Dr Tony Lee and the team at Campaspe Dental Care in Echuca focus on providing comprehensive family dental care, with a special emphasis on children's oral health.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
If keeping your family's smiles healthy is a priority, Dr Tony Lee and the team at Campaspe Dental Care in Echuca are here to help, with a special focus on your littlest family members.
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Dr Lee knows that building positive dental experiences early in a child's life lays the foundation for a lifetime of good oral health.
Operating from his clinic in High St, Echuca, since late 2014, Dr Lee's independent practice brings 20 years of expertise and offers comprehensive family dental care through a skilled team of dentists.
This year's Dental Health Week, running from August 3 to 9, shines a spotlight on the oral health of young Australians aged 18 to 25 through the 'My Smile' campaign — a timely reminder for families to support their young adults' dental habits.
This year’s Dental Health Week is about providing young people with reliable information and good early care habits, and emphasising the importance of seeing a dentist before small issues turn into big problems.
That means brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth daily using floss or interdental brushes, choosing nutritious low-sugar foods, and keeping up with regular visits to Campaspe Dental Care.
“I like to see people when they are young and teach them how to look after their teeth, so that we see them as adults, we see their kids and their kids' kids, that is the ultimate goal,” Dr Lee said.
Dr Lee recommends scheduling a child's first dental visit at ages four or five, with parents encouraged to bring younger children along to appointments for familiarisation.
“They can have a ride in the chair, hear the noises and there's a smell to it,” he said.
“The more they can smell and hear the sounds, and things like that, the less likely they are to be nervous when they come in.
“If they see a good experience, they are hopefully going to have a good experience going forward.”
Dr Lee stresses the significance of early dental visits for children to establish good oral care habits and prevent future dental issues.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Booking your children in at Campaspe Dental Care is a great opportunity to have their teeth checked and to sit down with the friendly team to get all your questions answered in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
The team can guide you through tooth-friendly foods and drinks for little ones, brushing and flossing techniques, choosing the right toothpaste for growing mouths, and what to expect at each stage of your child's development, all with the goal of protecting their natural teeth for life.
And Dr Lee is a firm believer in preserving natural teeth.
"Despite all our technological advancements, I firmly believe that nothing surpasses the quality of a natural tooth," he said.
“I would 100 per cent say there is nothing as good as your natural teeth.
“If you can do those little preventative things or small things to keep them, you are going to be a lot better off.”
Campaspe Dental Care is an independent practice that welcomes patients with all private health insurance funds, making quality family dental care accessible and straightforward.
Campaspe Dental Care is located at 525 High St, Echuca. For appointments, phone 5482 1217.
