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Paediatric Dentistry

CHILDREN AND TEETH:-

Children wont keep their  first teeth forever, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need care. Maintaining childrens dental health provide health benefits well into adulthood, as primary ( baby/milk ) teeth serve extremely important functions. They serve as guides for the eruption of permanent teeth, holding the space into which these new teeth will erupt. The crowns of the permanent teeth push against the roots of the milk teeth, causing them to resorb, thus allowing them to take proper position.
Primary teeth will be there for most of childhood, helping the child to bite, chew and speak. For the first six or so years, he or she will be relying on primary teeth exclusively to perform these important functions. Thus it is extremely important to take good care and maintenance of them.

There are a variety of dental treatments we provide to prevent tooth decay in children, or to save or repair teeth when necessary. They include::-
Topical Fluoride — Fluoride incorporates into the enamel of teeth, making it harder and more resistant to decay. Although there is a small amount of fluoride in toothpastes and in some drinking water supplies, we can apply a higher concentration onto your child's teeth for maximum protection.

Dental Sealants — these prevent cavities by sealing the little grooves on the chewing surfaces of back teeth known as “pits and fissures.” These little crevices become the perfect environments for decay-causing bacteria. Immature tooth enamel is more permeable and therefore less resistant to tooth decay. Dental sealants are easy to apply and provide years of protection.

Root Canal Treatment —  sometimes children need root canals, too. As mentioned above, baby teeth are important guides to the permanent teeth that are already forming beneath your child's gums. Therefore, saving them from premature loss can help prevent a malocclusion (“mal” – bad; “occlusion” – bite) that requires orthodontic treatment.

Bonding — Chips and minor fractures to front teeth — common childhood occurrences — can be repaired with tooth-colored bonding materials. These lifelike resins made of plastic and glass can be used on baby teeth as well as permanent teeth and last until the youngster has completed facial growth.

 

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