Pediatric Dentistry
What is pediatric dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry is the speciality dedicated to the care of children and adolescents, identifying any anomaly, whether in the teeth or in the bones, in order to be able to carry out early orthodontic or surgical treatment. Bad habits are detected in order to re-educate them and information is provided on proper oral hygiene procedures.
To ensure good dental health, check-ups should be carried out approximately every 6 months. Caries can cause infectious outbreaks that are harmful to health in the long term.
FAQ's about pedatric dentistry
Normally with the eruption of the first tooth, at 6 months of age, dental eruption and hygiene should be monitored. At 2-3 years of age all the primary teeth should be in the mouth and at 6 years of age the first permanent molar tooth should erupt, however, there may be small delays that should be checked radiographically. From the age of 6, it is advisable to visit the orthodontist in case it is necessary to modify the growth of the maxillary bones or to create space for the rest of the permanent teeth.
From the eruption of the first tooth, at approximately 6 months of age. They should be cleaned with a damp gauze until 2-3 years of age when all the primary teeth are in the mouth. At this age a child can pick up a toothbrush, always under the supervision of their mentor to ensure correct brushing.
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