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pediatric dentistry
It is the branch of dentistry that deals with oral health in children.. Its purpose is to prevent children from suffering more serious problems in adulthood. During their childhood, parents or guardians, with the help of the dentist, are responsible for transmitting correct hygiene habits to the child to ensure a healthy oral state in the future.
In Matilde Montiel Dental Clinic We are committed to prevention and care from an early age, to avoid serious oral problems, and treat them in the event that they appear with the simplest treatments.
For this reason, we are attached to the Children's Dental Care Program (PADI), which consists of a preventive program promoted by the Autonomous Community of Murcia, to which all children between 6 and 8 years of age who have the health card of the Social Security.
Dental eruption is a physiological process by which the tooth moves from its initial position in the maxilla to its final position in the oral cavity.
In humans, the dental eruption process occurs twice, first with the appearance of temporary or milk teeth, which begins around 6 months and ends around 2 and a half years; and later with the eruption of permanent teeth, which come out after 6 years.
The first milk tooth erupts around 6 months of age; but it should be clarified that the eruption process is different in each person and it is normal for the eruptive rhythm to vary, therefore it is normal for the appearance of the first tooth to occur between 3 and 12 months.
The temporary dentition consists of a total of 20 dental pieces that follow the order of eruption that reflects the following scheme.
When the tooth is ready to erupt, the gum is often inflamed, which can cause some discomfort in the baby. There are effective methods that will help calm him down, such as using cool teethers or lightly rubbing the gums with a clean finger.
The eruption of milk teeth marks a key moment in the oral health of children, since they influence the speech process, food intake, swallowing, chewing, etc.
Throughout the temporary dentition stage, you should keep in mind that dental hygiene is especially important. Remember that you must instill in your child good oral cleaning routines.
In case he is still not able to brush his teeth with a toothbrush, you should pass a gauze pad with water over his gums or teeth to remove food debris and avoid, in this way, the affection of caries.
In addition, there are certain habits at this stage that can cause future occlusion problems. An example of them is thumb sucking or the abusive use of bottles or pacifiers. Try, as far as possible, to eradicate these customs.
The primary dentition stage lasts until 6-7 years.
Once the child begins with the dental replacement, the milk teeth begin to be replaced by the definitive pieces.
Usually the mixed dentition stage extends between 6 and 12 years. In it, the temporary pieces will coexist with the definitive ones.
During this stage, the child can make his first visit to the orthodontist.
Once the child begins with the dental replacement, the milk teeth begin to be replaced by the definitive pieces.
Usually the mixed dentition stage extends between 6 and 12 years. In it, the temporary pieces will coexist with the definitive ones.
During this stage, the child can make his first visit to the orthodontist.
The final or permanent dentition stage ends when the person has all the permanent teeth erupted. The permanent dentition is made up of a total of 32 dental pieces. There are times when the wisdom teeth do not erupt or there is a development problem in certain teeth and they do not erupt, we are talking about dental agenesis.
As in the other stages of teething, you must be especially methodical with the hygiene and care of your mouth to avoid different conditions that may harm the stability of the teeth such as cavities or periodontal diseases.
The objective of the exploration of the minor's oral cavity is to detect any anomaly early in order to apply an individual and personalized treatment. Next, we are going to detail the three main problems facing oral health during the first years of life.
Cavities are not an adult thing. The reality is that caries can appear at any age from the appearance of the first teeth.
The smallest of the house are potential patients due to the abuse of sugars, for example, with the consumption of chocolate, sweets, industrial pastries, juices and carbonated drinks, etc.
More factors are involved in the formation of caries, such as the quality of the enamel, the response of the immune system to bacteria and genetic factors.
When we detect that a cavity has formed, it is essential to treat it as soon as possible to avoid the formation of more serious problems such as pulpitis or dental abscesses.
These first years of life are key to detect possible anomalies in the development of the teeth, the dental structure and also with the bite problems.
Indeed, the development of occlusion is a complex process that spans many years, from early childhood to well into adult life.
However, it is essential to assess the current situation according to the stage of development, in order to diagnose if it is within a normal state or not.
Both bite problems and dental development force children to need orthodontics.
A fairly common problem in children is dental trauma. These traumas usually occur in children between the ages of 7 and 11 years, and can seriously affect the affected dental piece, which can even be lost if a solution is not applied in time.
Traumatic injuries affect dental tissues, periodontium and alveolar bone.
They can also produce aesthetic alterations, and alterations in function and modification in dental occlusion.
At Clínica Dental Matilde Montiel we instruct in brushing techniques and dental hygiene guidelines, as well as the implementation of healthy habits for proper orofacial development.
During childhood, the need for a dental appliance, that is, orthodontics, is quite common.
The dental appliance during childhood is usually placed for a functional purpose, that is, so that the child has a correct development of the maxillary bones and teeth.
The objective? Correct any alteration or anomaly of bone or dental development.
Obturation is what is commonly known as a dental filling, a treatment that is performed on both children, youth and adults.
This intervention is necessary when we have not been able to prevent the appearance of cavities and it generates certain discomfort in the child's oral cavity.
Fluoride application is one of the most frequent caries prevention treatments in children.
The objective of it is to remineralize the enamel of the teeth.
This way they will have stronger and healthier teeth, and the chances of having cavities are substantially reduced.
Pulpectomy is a treatment whose objective is the elimination of damaged pulp tissue, either due to a caries condition that has not been treated in time, or due to dental trauma.
Pulpectomy is what in adults is known as endodontics. The difference is that in children it affects a milk tooth and not a permanent tooth. And that the material used for padding is made of a resorbable material.
Having seen the most common dental problems and treatments during childhood, pediatric dentistry experts advise guidelines and dental habits with which these problems can be largely avoided.
To prevent cavities, a good daily hygiene routine must be put into practice.
Therefore, at this stage of life, parental control is necessary to ensure that our child complies with brushing guidelines. We must control both the technique and the frequency and duration of each brushing.
It is also very important to use a child's toothbrush; with a small head and soft bristles. As well as using a fluoridated toothpaste.
Food deserves special mention, since it is important to avoid excess sugar by minimizing the consumption of foods that are common among children today, such as industrial pastries, carbonated drinks, sweets, etc.
For proper dental and bite development, it is essential to correct parafunctional habits such as thumb sucking, pacifier use, oral breathing and atypical swallowing.
The posterior crossbite is one of the most frequent problems and can be corrected after the disappearance of the habits.
Regardless of these tips, it is very important to attend periodic check-ups to ensure the good state of the child's oral health.
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