Pediatric Dentistry

Comprehensive Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty dedicated to the treatment of children from infancy through the teenage years. The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers require unique approaches in managing their dental needs, behavior, growth, growth and Development, and guiding them to a lifetime of dental health.
It is very important to maintain the health of the primary teeth. Neglected cavities can and frequently do lead to problems which affect developing permanent teeth. Primary teeth or baby teeth are important for:
Proper chewing and eating, Providing space for the permanent teeth and guiding them into the correct position; when a baby tooth is lost too early, the permanent teeth can drift into the empty space and make it difficult for other adult teeth to find room when they come in. This can make teeth crooked or crowded. That’s why starting infants off with good oral care can help protect their teeth for decades to come. The ADA recommends that parents take children to a dentist no later than their first birthday and then at intervals recommended by their dentist. Permitting normal development of the jaw bones and muscles, Primary teeth also affect the development of speech and Pronunciation and add to an attractive appearance. Decayed or abscessed primary teeth act as foci of infection, which can spread harmful bacteria to various parts of body, particularly the tonsils, adenoid and the heart
Teaching your child good oral hygiene habits early can lead to a lifelong healthy smile, but did you know that just because babies don’t have any visible teeth, doesn’t mean they can’t get cavities? A baby’s 20 primary teeth are already present in the jaws at birth. And those baby teeth that begin coming through the gums around 6 months help set the stage for future smiles by keeping space in the jaw for adult teeth.

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