PEDODONTICS
Pediatric Dentistry

• Are primary teeth important?
• They hold the place open for permanent teeth.
• Healthy primary teeth boosts child’s self-image and confidence.
• Healthy primary teeth help children to speak properly.
• They help children to bite and chew their food properly.
• Due to these reasons, you should take good care of your child’s primary teeth.

Are primary teeth more prone to decay than the permanent teeth?

Nutrition, tooth structure and oral care are important factors in tooth decay formation. Structure of primary teeth is more prone to decaying compared permanent teeth. It is important for children to care for oral hygiene.

Do primary teeth cavities need to be filled?

Even superficial decays found in primary teeth threaten adjacent teeth. Decays in primary teeth progresses to the nerves and causes inflammation at the root tip, causing pain as well as affecting the permanent teeth under the primary teeth.

What should be done if permanent teeth come in before the primary teeth fall out?

This condition, which is often seen in incisors and canines, can cause the primary teeth to fall later. In this case, it may be necessary to extract primary teeth. Accurate diagnosis and treatment planning should be made in consultation with our pediatric dentists and you should not postpone with your regular checks.

Can root canal treatment be done on primary teeth?

All kinds of methods should be tried to keep primary tooth in the mouth as premature falling of primary teeth will cause crooked teeth. If the tooth is damaged due to infection or trauma, it should be attempted to extend the life of primary tooth with root canal treatment.

When should you have your child examined in order to understand if he or she will have crooked teeth in the future?

From an orthodontic point of view, your child’s first check-up should be done at an average age of 7-8 years during time the teeth start to erupt. Early diagnosis is important for potential problems. Early diagnosis will increase the success of orthodontic treatment as in any treatment.