Pediatric Dentistry: Between Children's Fear and Ease of Treatment
Tooth decay is damage that occurs when bacteria in a child's mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, creating holes in the teeth. If left untreated, these holes can cause pain, infection, and even tooth loss.
Causes of Tooth Decay
There are a number of steps that have already been taken to cause tooth decay that causes pain for your child:
Leaving food residue, especially starches and sugars, on your child's teeth.
Infection of the mouth with a type of bacteria that combines with food to form a thin, sticky layer called plaque.
The bacteria in plaque feed on the sugar and starch found in food.
The bacteria use the sugar and starch to produce a variety of acids.
The acids begin to eat away at the minerals on the enamel.
Over time, this erosion can turn into tartar.
In addition to damaging your teeth, plaque and tartar can also irritate your gums and cause gum disease.
Toothbrushing Tips for Children
Start brushing your child's teeth as soon as the first baby teeth appear.
Brush your child's teeth twice a day for about two minutes using fluoride toothpaste.
Make sure children don't eat toothpaste from the tube.
Make sure to schedule regular dental checkups to detect any cavities early.
How to Treat Tooth Decay
There are many ways your dentist can help when your child develops tooth decay, and the pediatric dental clinic is specially equipped to help children avoid feeling intimidated or afraid of any action.
The dentist may recommend one of these methods depending on your child's condition:
Filling: If there is a cavity in the tooth, the dentist will remove the decayed tooth tissue and then replace the tooth with a filling material.
Extraction: In severe cases, when the damage to the tooth pulp cannot be repaired, the dentist may extract the tooth. The dentist may also suggest a bridge or implant to replace the missing tooth.
Fluoride Treatment: If you suffer from early tooth decay, fluoride treatment can help the enamel repair itself.
For more advice on your child's teeth or if you have any questions,
Contact Dr. Wael Badr Dental Implant and Cosmetic Center, and the medical team will respond as soon as possible.
Why Dr. Wael Badr Dental Implant and Cosmetic Center is the best choice for your child:
At Dr. Wael Badr Dental Implant and Cosmetic Center, we guarantee your child complete comfort and peace of mind, using the best methods for treating and reassuring children.
We are fully aware of the reasons why children fear clinics, so we work on their psychology from the first meeting until their treatment plan is completed smoothly and easily.
