CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY

Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry that is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of childhood dental diseases from early childhood until puberty.

The aim of pediatric dentistry treatments is to accompany the growth and development of a correct dentition to detect and avoid severe oral problems in adulthood. At this age it is very important to gain good health and dental hygiene habits, as well as to give an immediate response to problems that may appear, in many cases on temporary teeth, or milk teeth. 

Among the diseases and problems that can appear in these stages and that require immediate action,are caries and dental trauma.

Steps in Pediatric Dentistry Treatment

• Pediatric dentistry - pedodontics; It is a surgical method performed to treat the disorders that occur in the mouth and jaw structures of children between the ages of 0-15. These methods are applied for the following purposes.
• Child prostheses, tooth extractions etc.
• Oral and dental care, nutritional recommendations,
• Protective and preventive applications of tooth decay (Fluorid Gel, Fluorid Varnish, Fissure Sealant),
• Restorative treatments in milk and permanent teeth,
• Placeholders,
• Treatments aimed at stopping bad oral habits (finger sucking, lip biting, nail biting, etc.),
• Endodontic treatments (canal treatments etc.),

It is very important to provide regular check-ups from the period when the first teeth erupt in order to protect both the jaw-bone development and the oral health of children entering the growth period in the developmental age.

Early diagnosis is very important thanks to early controls and hygiene habits. This treatment is essential to avoid any problems in the future. It is especially important to keep the milk teeth healthy in the mouth until certain age periods.

Are Protective Practices Important?

The first aim of pediatric dentistry is to take measures to prevent dental problems. These methods are very necessary for children to have healthy teeth and prevent their teeth from decaying. In short, for preventive applications to prevent dental caries, help should be sought from doctors who are experts in oral and dental health and nutrition.