Child Care Dentistry
Here at care 32, pedodontics is about caring of children's teeth, which is extensively concerned with PREVENTION of dental problem.
Milk teeth in children are very important, as they act as guiding course for the underlying permanent teeth
Frequently asked question by mothers
First milk teeth appears at around 6-8 month of childs age.
Before the 1st tooth erupt, clean the childs mouth & gums with soft cotton cloth or gauze. As the teeth start to erupt clean them gently with children's toothpaste, about a size of rice gain.
Child may be cranky during teething. His gums may feel sore and tender. Parents can soothen this pain by gently massaging that area with a clean finger
Yes milk teeth can get cavities & they need to be treated.
As permanent teeth start to erupt, which is usually around 6 yrs of age,they can be prevented from decaying, by applying pit & fissure sealants by the dentist.
Yes milk teeth can get cavities & they need to be treated.
PIT AND FISSURE SEALANTS
Due to the anatomy of, chewing surface of permanent molars, they are more prone to decay. Pit & fissure sealants is a preventive treatment, werein a plastic material is placed in the pits & fissures of a molar tooth thus preventing the decay to occur.
Sometimes fluoride application are also done to protect the teeth which are more prone to decay.
Ways to protect your Childs oral health
Wipe the baby's gums with a gauze pad after each feed.
Begin brushing as the 1st tooth erupts.
