Pediatric Dentistry is challenging field in dentistry, which deals with treating children’s teeth. Child teeth are very important as premature loss of primary teeth may affect physical health of a child and affect permanent tooth eruption complications.
Commonly procedures performed are:
Tooth colour filling
Extraction
Pulpotomy
Dental Crown
Pits and fissure sealant
Space maintainer
What Does a Pediatric Dentist Do?
Pediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral health care designed to meet the needs of growing children and teenagers. They provide:
• Oral health exams
• Teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments
• Diagnosis and early treatment to straighten teeth or correct an improper bite
• Cavity removal
• Repair for dental injuries like fractured, displaced teeth
• Gum disease management to prevent pediatric periodontal disease
• Early detection of oral health conditions resulting from diabetes, asthma, hay fever, and ADHD