The early days
From as young as 6 months old, for some, the visits to the dental practice begin. Whilst in the early days, most cases require a simple checkup appointment rather than specific treatments; these are often considered the more important appointments. This may seem a little unusual, but by providing the standard appointments throughout early childhood, parents can set their children up for success in the future in more ways than one.
To begin with, each appointment will be used to monitor the overall health of the teeth, mouth and gums, ensuring that your cleaning processes at home are effectively in place. By monitoring these processes, we can tweak any aspects of your oral hygiene process early on and thus prevent damage further down the line.
Along with putting preventive dentistry into place, an aspect that is often overlooked by people is the importance of attending appointments to merely put your mind at ease. Positive associations are constantly being created throughout our lives and impact how we perceive different things. By attending appointments every 6 to 12 months throughout childhood, we are not only able to establish a positive relationship with the dental team but also remove any uncertainty we may have about the dental practice. Each positive experience at the practice will set us all up for success each time you visit your dentist in Marylebone.
Pushing your check-up to the bottom of the pile
Independence is a wonderful part of life but with independence comes responsibility. The twice-daily cleans that were first carried out by your parents/guardians, then monitored by them and then finally your sole responsibility, can lead to shortcuts or periods of avoidance. After all, visits to the dental practice may not be as exciting as other parts of your life, but they are of great importance; therefore, keeping in touch with your dentist in Marylebone is essential.
From tweaks to your dental hygiene routine, whether it be extending the length of the clean or encouraging more cleans, to how you clean your teeth, your dental visits can help keep you on track and ensure that your oral health reaches its highest potential. A simple appointment once every 6 to 12 months is not too much time to put aside and helps you invest in your long-term health, so is definitely worth the effort.
Reaching out and contacting our dental team at Plowman & Partners
Although we will always reach out to you near your appointment dates and encourage appointments to be booked before you leave, the main effort needs to be on your part. Our dentist in Marylebone will continue to prompt your appointments and guide you on approximate appointment dates, but the booking and final decision to attend naturally falls into your hands. We can support, guide and work with you, whether it be the timing of the appointment or specific requirements for the appointment, such as music playing to calm your nerves. No matter what you may need, discuss this with us, and we will help.