Paediatric Dentistry

One might think a worse any kid can get is cavities in their teeth, which is quite true. But not only cavities, but your kid might be facing other dental problems as well. These problems start from the time infants is about to grow his/her first tooth, to the falling of baby tooth and growing permanent tooth. As a parent, you might be focusing on easing the gums pain and comfortability of your little angel during teething, it is also important to think about pediatric dentistry. Once your child has their milk teeth out, everything will be in his/her mouth and your baby will want to eat and bite everything he/she can. The sugar intake is extremely high in kids of this age and due to which, cavity is very common among kids. Cavities develop when the enamel of the teeth is infected and worn down. The sooner you will start taking care of your child’s dental health, the healthier their oral health will be. Regular visits to dentist will prevent cavities and tooth decay.

Pediatric dentistry is taking care of your child’s oral health from the infancy through teens, to ensure their optimal oral health and prevention of cavities and other dental issues. This will make a strong foundation of lifelong better oral health. On the other side, regular dental visits promote a positive dental experience and a sense of maintaining oral health in children. Pediatric dentistry not only focuses on the oral health of children, but it is also meant to take care of them from the moment their first tooth emerges. It also addresses the issues of thumb sucking, which can have a direct impact on the shape of their teeth.

What are Pediatric Dentistry Problems?

Some parents often neglect their child’s oral and dental health and only get alarmed when the kid complains of tooth ache, and have cavities in their teeth. Cavities appear long after the infection had started. These issues can be avoided when you seek help of a pediatric dentist even before the problem arises. The common dental issues that your child is facing or might face include cavities, tooth decay, thumb sucking, gingivitis, sensitive teeth and bad breath.

Thumb sucking is very common in children and often starts from infancy. Normally, children stop this habit at certain stage in their life. But when if after crossing five, they still practice this, it will definitely cause problems with their teeth and jaw alignment. This habit can be prevented by simply giving positive reinforcement or engaging them in other activities which will not give them the time or chance to suck their thumbs. If not, then they are going to have serious dental problems later in life.

Cavities is the most common health problems in children all around the world. Cavities develop when the enamel which is a protective layer of teeth is broken down by the bacterial infection. This will result in extreme pain and sensitivity. Children are most susceptible to cavities because of two main reasons; one is that their teeth are still developing and second is that they consume acidic and sugary food a lot. Cavities can be avoided by taking care of their dental health, making them brush their teeth regularly and reducing their sugary products and drinks intake.

When the cavities spread and damage the enamel from the bacterial infection, the tooth starts decaying. In addition to pain and sensitivity, you child might as well lose that tooth. So, it is important to seek pediatric dentistry help before things reach to this level. You can bring your child for regular checkups at Dr. Greenwald & Dr. Barnouti Dental so that your child’s optimal oral health is maintained. And if any case they experience cavities or tooth infection, it can be prevented and treated at early stage, so that they do not reach at a stage when they have to lose their tooth.

You might sometimes have noticed red and swollen gums of your children. This happens due to the plaque build-up on the gums and teeth, this condition is called gingivitis, and is the most common dental problem faced by children. Because children take less care of their teeth, they do not brush properly or do not maintain a healthy routine, they are most likely to develop gingivitis. When you take your child for regular pediatric dentistry, the early signs of gingivitis can be detected and prevented from advancing.

Bad breath is another problem that is commonly faced by the children. This happens due to the negligence in maintaining healthy oral condition. Children often dodge their parents or lie about brushing their teeth at nighttime, so it is important to monitor their nighttime activities to ensure they are properly brushing their teeth before going to bed and early in the morning. In case, they are doing everything they are said, and still have a bad breath, it is a sign of underlying bacterial activities. Make sure to visit us at Hillcrest Mall 9350 Yonge St Suite 201, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 5G. Or you can email us at greenwaldbarnouti@gmail.com or give us a call on (905) 883-1334 if you live in Richmond Hill.