Kids dentist| Fifth Settlement and Zayed | Elite Dental Clinics Dr.Mohamed Mounir
- Elite Dental Clinic
- Jun 29
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 2
Why take care of children's teeth?
Caring for baby teeth is essential for the emergence and condition of permanent teeth, jaw bone development, speech, and digestion. It also impacts the absorption of essential nutrients. A child's self-confidence and psychological state are also directly affected by the condition and appearance of baby teeth.
Does children's dental treatment require kids
dentist?
Pediatric dentistry is an important specialty that requires study and knowledge of the latest developments in early diagnosis of diseases and problems, as well as professional dental treatment to prevent premature tooth extraction, which would negatively impact permanent teeth and jaw bones.
A pediatric dentist is skilled at dealing psychologically with children based on his studies in child psychology, their personality types, and the best way to deal with them.
Is it preferable to treat children's teeth in a clinic equipped for children?
Yes, it's preferable. kids dentist whow is specialized and Having a play area for children in the dental office helps alleviate fear of the dentist. Playing with your child before they enter the dental office also positively impacts their psychology and acceptance of treatment. Having a room staffed with characters your child likes makes them feel safe and less anxious during dental treatment.
How to take care of children's teeth?
Brush your teeth two to three times a day with a toothpaste designed for children that does not contain strong flavors that can negatively affect the brushing process.
Watching a child brush their teeth regularly every day can lead to the child imitating their parents involuntarily, which can affect their behavior and habits positively or negatively, as they see fit.
Check your child's teeth regularly and monitor the appearance of teeth regularly and on time. If any discoloration appears in the teeth or if the appearance of baby teeth is delayed, a dentist must be consulted.
Regular check-ups with a pediatric dentist every 6 months lead to early diagnosis and treatment of any cavities or diseases.
What is the difference between baby and permanent teeth?
Baby teeth consist of the same layers as permanent teeth: enamel, dentin, and dental nerve. However, calcification of baby teeth is much less, so cavities appear and spread through the teeth, reaching the dental nerve faster and in less time than in permanent teeth.
Are baby teeth filled like permanent teeth? What materials are used?
Pediatric dentists fill baby teeth with the same materials used for permanent teeth, such as +++++++++ glass ionomer and tooth-colored composite.
Are root canal fillings done for children like adults?
Root canal treatment for baby teeth differs from that for permanent teeth in terms of the method and number of sessions. Root canal treatment for baby teeth involves removing the nerve from the crown of the tooth only, while in some cases, it is removed from the root of the tooth, such as in cases of abscesses. The materials used for root canal fillings for children's teeth differ from those used for permanent teeth and molars. Root canal fillings for children are performed in just one or two sessions with a specialized pediatric dentist to avoid premature extraction of the tooth, which would affect the eruption of permanent teeth and molars.
Are crowns placed after root canal treatment for children, as is the case with permanent teeth?
Yes, crowns are placed on baby teeth after root canal treatment. Crowns differ from permanent teeth in terms of the method and materials used. Prefabricated crowns are placed on baby teeth in various sizes and made of chrome steel. For permanent teeth, crowns are made from acrylic or zirconium, similar to tooth-like materials.
Are children's teeth can be treated under general anesthesia by kids dentist?
In some cases, fear of the pediatric dentist is the result of a past painful experience that has affected the child's psyche from dental treatment, making it difficult to treat his teeth under the influence of local anesthesia.
In this case, it is preferable to treat children's teeth under general anesthesia.
Is dental treatment under general anesthesia safe?
Before entering the operating room, medical tests are performed, such as a complete blood count, clotting rate, and bleeding rate, to ensure that the child or adult does not have any contraindications to entering the operating room.
Before, during and after the procedure, the anesthesiologist and the pediatric dentist are present to check on the child’s condition at all times, and they do not leave until the child is fully awake.
General anesthesia for children's teeth is considered very safe and has no negative effects on the child.
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