Pediatric Dentistry in kakinada

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 The most efficient way to prevent pit and fissure caries is by effectively sealing the fissures using resins called pit and fissure sealants 

 Fluoride is a naturally occurring element, which has shown to prevent tooth decay by as much as 50-70%, Despite the advantages, too little or too much fluoride can be detrimental to the teeth. With little or no fluoride, the teeth aren’t strengthened to help them resist cavities. Excessive fluoride ingestion by young children can lead to dental fluorosis, which is typically a chalky white discoloration (brown in advanced cases) of the permanent teeth

 Baby Teeth Get Fillings. Though baby teeth aren't permanent, they are the only teeth your child will have for several years, until the adult teeth come in. To preserve your child's oral health, your dentist will opt to drill out the cavities in baby teeth and fill or crown them accordingly 

The pulpotomy root canal procedure removes the infected pulp tissue within the crown of the tooth.The pulpotomy is followed with a final restoration such as a filling, a white zirconia crown or stainless steel crown. After the pulpotomy (baby root canal procedure) is complete; your child should feel better

 When the decay in a baby tooth is extensive and has affected  the nerve of the tooth and caused the tooth to die (abcess), a pulpectomy treatment is needed.  In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are completely removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function. 

 Stainless steel crowns are metal caps used  to repair a decayed baby molar (back tooth) and prevent it decaying further. They are made to fit the exact size and shape of a child's molar. They are used to cap teeth with large or deep cavities. 

Stainless steel crowns are metal caps used  to repair a decayed baby molar (back tooth) and prevent it decaying further. They are made to fit the exact size and shape of a child's molar. They are used to cap teeth with large or deep cavities.

Early interceptive treatment allows us to create the best functioning smiles, in the most efficient way possible. Younger children have the advantage of a growing jaw that can be guided to ensure there is enough room for all of the permanent teeth to be spaced properly. If we can do the necessary work of getting the jaw and mouth ready beforehand, we can reduce the amount of time your child ultimately spends in braces The goal is to reduce the severity of the issue so that future orthodontic treatment can be simple.

 Space maintainers are used when a primary tooth has been prematurely lost (or extracted) to hold space for the developing permanent tooth. If space is not maintained, teeth on either side of the extraction site can drift into the space and prevent the permanent tooth from erupting into its proper position.  The space maintainer will be removed from your child’s mouth once his/her permanent tooth replacing the extracted tooth comes in. 

Whether you wear braces or not, protecting your smile while playing sports is essential. Injuries to the mouth and jaw are among the most common injuries suffered by children. Mouthguards help protect your teeth and gums.If your children participate in basketball, boxing,cricket, hockey, football, gymnastics, martial arts,  track and field,volleyball,weightlifting or wrestling, we recommends you wear a mouthguard.

Preserving baby teeth is an important part of dental care for children to maintain the right amount of space for the adult teeth to come in. However, sometimes your dentist will have no choice but to pull the baby tooth early. If the decay is so advanced it’s causing gum issues or pain for your child, extraction becomes the best option.

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 Although they don't last as long as permanent teeth, your child's first teeth play an important role in his development. While they're in place, these primary teeth help your little one speak, smile and chew properly. They also hold space in the jaw for permanent teeth. If a child loses a tooth too early—due to damage or decay—nearby teeth may encroach on that space, which can result in crooked or misplaced permanent teeth. Also, your child's general health is affected by the oral health of the teeth and gums 

Even before your baby's first tooth appears, we recommend you clean his gums after feedings with a damp, soft washcloth. As soon as his first tooth appears, you can start using a toothbrush. Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small head. You can most likely find a toothbrush designed for infants at your local medical shops.

Certain types of bacteria live in our mouths. When these bacteria come into contact with sugary foods left behind on our teeth after eating, acids are produced. These acids attack the enamel on the exterior of the teeth, eventually eating through the enamel and creating holes in the teeth, which we call cavities.

Be sure that your child brushes his teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.  Check with your  dentist about a fluoride supplement, which helps tooth enamel be harder and more resistant to decay. Avoid sugary foods and drinks, limit snacking, and maintain a healthy diet. And finally, make regular appointments so that we can check the health of your child's teeth and provide professional cleanings.

Sealants cover the pits and fissures in teeth that are difficult to brush and therefore susceptible to decay. We recommend sealants as a safe, simple way to help your child avoid cavities, especially for molars, which are hardest to reach.

The large majority of children suck their thumbs or fingers as infants. Most grow out of it by the age of four without causing any permanent damage to their teeth. If you child continues sucking after permanent teeth erupt, or sucks aggressively, let us know and we can check to see if any problems may arise from the habit and recommend treatment as indicated.