Childrens Dentistry

Baby/milk teeth or deciduous teeth are important because they are what the child chews, speaks and smiles with. We believe that these teeth should be reserved until the natural exfoliation; the deciduous teeth play a very important role in the proper alignment, spacing, and occlusion of the permanent teeth.

When second deciduous molars are lost prematurely, this can be very detrimental to the alignment of the permanent teeth.

A space maintainer is inserted to take the place of the "baby tooth" until the permanent tooth is ready to emerge, the space maintainer is a small metal device or plate that encircles the tooth and the space to be saved. It "holds" the space until the permanent tooth is ready to erupt, stopping the other teeth from tipping or drifting into the empty space. If teeth on either side of the open space encroach upon the empty space, there may not be room for the permanent tooth. The new permanent tooth may erupt out of its proper position and can affect positioning of other teeth. If teeth become crowded and out of alignment with each other, then the teeth are maloccluded. Malocclusion “bad bite” will make teeth are difficult to treat, have greater chances of becoming diseased, and later might require orthodontic treatment.

We would like to see children as young as the age of 2 years so they can get familiar with us and the practice we find this a very important step in overcoming any fear that may devolpe later .

If you’ve not visited us before and you are interested in having your children mouths examined, Feel free to contact us for a consultation to find out how we can help you.

Whether you're a parent, guardian or grandparent, I know that having children means you stay busy. I also know, with three kids of my own, that dental health can be easily overlooked with everything else going on. Children's oral hygiene, though, is extremely important and understanding the basics of children's dental and oral healthcare needs is the first step in helping your child establish a lifetime of healthy oral habits at an early age. One of the best ways to educate children about dental health and maintaining good oral hygiene is to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of children’s dentistry.

Oral Hygiene

Brushing children’s teeth twice a day, flossing daily and regular dental checkups are essential for establishing good oral hygiene at an early age. You will need to brush your child's teeth until they are old enough to do it on their own (when they are able to rinse and spit out the toothpaste without swallowing it).

Preventing Cavities

While the best protection against tooth decay is good oral health, additional steps can be taken to prevent cavities. Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride. When your child’s permanent back teeth erupt, you should talk to your child's dentist about applying dental sealants.

Dental Habits

Children can develop dental habits at a very early age. While it is important to maintain good oral habits in children, it is equally important to understand and break the bad habits.

Dental Problems

If your child does develop cavities, you should take him to the dentist for an evaluation and possible fillings. Do not be under the misconception that children do not need to have cavities filled because their baby teeth will fall out eventually. The fact is that children keep many of their baby teeth for a long time and cavities can be painful.

Nutrition

Nutrition plays an important role in good dental health. Eating nutritional snacks and limiting the amount of sugary drinks will help to prevent plaque from forming on the teeth.