Pedodontics/ Kids dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides. Both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic. Oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.” As Family dentists, we cater to both children and adults, which makes arranging regular dental cleanings and checkups much easier and more convenient. Specialize in diagnosing and treating dental problems in infants, children, and teenagers. They focus on the unique dental issues that can develop in the gums, teeth, and jaw as the body develops and grows.

What is the smart technique in pediatric dentistry?

SMART is the application of SDF followed by the placement of a Glass Ionomer Composite (GIC) to help arrest the progression of a cavity without the need for local anesthesia (aka needles) and drilling.   What is the 2 2 rule dentals? Remember to visit the dentist 2 times per year, brush teeth 2 times per day, and brush for 2 minutes each time. That will get you and your whole family off to a good start when it comes to protecting the health of your teeth.

Common Pediatric Dental Procedures

Dental Cleaning [Prophylaxis] For a healthy child, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a visit to the pediatric dentist at least every six months to evaluate your child’s oral health and development.  FluorideCavities form when there is a weakening in the mineral composition of the enamel of your teeth. Fluoride promotes the remineralization of these decalcified spots, therefore helping to prevent cavities.  Pulp Treatment (Pulpotomy)Pulp therapy (pulpotomy) is the treatment of infected nerves and blood vessels in teeth.  Pulp therapy generally becomes necessary for two reasons: either as a result of extensive tooth decay (dental cavities) or as the result of tooth injury.  Failure to provide the necessary pulp therapy could result in your child experiencing pain, infection, swelling, or loss of the tooth. Many cavities may be so deep that they extend to the nerve, often causing pain and discomfort.

Stainless Steel Crowns (SSCs)

Stainless steel crowns are used to restore back teeth that are too badly decayed to hold white fillings.  When tooth decay on back teeth has been left untreated, teeth may have extensive damage to the enamel, dentin and sometimes the nerve (pulp). In such cases, tooth-colored fillings are not a viable option, and stainless-steel crowns are necessary.  These prefabricated silver-colored crowns are fitted; then cemented onto the primary (baby) teeth to prevent further damage until these teeth are naturally lost.

Extractions (Tooth Removal)

Extractions are done only as a last resort in the case of severe tooth decay.  If a primary molar is removed prematurely, a space maintainer will be placed.  Some extractions are needed for orthodontic reasons to help facilitate tooth alignment when crowded teeth are present.  Primary teeth are essential in maintaining the correct spacing in your child’s jaw for the permanent teeth.