Pedodontics

Pediatric dentistry plays a crucial preventive role, as well as a therapeutic role when necessary.

Ideally, you should introduce your child to regular check-ups with a dentist at an early age. In pediatric dentistry, establishing a trusting, gentle, and patient relationship is essential. The sooner this bond is established, the better. We believe this is vital for your child, so that any treatment is a non-traumatic experience.

Consulting a pediatric dentist is an opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the specifics of pediatric dental hygiene and to learn, both for yourself and your child, effective brushing techniques and good eating habits to adopt.

This consultation can lead to early detection of certain dental problems, including those related to malocclusion. This would allow for rapid referral to an expert orthodontist.

Thanks to screening, pediatric dentistry is able to prevent potential problems with speech, swallowing, and chewing. It focuses on correcting harmful habits such as thumb sucking, pacifier use, unilateral chewing, and infantile swallowing. Pediatric dentistry also makes it possible to identify any dental delays that could affect the alignment of the teeth.

First, a pediatric dentist's role is to educate your child about the importance of oral hygiene. It is essential to note that baby teeth can be affected by cavities just like adult teeth. That is why, as soon as the first teeth appear, it is important to establish a habit of regular and appropriate brushing. It is recommended that you brush your child's teeth twice a day with a soft toothbrush and suitable toothpaste. Your pediatric dentist will show you the correct technique and is available to answer any questions you may have.

A type of tooth decay known as early childhood caries can appear beforethe age of 5. If your child's enamel begins to lose its natural whiteness and become dull, this should prompt a visit to the pediatric dentist. Preventing tartar buildup is essential: at the Sana Oris dental clinic, our exclusive periodontists can explain how to care for your child's gums.

The presence of certain signs during a clinical examination may lead your pediatric dentist to refer you for orthodontic treatment:

• Gap and lack of contact between teeth
• Malocclusion and dental crowding
• Narrow jaw, deviation of the lower jaw
• Mouth breathing

An initial comprehensive oral examination may lead tofurther investigations being recommended. These will be carried out on site at our clinic. Our state-of-the-art technical facilities have been designed to ensure optimal comfort for our pediatric patients.

During this pediatric dentistry consultation at the Sana Oris dental clinic, understanding your child's needs is the first step before any follow-up plan or treatment decision is made.

For example, tooth decay must be treated quickly because it can worsen very rapidly in children. In addition to being painful and disrupting your child's sleep, it can affect tooth growth as well asspeech and language development.

Any orthodontic treatment depends on the child's age and the initial problem.

During puberty, treatment specifics differ because growth must be taken into account. Your pediatric dentist may refer you to a specialist orthodontist.