Treatment of primary and molar teeth
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Causes of dental diseases in children
- Poor oral hygiene
- Prolonged use of a nipple on a bottle, especially when the baby falls asleep with it in his mouth
- Transmission of pathogens from parents to children, for example, when using shared utensils
- Genetic predisposition to diseases of teeth and gums
- Excessive consumption of sweets and drinks
- Insufficient intake of calcium and fluoride from food
Prevention of dental diseases
To prevent caries in children, it is recommended to breastfeed until the age of one, daily brushing of teeth, and limiting the consumption of sweets until the age of three. It is also important to visit the pediatric dentist 1-2 times a year.
To strengthen your teeth, it is recommended to add dairy products to your diet. They contain calcium, which is beneficial for tooth enamel. It is also worth including vegetables, fruits and fish in the menu. They contain magnesium, phosphorus, fluorine and many vitamins that are important for the prevention of periodontal disease.
How children with caries are treated
Baby teeth are especially susceptible to tooth decay due to their thin enamel. In the initial stages of the disease, dental drilling is not required. It is enough to polish and use a remineralizing paste. Advanced caries requires deeper intervention. A pediatric dentist performs a tooth filling with a photopolymer composite or glass ionomer cement under general anesthesia or sedation. Depending on the patient’s health, the patient may require consultations with highly specialized specialists - a therapist, a cardiologist, an endocrinologist.
The use of anesthesia in pediatric dentistry
The use of anesthesia and sedation in the treatment of primary teeth in children is often justified and even recommended. It is important to understand the difference between these methods:
- Sedation helps calm the child and reduce anxiety before the procedure. For this purpose, doctors use safe means, for example, nitrous oxide. It does not anesthetize, but only relaxes the baby
- Anesthesia. Involves complete immersion of the child in sleep during treatment. For this purpose, drugs such as sevoran (through a breathing mask) and propofol (intravenously) are used. They do not have a negative effect on the child’s nervous system
Treatment of children's teeth under anesthesia is recommended in the following cases:
- Difficulties in establishing contact between the doctor and the child
- The child has a strong fear of dental procedures
- Upcoming complex or multiple interventions, for example, removal of several teeth or treatment of deep caries
For preschoolers and primary schoolchildren, staying in a dental chair for a long time can be difficult. Pediatric dentistry with anesthesia allows you to carry out the necessary procedures without discomfort and pain.
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Treatment of baby teeth
AirFlow teeth cleaningTreatment of pulpitis and periodontitis of primary teeth
Treatment of caries of milk and permanent teeth Crowns for baby teeth Removing a baby toothPreserving tooth vitality using Biodentine
Treatment of caries in children without a drill using the ICON method
Fissure sealing to protect teeth from caries
Dental treatment in a dream
Dental remotherapy in childrenRestoration of milk and permanent teeth after injuries
Lip frenuloplasty
Online consultation with a pediatric dentist
Oral hygiene according to the Swiss GBT protocol
Plastic frenulum of the tongue
Appointment to the doctor
Why is it important to treat baby teeth?
Treatment of baby teeth should begin as soon as they appear. At an early age, when children consume little sweets, the risk of developing caries is low. At 3-5 years of age, the amount of sugar consumed increases, and oral hygiene is often not maintained properly, so the likelihood of dental problems increases.
At the age of 5-6 years, the replacement of baby teeth with permanent ones begins. This process is usually completed by age 14. If baby teeth are not treated, caries and other diseases can lead to their early loss and even harm future permanent teeth. In addition, if left untreated, difficulties arise in diction and chewing food, and the digestion process is disrupted.