Pediatric Dentist start Dental Care very early
Pediatric Dentist are dedicated to Oral Health from infancy through the teen years. Remember, infants and children are not immune to Oral Health Problems.
THE TRAINING
- 4 years of Dental Schools. - 2 additional years of residency in Dentistry for infants, children, teens, and children with special needs.
The goals of a Pediatric Dentist are: - Teach children the importance of Oral Hygiene. - How to take care of their teeth. - Help children feel comfortable visiting the Dentist.
What kind of treatment are they providing?
- Infant Oral Health exams, which include risk assessment for caries in mother and child. - Preventive Dental Care including cleaning, nutrition and diet recommendations. - Habit counseling (pacifier, thumb sucking). - Early assessment and treatment for straightening teeth and correcting of an improper bite. - Repair of tooth cavities or defects. - Diagnosis of oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit disorder. - Management of gum diseases and conditions. - Care for Dental injuries (fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth).
Report of poor Oral Health in our children
In 2002, "Oral Health in America: A report from the Surgeon General" found that dental caries (tooth decay or cavities) is the most chronic childhood ailment. It is 5 times more common than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever. In 2005, The Center of Disease Control and Prevention found that tooth decay is the most chronic disease among children aged 5 to 17. Oral Health Problems affecting infants are also very serious.
What our children eat affects their teeth! Sugar and starches can cause tooth decay because it is more difficult to clean babies and childrens teeth. You can see debris of food remaining in childrens teeth resulting in bacteria growth and ultimately tooth decay.
Oral and Dental Care necessities for children and infants Baby teeth cleaning - Baby teeth should be cleaned as soon as they come in. Clean baby teeth with soft wash cloth after every bottle or meal. When more than one tooth is present, use a small tooth brush and warm water.
Childrens teeth should be brushed after giving medicine. Acids contained in medicine may eat away at tooth enamel which is the natural protective coating of the teeth.
Fluoride treatment should be monitored by the Pediatric Dentist.
Dental flossing is recommended and parents need to start flossing when two teeth emerge next to each other. At 6 years of age, children should be able to floss themselves. Mouth washing is only recommended by the age of 7.
Remember to change your childrens toothbrushes every 3 months.
As you can see, Pediatric Dentist starts Dental Care at a very early age.
Periodontist
Is a specialist who treat the gums and the supportive structures
of the teeth.
Oral-maxillofacial Surgeon
can do miracle for patients who have been in terrible situations
like: Accident, Burns, Dog mauling in the face or deformities.
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