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Children Dentistry

Children Dentistry

Children Dentistry is devoted to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the knowledge and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.

Children begin to get their baby teeth for the duration of the first 6 months of life. By age 6 or 7 years, they start to lose their first set of teeth, which eventually are replaced by secondary, permanent teeth. Without proper dental care, children face probable moral decay and disease that can cause a lifetime of pain and difficulty. Today, early childhood dental caries—an infectious disease—is 5 times more common in children than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever.

Pediatric dentists have completed at least:

  • Four years of dental school
  • Two additional years of residency training in dentistry for infants, children, teens, and children with special needs

Types of Treatments

  • Pediatric dentists give comprehensive oral health care that includes the following:
  • Infant oral health exams, which include risk assessment for caries in mother and child
  • Preventive dental care including cleaning and fluoride treatments, as well as nutrition and diet recommendations
  • Habit counseling (for example, pacifier use and thumb sucking)
  • Early assessment and treatment for straightening teeth and correcting an improper bite (orthodontics)
  • Repair of tooth cavities or defects
  • Diagnosis of oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder
  • Management of gum diseases and conditions including ulcers, short frenulae, mucoceles, and pediatric periodontal disease
  • Care for dental injuries (for example, fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth)
  • Where Can I Find A Pediatric Dentist?

Pediatric dentists practice in a variety of locations counting private practices, dental schools, and medical centers. Your pediatrician can help you find a pediatric dentist near your home.

Children are not just small adults. They are not always capable to be patient and cooperative during a dental exam. Pediatric dentists know how to inspect and treat children in ways that make them easy. In addition, pediatric dentists use specially designed equipment in offices that are arranged and decorated with children in mind.

A pediatric dentist offers a wide variety of treatment options, as well as expertise and training to care for your child’s teeth, gums, and mouth. When your pediatrician suggests that your child accept a dental exam, you can be assured that a pediatric dentist will provide the best possible care.

FAQ About Dental Treatments

Many people do not see a dentist on a habitual basis. They only go when they have a difficulty. This is called “crisis treatment” versus “preventive treatment.”. This is because so many dental troubles do not have symptoms until they reach the higher stages of the disease process.

Tooth decay often does not harm until it gets close to the nerve of the tooth. It is not unusual to see a patient with a huge cavity who has never felt a thing. The dentist can generally detect a cavity 3-4 years before it develops any sign. This early detection can help you prevent root canal treatment.

Make it fun! If you are excited about brushing your teeth, your children will also be enthusiastic. Children want to do the things their parents do. If your children observe you brushing your teeth and show good dental habits, they will follow.

Much illness of the teeth and surrounding tissues cannot be seen when the dentist examines the mouth. An X-ray examination may reveal:

  • little areas of decay between the teeth or below existing restorations (fillings)
  • infections in the bone
  • periodontal (gum) disease
  • abscesses or cysts
  • developmental abnormalities
  • some types of tumors

A mouth guard can stop damage to your face and teeth. Most people benefit from wearing a mouth guard when playing any sport. You should wear one whether you are playing professionally or just on weekends. Do what you can to preserve your smile and your health. The best mouth guards are custom-fitted by your dentist. This is especially important if you wear braces or fixed bridgework.

 DR. PRATIBHA BORASI
BEST DENTIST IN BHOPAL

 

 

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