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Pedodontics is the branch of dentistry specialising in caring for and managing children's teeth. It treats patients from birth until adolescence and is also called paediatric dentistry. It aims to care for children's teeth and educate parents about proper dental hygiene for their young children. The early detection of dental problems makes paediatric dentistry successful, as this can prevent significant and lasting damage to a child's teeth.

Process and expectation

In addition to infants, toddlers, and adolescents, pedodontics treatment is for all young children. Depending on a patient's age, treatment varies.

In the case of infants and toddlers, the main focus is on the following:

  • Fluoride exposure, brushing, flossing, and preventative home care

  • Caries risk assessment

  • Thumb-sucking or finger sucking

  • Using pacifiers

  • Diet

  • Primary teeth development 

The goals of paediatric dentistry are as follows for older children and adolescents:

  • Ensure that children's permanent teeth grow and develop properly.

  • Detect possible problems early in dentition and jaw development and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

  • Ensure a child's teeth are straight and crowded to prevent tooth decay and other oral hygiene problems.

  • Ensure proper tooth brushing to children and must teach the same to their parents.

  • When problems exist, treat them early while they are still minor.

In addition to treating dental problems experienced by children with disabilities and special needs, paediatric dentists specialise in treating patients with traumatic oral injuries, such as broken or displaced teeth or bone damage surrounding them, as well as those who suffer from dental trauma. Visit our dental medicine hospital in Bangalore for the best treatment

Procedures

All young children need early dental examinations by a paediatric dentist. The first step in treatment is a dental examination of the patient. When a child is one year old or six months after their first tooth erupts, they should have seen a dentist. During these early visits, parents can learn if they properly clean their child's teeth at home.

A six-monthly check-up should follow the first visit. Patients undergo routine teeth cleanings and dental exams as regular check-ups. The dentist may also apply fluoride treatment periodically as a preventive measure against tooth decay caused by sugars and bacteria.

Several procedures are there during paedodontics treatment, including:

Fillings

These involve removing decayed or damaged parts of the tooth. Doctors can fill the hole with metal, plastic, or other materials. By performing the procedure, you prevent decay from spreading and getting worse.

Extractions

A tooth may need to be extracted if it is severely damaged, infected, or overcrowded.

Dental crowns

Crowns can also restore severely damaged teeth in children. The doctor will remove caries or cavities to reduce the tooth size to place a crown on the tooth.

Root canals

The most common reason is to treat d teeth and injuries that cause tooth loss.

Dental x-rays

An essential part of a routine dental exam is taking dental x-rays. X-rays can detect bone damage, decay or impacted teeth, dental injuries, and other potential problems not visible to the naked eye.

Sealants

When children get molars, dentists may suggest sealants to protect their teeth' surface from wear and tear.

Occasionally, pedodontics treatment involves oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthetics. Orthodontic treatment is mainly performed during a child's teenage years since this is the optimal time to align the teeth and jawbones. When teenagers undergo orthodontic treatment, they may be able to avoid a lot of dental problems as they grow into adulthood. Book an appointment to have the best treatment.

Risks 

Paedodontics treatment involves unique risks because children are young when undergoing it. It can be difficult for young patients to undergo elementary dental treatments because they feel anxious about them. Therefore, paediatric dentists must be trained to treat young patients with complex cases, patience, and determination.

Dentists use dental anaesthesia to perform dental procedures on young patients, which can also be a concern. Anaesthesia is associated with some unavoidable risks, such as:

  • Anaesthetic agent allergy

  • Dizziness

  • Nausea

  • Sleepiness

  • Vomiting

Additionally, dental procedures themselves carry some risks, including:

  • Pain that the child cannot handle (or severe pain)

  • Fever

  • Severe bleeding

Before the procedure, the doctor will conduct some safety checks to prevent complications.

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