Kids Dentistry

WHAT IS PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY?

Paediatric dentists are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years. They have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood. Children begin to get their baby teeth ​during the first 6 months of life. By age 6 or 7 years, they start to lose their first set of teeth, which eventually are replaced by secondary, permanent teeth. Without proper dental care, children face possible oral decay ​and disease that can cause a lifetime of pain and complications. Early childhood dental caries—an infectious disease—is 5 times more common in children than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. About 1 of 5 (20%) children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.

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    DENTAL PROBLEMS FACED BY KIDS

    WHAT TYPES OF TREATMENTS DO PAEDIATRIC DENTISTS PROVIDE?

    Paediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral health care that includes the following:
    Space maintainence appliances such as distal shoe appliance to prevent the misaligned eruption of permanent teeth.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    What Is The Minimum Age For Visiting A Kid’s Dentist?
    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. Book an appointment with an expert at your nearest Japjee Dental Clinic for pediatric consultation.
    How Long Should A Child Visit A Pediatric Dentist?
    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. Beyond this, it is the choice of the child and his/her parents. However, it is recommended that a child should visit a pediatric dentist till the age of 16.
    When Should A Child Start Brushing?
    For children, brushing should start with the eruption of the first tooth. However, expert kids dentist advice to make sure that the amount of toothpaste should be very small, almost equivalent to a grain of rice.
    Should Mothers Clean The Mouth Of Babies If There Are No Teeth?
    It is extremely important to maintain oral hygiene and keep the mouth clean & clear of germs, irrespective of the age. Mothers can clean the mouth, both upper and lower jaw, of their children with the help of a soft cloth.
    Is It Normal For Babies To Have A White Tongue?
    Most babies have a white coating on their tongue in the initial few weeks, which is completely normal. There is nothing wrong with their oral hygiene.
    What Is The Importance Of Milk Teeth?
    As milk teeth erupt and fall, people often think that they do not matter in the overall part of oral hygiene. However, milk teeth play some really important roles, like:
    • They play the primary role of biting, chewing, and grinding the food before digesting it
    • They are also important in speech patterns and training
    • Milk teeth are the basis of the development of the jaw bones and muscles.
    • They provide the necessary shape of the mouth and room for permanent teeth to erupt.
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