Pediatric dentistry is a special branch in dentistry which deals with the dental care of children from birth to adolescence. It involves giving the children the preventive and therapeutic care required in case of dental problems.
Such dentists are highly specialized in managing children with not only special needs but also behavioral problems and habits. So, if you want to know more about how these dentists are different then stick with us till the end!
What is the work of a Pediatric Dentist?
- Pediatric dentists are well versed with the tooth eruption patterns of a child.
- The behavioral changes related or the growth and development of a child till adolescence.
- They monitor any malocclusions present in the dentition or skeletal problems or
- Monitor disease related to the gums which can lead to severe problems in adulthood.
- Thus diagnosing and intercepting such problems at a young age is the aim.
Diagnosis of any diseases which are genetic or normal tooth problems like:
- Dental caries,
- Gum problems ,
- Developmental defects in the teeth
- Dentists who know how to handle children treat mobile teeth.
Treating habits in children like Mouth breathing , lip biting, thumb sucking which has a great impact on the dental structures or the mouth of the children is another job which they do. Fabrication of appliances for intercepting such habits in children before they persist in their adulthood is the priority for them.
They know how to handle anxious or uncooperative children by analysing their personality traits and treating them accordingly with special approaches. Techniques like Tell – show – do is one of the methods used by them in the treatment .
Not only are they experts in treating children with systemic conditions but also Autistic children which normally other dentists can’t handle.
Some of the treatment options provided for the children are as follows:
- Management of dental caries and gum problems by doing fillings with safe and bio compatible materials. Cleaning or scaling to remove the plaque or calculus formation along with application of topical fluorides and sealants for preventing further decay of the tooth.
- Management of highly anxious patients under nitrous oxide sedation which are the best sedative option for children of any age.
- Children having dental malocclusion or skeletal defects are being monitored properly and are being provided with the required appliance like braces or head gears,chin caps or space maintainers for allowing better growth of the jaw bones ( maxilla and mandible ) on its favorable position.
- Any emergency cases in which the teeth both deciduous or permanent are fractured or lost.
How can Todays dental help you ?
We at Todays dental have very experienced dentists with us which are providing your children the care they need at a very safe and friendly atmosphere . So if you have any queries regarding any of our treatment or want to book your appointments then contact us . We will be very happy in helping you !
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