Kids Dentistry

Kids Dentistry

Paediatric Dentist also known as Pedodontists are dentist specialized thoroughly for 3 years according to Indian Dental association guidelines for treating infants, children and teenagers upto age of 16 YEARS. Just like routine dentist, they also do take care of structures like teeth, gums and jaws in kids – as it is very crucial due to growth stages.

Kids develop their initial milk teeth at the age of 6 months which persist till 6 years of their life. Thereafter occurs a transition of milk teeth to permanent adult teeth till the age of 13 to 14 years of age. It is very important to protect this Milk teeth as further infection in the same can lead to serious consequences to the newly erupting permanent adult teeth just erupting below them.

What Does a Pediatric Dentist do?

Paediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral health care designed to meet the needs of growing children and teenagers. They provide: 

• Oral health exams
• Teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments
• Diagnosis and early treatment to straighten teeth or correct an improper bite
• Cavity removal
• Repair for dental injuries like fractured, displaced teeth
• Gum disease management to prevent paediatric periodontal disease
• Early detection of oral health conditions resulting from diabetes, asthma, hay fever etc

When to visit a paediatric Dentist?

Doctors recommend taking your child to the dentist 6 months after their first tooth appears, or 12 months at the latest. The first visit typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, and the type of exam and treatment depends on a child’s age.

During a routine oral health exam with a paediatric dentist, you can expect:

• A brief discussion of your child’s oral health, brushing, and flossing habits
• A complete examination to check the growth of the teeth, gums, jaws, bite, and surrounding oral tissues
• Teeth polishing and cleaning to remove any plaque, tartar, or stains

Pediatric dentists don’t X-ray baby teeth unless they suspect tooth decay or need to examine the root of a baby tooth. It’s best that young children do not have X-rays unless it’s medically necessary.

At Anvay Dental Clinic we provide Kids Dentistry services like Pit and Fissure Sealant, Filling, Root Canal Treatment, Children’s Oral Habits and Habit Breaking Devices, What are Space Maintainers etc
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