Children Dentistry
It is suggested that your child see a dentist by the age of one, or within six months of the eruption of his or her first teeth. The initial dental appointment is typically brief and only requires minimal care. During this appointment, your kid will have the chance to interact with the dentist in a welcoming and non-threatening manner.
The dentist will assess your child's bite, check all of the child's existing teeth for decay, and search for any potential abnormalities with the gums, jaw, and oral tissues throughout the examination.
Your dentist may talk about the following subjects with you:
Maintaining your child’s teeth and gums’ oral health.
Preventing cavities & fluoride requires.
Sequences of tooth eruption.
Consequences of bad dental habits like thumb sucking, lip sucking, and tongue thrusting.
The importance of maintaining a regular dental checkup schedule, keeping track of their teeth’s development, and promptly treating any issues that may emerge
To prevent tooth decay in your child's mouth:
Some carious lesions of the primary and permanent molars in children and teenagers can be prevented and stopped with sealants.
Fluoride toothpaste can be prescribed to help:
- Protect teeth from caries and strengthen fragile tooth enamel.
- Prevent the loss of minerals from tooth enamel.
- Prevent early tooth decay.
- Restrict the spread of oral bacteria.
Teaching parents the basics of children’s dental health care is important because they play a crucial role in caring for the mouth of the baby before the teeth erupt and in monitoring the child’s oral hygiene until he or she is seven years old and capable of taking care of himself or herself of his or her teeth.
Treatment of children's dental issues:
Dental decay: Depending on its severity, tooth decay may require treatment.
- Initial tooth decay – To reverse tooth decay, a dentist may recommend fluoride treatments like mouthwash or varnish.
- Have a cavity in the tooth – likely require a filling.
- The soft tissue (pulp) in the middle of the tooth has been affected by dental decay – requires root canal therapy.
- Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the damaged tooth (extraction).
Orthodontics and braces: This involves straightening a child’s teeth so that they can take better care of their teeth and gums and improving their bite so that they can eat more readily. Additionally, the smile will improve. Before having a brace fitted, a child must have healthy teeth and gums, this is so that the youngster may maintain excellent oral hygiene while wearing the brace and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Visits to the orthodontist are required every 4 to 10 weeks during treatment, which typically lasts from 12 months to 2 and a half years.
While a child’s mouth and jaw are still developing, the best age for braces is typically between the ages of 12 and 13, but it can be earlier or later. Adult patients have fewer chances for recovery and treatment is likely to take longer.
Cleft lip and palate: Growing up, children with cleft lip or palate will require several procedures and evaluations. Surgery is typically used to treat clefts. There may also be a need for further therapies, like speech therapy and dental work.
