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Orthodontic Treatment
With more children being seen for the first time, the number
requiring orthodontic treatment for the straightening of teeth
rose, and this is shown in Table 29.

Mentally Handicapped Children
A dental inspection of children attending the Belford Junior
Training Centre revealed 22 children in need of dental treatment,
all of whom accepted treatment at Harold Wood Clinic.
Dental Treatment for Pre-School Children
It is important that the first set of teeth are well cared for
and that a child is taken to the dentist early enough for a check
to be kept on the teeth so that appropriate action may be taken
at the first signs of dental decay. Much better that a child has
several visits to the dentist when nothing needs to be done,
rather than wait until the first visit is necessitated by tooth-ache
and probably means the loss of a tooth. The earlier in life that
the needs and treatment of the child is undertaken the better, and
to this end, a paragraph has been incorporated on consent forms
given to school children informing parents of the availability
of an inspection and treatment service at the Council's dental
clinics for all children of pre-school age.
Dental Health Education
Pierre Picton, "Pierre the Clown", who is already known
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