Dentistry for children is rewarding because the dental experiences of childhood have an impact on our entire adult lives and even on our children's dental habits.
Young children are still afraid of dental treatments. How can this fear be resolved?
The first visit is most important for children, and the first meeting with a paediatric dentist is the most decisive. It is important that this meeting does not take place at the age of 6-7.
They can be brought along from a very young age, when their little teeth start to grow. We can also provide advice to parents at this time, showing them how to brush the little ones' teeth, that is, to take part in a thorough dental hygiene advice, so we can prevent future dental problems.
It is advisable to first bring children to the dentist accompanied only by their parents. This gives them the opportunity to sit in the chair and get to know their surroundings. We often give children a dental mirror to hold, show them how to look at their teeth at home, how to clean them together with mum and dad, and what to pay attention to. This way, they will sit in the chair more calmly the next time.
When teeth are just about to emerge, for the very first occasions we just peek into their mouths, note down which teeth are emerging and which have already grown through. We give advice on how to reduce the pain that arises in connection with growing teeth.
Why should you keep track of growing baby teeth?
For healthy growth, we need to monitor tooth development. Which ones have erupted, which are loose, which have already fallen out, and where are they in their development? Is a new one growing in its place, and why hasn't the one that should have fallen out yet done so?
The position of new, permanent teeth is also important. How much space there will be for other teeth, whether there will be crowding, and if orthodontic treatment will be necessary? It is important to notice these problems in time and have them treated promptly.
How do children's teeth grow?
Every tooth has its time to erupt and for the milk tooth above it to fall out. On average, milk teeth erupt at 16-22 months of age and fall out at 10-12 years of age.
The remaining teeth follow. An X-ray clearly shows how the teeth are arranged one above the other. If any tooth does not fall out at the expected time, then it must be investigated what is causing the delay, when the new tooth is expected, and whether we need to do anything to ensure they can develop healthily.
What are the dangers to children's teeth? How can paediatric dentistry help?
The problem of gingivitis also affects children's gums, and milk teeth tooth decay. The initial caries appears as discolouration, followed over time by tenderness and pain.
Caries used to be removed in children's dentistry in the same way as in adults, using traditional dental drills. It was noisy, painful, hurt the tooth, uncomfortable, and children didn't like it.
If it is possible, we at Naturadent Laser Dentistry are the latest in the removal of children's tooth decay, Our Biolase laser dentistry devices We use it. The children like it, the treatment doesn't hurt, the sound isn't terrible either, there's no pain, and most importantly, in most cases, we don't even need to use anaesthetic injections.
This is a huge relief for children and parents. A short demonstration video of a little boy's injectable and painless laser tooth decay removal:
She was also very brave, and your child can be just as brave at Naturadent Laser Dentistry.
The gingivitis does not always cause pain, and if children do not speak up, parents do not always notice. So you need to pay even more attention to the signs. These may include bleeding gums, bright red swollen gums, receding gums or persistent bad breath.
Laser treatments do not include the removal of fillings previously placed in the tooth, and in some cases an anaesthetic injection is required for laser treatments. The various benefits of laser dental treatments vary in the extent to which they are used. We aim to ensure that our patients' treatments are as relaxing and painless as possible.
If we pay attention to these and ask for the paediatric dentist With your help, these most common children's dental problems can be eliminated very quickly, painlessly, and playfully.
We welcome you in our practice!
To protect your children's teeth, please seek the help of our dental hygienists and paediatric dentist. Our experienced, well-prepared, caring, and always cheerful team members will be happy to assist you with their full expertise, up-to-date knowledge, care, and complete attention.
