Despite some ambivalence toward the importance of the primary teeth, the role of fluoride and confusion
about when to take a child for their first dental visit, most participants understood the need to ensure good oral
hygiene and dietary habits for their child. Problems expressed included, overcoming their own negative
experiences of dentistry, which along with finding affordable and suitable dental clinics, affected their attitude to
taking their child for a dental visit. There was difficulty in establishing good brushing routines and controlling sweet
snacking in the face of many other responsibilities at home. Lack of availability of paediatric dental services locally
and information on oral health care were also highlighted. Many expressed a need for more contact with dental
professionals in non-clinic settings, for oral health care advice and guidance.
Despite some ambivalence toward the importance of the primary teeth, the role of fluoride and confusionabout when to take a child for their first dental visit, most participants understood the need to ensure good oralhygiene and dietary habits for their child. Problems expressed included, overcoming their own negativeexperiences of dentistry, which along with finding affordable and suitable dental clinics, affected their attitude totaking their child for a dental visit. There was difficulty in establishing good brushing routines and controlling sweetsnacking in the face of many other responsibilities at home. Lack of availability of paediatric dental services locallyand information on oral health care were also highlighted. Many expressed a need for more contact with dentalprofessionals in non-clinic settings, for oral health care advice and guidance.
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