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About The Video
In this episode of The Bite Angle, Dr Erin and our hygienist Ms Raudhah discuss how to care for children’s teeth from infancy to their teenage years. They candidly convey when to bring a child for their first dental check-up, how to clean babies’ gums before teeth erupt, and why early exposure to dental visits helps build confidence. The video emphasises creating positive early experiences to avoid fear and build trust in the dental setting.
The duo also explains their friendly, step-by-step approach to seeing children in the clinic from introducing the “magic chair” to showing tools before use. They highlight the importance of making dental care fun and comfortable. Throughout the video, they offer insights for parents on toothbrushing techniques, the use of floss picks, electric toothbrushes, dietary habits, and when treatments like fissure sealants or x-rays might be needed.
Good oral health habits should begin early, and this video highlights how parents and dental professionals can work together to support children. The speakers explain that a child’s first dental visit should be around age one, or when the first tooth appears. Early visits help children get used to the clinic, reduce fear, and set a strong foundation for future care.
Parents are encouraged to start cleaning their child’s gums even before teeth erupt and continue with brushing twice daily as teeth grow. Dr Erin and our Oral Health therapist, Ms Raudhah uses a friendly approach in the clinic with techniques like “tell-show-do” and fun tools to ease children into care. They also stress the importance of regular reviews, proper brushing, healthy snacking habits, and timely treatments such as fissure sealants. The video aims to help families understand that prevention and routine are key to lifelong oral health.
