Pediatric Dental Care

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The Importance of Pediatric Dental Care
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Why Are The Primary Teeth Important?

• Neglected cavities can lead to problems which
  affect developing permanent teeth
• Thus it is very important to maintain the health
  of the primary teeth

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Eruption Of Child's Teeth
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Eruption Of Child's Teeth

• Childrens teeth begin forming before birth
• the first baby teeth to erupt through the gums
  are the lower central incisors (4 months)
• All 20 primary teeth usually appear by age 3, the
  pace and order of their eruption varies.

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Dental Emergencies For Children

• Toothache
• Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
• Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
• Knocked Out Baby Tooth

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Dental Emergencies For Children

• Chipped/Fractured Permanent Tooth
• Chipped/Fractured Baby Tooth
• Severe Blow to the Head
• Possible Broken or Fractured Jaw

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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

• This is caused by frequent and long exposures of
  an infants teeth to liquids that contain sugar -
  milk (including breast milk), formula, fruit
  juice and other sweetened drinks.

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Care for the Childs Teeth

• Brushing Tips
• Starting at birth, clean your child's gums with a
  soft cloth and water
• As soon as the child's teeth erupt, brush them
  with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
• Use an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste during
  the age of 2-5 and make sure your child does not
  swallow it.

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Flossing Tips

• Flossing should begin when any two teeth touch.
• Flossing removes plaque between teeth and under
  the gumline

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Good Diet Healthy Teeth

• Healthy eating habits lead to healthy teeth
• Most snacks that children eat can lead to cavity
  formation
• Choose nutritious food for the child which are
  healthier and better for childrens teeth.

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Pediatric Dental Treatments

• Topical Fluoride
• Dental Sealants
• Root Canal Treatment
• Bonding

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Concerns of a pediatric dentist

•  Keeping children cavity-free
• Helping children get enough fluoride

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Concerns of a pediatric dentist

• Dealing with bad habits, like thumb-sucking
• Ensuring that the first teeth erupt in a healthy
  way
• Dental injuries in children who play sports.

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Child's First Visit to the Dentist

• It is generally recommended that a child be seen
  by a dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months
  after his or her first tooth comes in

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• For more information about pediatric Dentistry
  and Services,
• Refer http//www.drpaulsdentalclinic.com/pediatr
  ic-dentist-dubai
• Or call 971 4 357 5783