Q. At what age should children start visiting the dentist? A. Between 2-3 years. Q. When should I give my child fluoride? A. Minimal doses between 2-12 years. Q. How often should I get my teeth cleaned by the dentist? A. Every 6-12 months. Q. Is bleaching bad for my teeth? A. No, mild sensitivity may result. Q. What are the brown marks on my child’s teeth? A. Bring them to fabdental ASAP Q. Do you have happy gas? A. Yes Q. Why do my gums bleed when I brush and floss? A. Visit the dentist ASAP, healthy gums don’t bleed. Q. What is amalgam? A. A selection of ground alloys mixed with a small amount of mercury. Q. Which toothpaste is best to use? A. A toothpaste containing fluoride. Q. How does thumb sucking affect my children’s teeth? A. Can deform the shape of the jaw and lead to orthodontic problems. Q. How do dummies affect my children’s teeth? A. Less than thumb sucking and no problems if not used after 3 years. Q. Why does the dentist run late? A. Occasionally difficult cases or emergencies run overtime. Q. Is chewing gum like cleaning my teeth? A. No, but if you cannot brush after meals it’s better than nothing, providing it’s sugar free. Q. If I have my wisdom teeth removed, will it reduce my teeth from crowding? A. Not necessarily, it will only prevent future wisdom tooth problems. Q. I wake with pain in the mornings and suffer from regular headaches and experience my jaw clicking? A. Check with your dentist, you could be grinding your teeth. Q. Can I have a filling whilst I’m pregnant? A. Yes, make sure you tell the dentist you are pregnant and book the appointment ASAP. Q. What do I do if I have a toothache when I’m pregnant? A. Visit your dentist ASAP Q. Should I take fluoride while pregnant? A. Ask your dentist about fluoride it’s safe during the second and third trimester. Q. Should I take fluoride while I breast-feed my baby? A. You can give your baby drops between the age of 6-12 months. Q. Why is flossing essential? A. Flossing is essential for healthy teeth, it reaches the areas the toothbrush cannot.