Pediatric Dentistry
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IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY TEETH
Most of the parents think that the milk teeth are expendable. We have heard them saying “anyway it is going to fall off within a few years, right?” Well the answer is Yes It will fall out but the question is When?
The when is important because
of multiple reasons.
The bottom line:
Teaching your child to develop good oral care habits with their primary teeth is very important! These early habits will help them keep those permanent teeth healthy for life!
Teaching your child to develop good oral care habits with their primary teeth is very important! These early habits will help them keep those permanent teeth healthy for life!
HOW MANY PRIMARY TEETH DO WE HAVE? WHEN DO
THEY FALL? WHAT COMES IN THEIR PLACE?
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How to brush milk teeth
MAINTENANCE OF PRIMARY TEETH
For Children the simplest way to brush is using the “Fones” Method
- Ask the Child to hold the brush horizontally on the surface of the teeth
- Go round and round around teeth gently without harming the gums
- Use soft bristle brush always
Which toothpaste should be used?
- Any toothpaste rich in fluoride content is good for children
- Use only Pea sized amount
- Spit out the tooth paste and do not eat it
- Brush for at least 2 minutes
TEETHING PROBLEMS
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NURSING BOTTLE CARIES
Children have a habit of sleeping while feeding, this might lead to accumulation of milk in areas of mouth, this accumulated milk can give rise to incidences of caries in children which spread rapidly
When to look out for them?
Inspect Orally during brushing your child’s teeth 4-8 years Age
What is the Treatment?
- Removal of Caries and restoration with Appropriate Fluoride Releasing Cements
- Pulpectomy or pulpotomy if Pulpal invasion is present
- Extraction if the tooth is no salvable
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