Pediatric dentistry is the provision
of dental care and treatment to infants and children through
adolescence. The very young, pre-teens and teenagers require
unique approaches in managing their dental needs, behavior,
growth and development. They also require professional as
well as parental guidance to achieve a lifetime of dental
health. It is important for parents
to take an active role in helping their children develop good
oral health habits.
Most parents ask this question: "Why
worry about baby teeth decay if they will be replaced by permanent
teeth later?" The following
is our answer: Baby teeth play an important role in the developing
of the permanent teeth of your child, they have several important
functions:
1.
Baby teeth maintain the proper
spacing and alignment of the teeth so that permanent teeth
have enough space to come in. Loss of space for permanent
teeth will lead to these teeth to shift and thus causing orthodontic
problems for your child.
2. Baby
teeth affect the ability of your child to speak properly and
clearly.
3. Baby
teeth are very important for healthy biting and chewing. Without
these teeth your child might not be getting the proper nutrition.
4. The
pain and infection associated with decay is just as harsh
in baby teeth as in permanent teeth.
So, the following is our list of
treatments for keeping children's teeth healthy:
Topical fluoride
Sealants
per tooth
Regular dental check up and
observation until permanent
teeth arrive
