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Humans start teething when they are as young as six months old and develop their set of primary ‘milk’ teeth.
At the age of 6-7 years, humans start losing their milk teeth and the permanent set of teeth start emerging in oral cavity. Because the milk teeth will eventually fall off, some parents tend to ignore taking their child to the dentist.
However, these milk teeth form the basis of developing permanent teeth and If proper care is not taken the problems can emerge which will last a lifetime. In recent years the cases of caries in children have grown high. Therefore, it is always advised to start taking care of your baby’s teeth in the very early stages of his/her life. These includes setting Oral Hygiene routine and regular visits to pediatric dentist.
Kids Dentist/Pediatric Dentist are trained to take care of dental complexities of kids and teens. Pediatric dentistry is a separate field dedicated to kids and their Oral Health prevention.
Pediatric Dentist work towards maintaining good oral health in kids and the treatment provided by them includes:
If you think your child is too young to need root canal treatment, think again — there is no age limit for RCT. If his/her primary (baby) teeth have been injured, or if decay has advanced deep into the roots of your child’s teeth, a root canal treatment is only option to stabilize teeth.
Root canal treatment removes the infection from the pulp, that is found inside the tooth’s roots. The pulp contains the tooth’s nerves, so tooth pain is often an indication that decay has reached the pulp.Root canal treatment is a simple procedure wherein instruments are used to clean the root canals of teeth followed by inserting a medication.
Frequently children acquire certain habits that may either temporarily or permanently be harmful to teeth and tooth supporting structures. These habits are acquired as a result of repetition. In the initial stages, there is a conscious effort to perform the act, later the act becomes less conscious and if repeated often enough may enter realms of unconsciousness. Some common oral habits which are seen in children include thumb sucking, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, lip biting, grinding of teeth and nail-biting.Certain reminding appliances called habit breaking appliances assist the child who is willing to quit the habit but is not able to do so as the habit has entered the subconscious level in his/her mind. They may be removable or fixed appliances.Common Appliances in Pediatric Dentistry:
A common problem for which parents usually take their children to the dentist is decay. This is because there is a lack of proper dexterity of brushing in children. To avoid the problem of decay, parents should get the Fluoride application treatment in children at regular intervals of time. Fluoride helps to fight plaque and bacteria which can cause enamel loss which further causes cavities in mouth. Fluoride also strengthens the tooth structure & helps in bone growth. Under this treatment, the dentist incorporates fluoride ions into the tooth structure making them more prone to acid dissolution. This treatment is equally useful for both milk teeth & permanent teeth.
The main reason for decay is the food and bacteria that is trapped in the pits & fissures of tooth. We chew food from the back teeth like molars and premolars which has depressions on these back teeth. They function as potential traps for bacteria & food and make it susceptible to further decay. Therefore, as a preventive measure, certain pits and fissure sealants are placed.Dental sealants then come to the rescue. Sealants are plastic coatings placed on the chewing surface of the permanent tooth for protection. Because of fissures the permanent back teeth, molars, and premolars are more vulnerable to decay.As we talked about the habits, it is important to inculcate the habit of maintaining good oral health at a very initial stage. This is an investment which will pay lifelong dividends in the form of healthy teeth and a healthy lifestyle. Parents should take initiatives to teach their children the correct brushing techniques and for that, it is highly important that they themselves should know the correct way of brushing. Make brushing a fun-filled activity for your children, brush along with them and encourage them to take preventive actions.
Apart from above treatment options, make sure that your kids brush twice daily. Brushing before sleeping is extremely important because the food you eat during the day get stuck between your teeth and bacteria in your mouth will feed on that food overnight causing decay. If possible teach your child how to floss as it is the added protection for their teeth
Pediatric dental visits cost a little less than adult visits generally. For most of the services like cleaning and common checkup, the prices are affordable. However, some dental treatments can be marginally higher in cost if your child’s dental health is not proper. You can learn more about them in detail by visiting any of our dental clinics in India.
You should take your child to the pediatric dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts in their mouth, or right around the time your child turns one.
It is mandatory for a child to see a pediatric dentist till the age of 14, because by this time, all of their permanent teeth have grown out.
For children, brushing should start within the eruption of the first tooth. However, expert kids dentist advice to make sure that the amount of toothpaste should be very small, which is almost equivalent to a grain of rice.
It is extremely important to maintain oral hygiene and keep the mouth clean & clear of germs, irrespective of the age with the help of a soft cloth.
Most babies have a white coating on their tongue in the initial few weeks, which is completely normal and there is nothing wrong with their oral hygiene.
As milk teeth erupt and fall, people often think that they do not matter in the overall part of oral hygiene. However, milk teeth do play some really important roles, like:
