Child Tooth Care
Child's first (milk) teeth are important because, apart from being needed for chewing and speaking, they help to maintain space for the permanent teeth, developing underneath them in the jaws. If the milk teeth are well looked after, then it is more likely that the second (permanent) teeth will grow into their correct position.
Pedodontic Dentistry or Pedodontics applies to the field of dentistry related with the care of children's teeth. Preventive dentistry is usually applied in the field of pedodontics in teaching and promoting good oral care and preventing tooth decay in children.
Pedodontic Dentistry or Pedodontics applies to the field of dentistry related with the care of children's teeth. Preventive dentistry is usually applied in the field of pedodontics in teaching and promoting good oral care and preventing tooth decay in children.
PEDODONTIC DENTISTRY INCLUDE:
- Behavior management and dental education
- Monitoring of the dental eruption
- Routine dental check-up
- Child dietary consultation
- Fluoride application treatment
- Cleaning and polishing
- Restorations and tooth-colour filling of deciduous teeth
- Sealant of the permanent teeth
- Space maintainer, space regainer
- Root canal treatment and stainless steel crown of the deciduous teeth
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY ?
- If your child's tooth is knocked out
- If your child's tooth is chipped
- Dental Care starts in Womb
IF YOUR CHILD'S TOOTH IS KNOCKED OUT:
Careful rinse the tooth in water. Make sure that you do not touch the root of the tooth with your hands. The root is the portion of the tooth which is usually embedded in the gum and not normally seen.
Attempt to place the tooth back in its socket and secure with a wet wrap. If this is not possible or if you are afraid that your child might swallow the tooth, place it in a glass containing either saliva or milk. See your dentist immediately.
Attempt to place the tooth back in its socket and secure with a wet wrap. If this is not possible or if you are afraid that your child might swallow the tooth, place it in a glass containing either saliva or milk. See your dentist immediately.
IF YOUR CHILD'S TOOTH IS CHIPPED:
Check to see if your child is experiencing pain or sensitivity in the tooth. If so call your dentist and seek dental treatment immediately.
If your child is not experiencing pain or sensitivity, contact your dentist to see whether or not your child should be seen. In most cases, this will not require immediate attention and your dentist will schedule your child for an appointment to be seen.
If your child is not experiencing pain or sensitivity, contact your dentist to see whether or not your child should be seen. In most cases, this will not require immediate attention and your dentist will schedule your child for an appointment to be seen.
DENTAL CARE STARTS IN WOMB
Did you know that proper dental care begins in the womb ? A baby's teeth begin to form six weeks after conception. Inadequate eating habits by mothers, however, can cause failure of the tooth enamel to form. This, in turn, can cause your child to be extremely susceptible to cavity formation. Expectant mothers should remember to eat a well-balanced diet and consume products which contain the calcium necessary for proper fetal bone and tooth formation.
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