Pedodontics is the branch of dentistry addressed to children.
Children’s dentistry entails aspects such as patient monitoring from the eruption of the first tooth to the change of the last milk tooth with the permanent tooth.
- Cavity prevention
- Isolation of the dental surface
- Patient monitoring
- Sealing of molars and pre-molars
Tooth cleaning is performed from early childhood, before dental eruption, while the recommendation is to clean the gums after every meal by means of a gauze dipped in water. When children’s teeth start appearing, it is recommended to use a soft toothbrush, together with a small quantity of fluoride toothpaste.
Pedodontics supports a healthy mouth hygiene, which must take place from early infancy, so that it can be assimilated and assumed during the entire life. In the case of children aged 6 to 15, a sealing operation can be performed. This is achieved by isolating the dental surface from the mouth cavity. This method is applied especially to children who already have permanent teeth. Sealing is not a painful operation and is performed by applying a seal on the dental grooves positioned on the molars and pre-molars, which are the teeth with the capacity to retain food residues.
Sealing is performed by means of a special material intended to release fluoride and protect the dental tissue. This process actually creates a barrier between the teeth and isolates them from the factors which cause cavities.
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