If you are offering fruit juice to a child, drink it with a meal and only in a small glass (up to 150ml).
SUCCESS STORIES
"I’ve recently had my teeth whitening done by Lina, the results are amazing and I can’t stop smiling. Lina and the rest of the staff are so lovely and welcoming, they gave me lots of information about the procedure before I had it done and answered any questions I had. Would definitely recommend this dental clinic."
PW, Leicester"Just completed my Invisalign treatment with Shrik and over the moon with how easy and painless the whole process was, the treatment only took 5 months and I feel so much more confident about my straighter and whiter teeth-thank you"
AC, Kibworth“Lina has helped to restore my faith in dentists, her calm and gentle approach has helped me to achieve the smile that I have longed for.”
IP, Leicester“I am a nervous patient and I have always found Glen Dental and all the staff there to be very sensitive to my fears. They are very reassuring and kind and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone.”
FW, Kibworth"Such a lovely practice, I cannot praise Glen Dental enough! Having now completed my treatment including 2 fillings and a crown I would highly recommend to anyone, inc nervous or anxious patients. Shrik & all his team are very helpful, reassuring and understanding. A very professional and friendly service. Thank you."
CB, Market Harborough"Registered with Glen Dental after a friend's recommendation and I have had three visits and a course of treatment to replace a crown on one of my teeth. Service has been excellent throughout and I especially like the way that Shrik explained at every step of the way exactly what he proposed to do and why. I am pleased my wife and I made the switch to this practice and can recommend it to others who may be considering doing so themselves. At all times there is a level of professionalism which is very reassuring and all the staff are friendly and welcoming."
DW, Oadby"Wonderful friendly staff, helped me get back on top of my dental hygiene. Very informative through each appointment.I would highly recommend have done a wonderful job. Thanks again for the great service Glen Dental"
TC, Great Glen“I cannot praise Glen Dental enough, the care and attention to detail provided to all of my family has been exceptional and Shrik has been a true professional throughout.”
PR, Oadby