Why Kids Dentistry is needed?
Kids begin to have their milk teeth during first 6 months & start losing their first set of baby teeth by the age of 6-7 years.
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These primary baby teeth are replaced by secondary permanent teeth. If dental care in kids is ignored during these sensitive years, they may suffer from dental complications like disease or tooth decay.
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Pediatric dentistry also known as paedodontics ensures the health of your child's baby teeth and can help child to have strong healthy teeth as they age.
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Dental Treatment options for Kids
1. Teeth Cleaning
Teeth cleaning in kids twice a year will eliminate plaque which sticks between their teeth and thus cleaning further prevent the cavity to form.
2. Fluoride Treatment
This treatment provides strength to the enamel of kid's teeth avoiding bacterial infection and tooth decay.
3. Dental Sealants
Sealants are applied on the chewing surface to stop the cavity formation in kids.
4. Space Maintainers
This customized device holds the empty space of a lost tooth. It maintains the remaining teeth until secondary teeth emerge in kids.
5. Mouth Guards
These protected devices can protect your kids teeth while playing sports. They are customized to suit your kid's mouth.
6. Root Canal Treatment
Also known as pulpotomy or baby root canal. It is performed when tooth cavity increases & reaches the pulp or nerve of the tooth.
7. Extractions
In case of severe tooth decay, infection, fractured or impacted teeth & in case of advanced periodontal disease tooth extraction is performed.
Myths for Kids Dental
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Myth 1: The baby tooth decay and cavities don't matter! If decays and cavities in baby teeth are ignored, it can affect the growth of permanent teeth. It also may interfere with speaking, drinking or eating.
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Myth 2: Kids don't need to brush baby teeth. Brushing is important for kids of all ages to avoid cavities and decay.
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Myth 3: Flossing isn't required. Flossing is necessary as plaques and tartar between the teeth can cause cavities and gum disease in children.
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Myth 4: Kids not eating candy won't get cavities. Not only candies but sugary drinks or juice, having acidic nature can cause tooth decay.
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Myth 5: Dental care is not necessary in new born baby! Bacteria can accumulate in a mouth of new born baby so wiping out their mouth with wash cloth and water is important.
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Myth 6: Child don't need a Dentist until their permanent teeth grow in. Parents should be aware of pediatric dental care to maintain good oral hygiene of their kids.
Importance of Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry provides a guideline to have a healthy & disease free teeth of your kids.
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Parents should be aware of good oral hygiene even of their infants. Gums and mouth of infants should be properly cleaned with wet wash cloth and water.
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After primary teeth eruption, visit your pediatric dentist for the removal of plaque if found built up between the teeth.
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Professionals can guide parents how to brush and floss their kids teeth. Sugary and starchy food should be kept away to protect your child's gums and teeth.
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Health of permanent teeth depends on kids oral care of primary teeth. So it is imperative for the parents to follow our advice as precautional measures.
