Pediatric Dentistry

What is Pediatric Dentistry?

Pediatric Dentistry also known as child dentistry is a branch in dentistry which deals with checking and take care of the oral health of infants, children and adolescents. Physicians who are specialized in child dentistry are known as Pediatric Dentists.

Why should you show your kid’s teeth to a Pediatric Dentist instead of a general dentist?

You can get a reliable dental solution that will address your child’s oral problem from a general dentist. Unlike general dentists, pediatric dentists are trained in kids dentistry for 3 years and studied child growth and development to handle the oral problems in children. Children with special needs also can get the right oral care solutions from a pediatric dentist.

Moreover, the kid’s dentists use equipment and accessories specially designed to treat children’s mouth.

When should I take my child for first dental visit?

You can bring your kid when the teeth begin to erupt. In other words, visit a psychiatric dentist when your little champ becomes 1 year old. During such initial dental visits, you can get guidance and advice on teeth eruption, oral care routine for the child.

How do I prepare my kid for the first dental visit?

Bringing children to a dental clinic is really a tedious thing as they are anxious about the drilling instruments and needles that are a part of the oral treatments. If you cannot prepare your little one for a dental visit, bring him/her to the dental clinic. We will take care of the rest.

Typically, pediatric dental clinics are furnished with a kid-friendly environment with toys and charts that excite him/her to know more about oral care. Such set up will relax and prepare the children before getting seated in the dentist chair before treatment.

What are common childhood habits that cause dental problems?

Sucking pacifiers, thumb sucking and baby bottle feeding are the primary habits followed in childhood that lead to serious problems.

Sucking thumbs even after the development of permanent teeth will disturb the alignment of teeth. Feeding babies with baby bottles has higher chances of cavities and cause early baby teeth loss.

Why baby teeth are important?

Children learn to speak, chew food with the baby teeth or milk teeth present at the time. Besides this, the baby teeth reserves space for the adult teeth before developing. Loss of a baby tooth before it comes out naturally, it will lead to crowded teeth in future.

When should I start brushing for my child?

You can start brushing your kid with a soft toothbrush designed for infants and kids when a tooth erupts. Avoid using toothpaste contain fluoride until your kid becomes 2 years.

Before teeth eruption, clean the kid’s gums by gently rubbing with a soft cloth after every meal.

How often should I take my child to a pediatric dentist?

Showing your kid’s teeth to a child dentist once for every six months is essential. It will help to rectify oral diseases or teeth irregularities in advance.