Pediatric dentistry also known as Pedodontics or Paedodontics, is a field of dentistry that deals with the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. The dentist will be extensively concerned with prevention oral decay and disease, which includes instruction in proper diet, use of fluoride, and practice of oral hygiene. The dentist who have the experience also helps in care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.
Most of the children begin to get baby teeth during the first 6 months and by the age of 6 or 7 years, they lose their first set of teeth and they are replaced by secondary permanent teeth. If proper dental care is not given, the children may face oral decay and disease, which may sometimes cause a lifetime of pain and complications.
Most of the children begin to get baby teeth during the first 6 months and by the age of 6 or 7 years, they lose their first set of teeth and they are replaced by secondary permanent teeth. If proper dental care is not given, the children may face oral decay and disease, which may sometimes cause a lifetime of pain and complications.
What Does a Pediatric Dentist Do?
Pediatric dentists are dental professionals who have completed a specialized course of dentistry to cater children who have special dental needs or a gentler dental care. A Pediatric dentist is the one who works closely with pediatricians and general dentists, A pediatric dentist provide comprehensive oral health care that includes the following:
- Oral health exams of children and also the risk assessment for caries in mother and child
- Treatment of gum diseases and conditions such as mucoceles, ulcers and other pediatric periodontal disease
- Care for dental injuries like knocked-out, displaced, or fractured teeth Nutrition and diet recommendations
- Habit counseling for children like thumb sucking and pacifier use.
- Early orthodontics assessment and treatment for correcting an improper bite and straightening teeth.
- Repair of tooth defects and cavities
- Preventive dental care like cleaning and fluoride treatments
- Diagnosis of oral conditions which are associated with diseases such as diabetes, hay fever, congenital heart defect, asthma.
Where Can I Find A Pediatric Dentist?
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