Kids dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry for Kid-Sized Oral Health
The health of “baby” or first teeth affects how adult teeth come in. Pediatric Dentistry supports the formation of healthy adult teeth from birth.
Early dental care makes big differences for kids
Taking care of the dental health of your child is included in raising your child. Even though kids eventually lose their baby teeth, dentistry for children is important in preventing cavities, gum disease, and other oral risk factors that may affect the formation of adult teeth. Early visits to the dentist get kids into the routine of dental visits and establish good oral health care habits that last a lifetime.
What is Pediatric Dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry specializes in dental treatment for children. Infants and young kids experience dental visits entirely differently than adults do, and they need different distractions, gentle reassurance, and kid-sized dental tools for a successful result.
When should children begin seeing the dentist?
Many parents ask when the child should begin visiting the dentist. The suggestion is that children should have their first visit by their first birthday, or six months after the first appearance of a tooth. Infant dentistry poses tricky challenges that pediatric specialists are uniquely qualified to address babies cry at the first sign of aggravation, and they’re unresponsive to requests to open their mouths.
Pediatric dental services we offer include:
- Oral examinations
- Teeth cleaning
- Repair of tooth cavity or defect
- Treatment of the injury of the teeth, gums, and the soft tissue of the mouth
- Risk assessment for dental caries, a common infectious dental disease
- Bite assessment
- Habit counselling to overcome the use of pacifiers and thumb sucking
- Orthodontic assessment early in childhood
- Preventive care like fluoride treatments and sealants
- Diagnosis and treatment of other oral conditions
How Does a Pediatric Dental Visit Work?
Every appointment will request the age of the child, for the reason that younger children usually require a longer appointment. Parents are encouraged to be invited to join their child. Attendance by a parent also is likely to make a child feel more at ease during the appointment. After a few uneventful trips to the dentist, your child will feel much better about the process.