Dentistry
Paediatric dentistry
Paediatric dentistry takes care of children’s oral health up to adolescence.
Dentistry
Paediatric dentistry takes care of children’s oral health up to adolescence.
Paediatric dentistry is a specialisation in Dentistry that aims to accompany the birth of the first teeth, preserve the permanent dentition and create correct oral hygiene habits encouraging and promoting regular visits to the dentist for children and adolescents.
This is the area of the Dentistry where the first contact is made with the dental practitioner. Here is assessed the state of oral health, is controlled the dental eruption and preventive treatments are carried out.
These consultations are also important to teach children and parents to brush their teeth properly and to encourage the use of fluoride and dental floss. Take your children to the dentist regularly. Take care of their health and oral hygiene.
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Children’s oral health starts with the eruption of the first teeth, around the age of six months. Taking care of the gums and milk teeth is important for the good growth and alignment of the permanent teeth. Children’s oral health benefits their chewing, swallowing and speech functions, which are essential for their development.
A child’s deciduous teeth are completed when they are between two and four years old. Children are usually not very dextrous and will need help brushing their teeth. Between the ages of five and seven milk teeth begin to fall out and permanent teeth are born. From the age of eight their dentition is mixed and children are able to brush their teeth alone.
The brush should be placed at a 45-degree angle in relation to the gums and moved gently in a circular motion. The chewing surfaces should be brushed in short back-and-forth movements. The tongue should also be cleaned to remove bacteria and purify the breath.
The so-called milk teeth, or deciduous teeth, erupt from around six months of age.
As a general rule permanent teeth appear from the age of six and lasts until the wisdom teeth erupt (around 18 years old)
During childhood teeth are more prone to tooth decay. Children eat more often and are less skilful at brushing their teeth. Help your child brush their teeth after meals so they can reach more difficult places. Use a toothpaste with fluoride and offer healthy snacks with a lower sugar content.
Yes. The best time to start is when two teeth come into contact. Use approximately 30 cm of floss. Carefully follow the curves of the teeth. Make sure you clean below the line of the gum without forcing.
The dentist will examine your child’s teeth and gums and will tell you if there is any problem or recommendation to maintain the child’s oral health. This is a good time to understand the need for fluoride supplements, preventive methods, such as fissure sealants, or receive information about the alignment of your child’s teeth.
You should immediately consult your dentist for advice. Incorrectly positioned teeth make hygiene difficult and compromise function and aesthetics.
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