At a glance
- Where: Shelly Tots early learning centre, St Ives
- When: 2 July 2024
- What we covered: brushing properly, food choices for healthy teeth, and getting comfortable with the dentist
- Part of: our ongoing oral health education visits to early learning centres in the area
A Morning at Shelly Tots
Shelly Tots is a local early learning centre in St Ives, and on 2 July 2024 our team spent the morning there running a children’s oral health session. It’s part of our wider community involvement, which includes visits like this one to early learning centres around the area.
The idea was simple: turn a topic that can feel a bit clinical into something the kids could actually enjoy. No lecture, no worksheets. Just a relaxed session with plenty of questions and a few laughs along the way.
What Did the Kids Learn?
The session covered three things: how to brush properly, which foods are better or worse for teeth, and getting comfortable with the idea of visiting the dentist. We kept it hands-on, using props and simple explanations instead of technical language, so the ideas landed without feeling like a lesson.
A relaxed introduction like this, well before any of the children actually need dental care, generally helps them feel more at ease about the dentist later on. Familiarity now can make a real first check-up feel a lot less like a big deal.
It’s the same unhurried approach we use with young patients in the chair at St Ives Smiles, where children’s dentistry visits are built around going at their pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you visit other early learning centres?
Yes. Oral health education visits like the one at Shelly Tots are part of our wider community involvement, and we run similar sessions at early learning centres in the area from time to time.
Can I book a check-up for my child at St Ives Smiles?
Yes. Children’s dentistry is part of our general dentistry services, and we’re always happy to welcome new young patients. Get in touch and we’ll find a time that suits.
Bring Your Child In to Meet Us
Your little one might already know us from Shelly Tots, or this could be the first they’ve heard of us. Either way, we’d love to help them feel at home in the dental chair.
