Smiley Check Ups – Dental Health Checks for Children In each
examination, the dentist checked for general hygiene,
identifying any decayed or crooked teeth, and any underlying
oral diseases such as gum disease. The dentists provided the
children and their parents/guardians with feedback from their
assessment and notified them if they required further treatment
from their local dentist. As well as providing them with advice
on effective cleaning of teeth, and the importance of a healthy
diet which is low in sugar content, they also offered the
children a dental goody bag which contained stickers and a tooth
timer for brushing. The consultations were open for children
aged between 6 months to 18 years. Over the two days,
approximately 300 children were seen. The feedback was very
positive, as one parent shared: “We’re very grateful to BAPS
Charities for organising an event like this. Visiting the
dentist is one of those dreaded things for children, but they
have made it fun and educational.” For useful guidance