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PEDODONTICS

Paedodontics is a subspecialty of dentistry that focuses on the care and management of children’s teeth. It treats patients from birth to adolescence age. The Pedodontist is basically concerned with the prevention, which includes instruction in a proper diet, fluoride use, and oral hygiene practices. The Pedodontist’s routine practice focuses on caries (tooth decay), but it also includes influencing tooth alignment.

While the primary focus is on treating tooth decay (caries), a pedodontist also addresses issues related to tooth alignment and development. With a patient-centered approach, this specialty aims to establish healthy oral habits early and provide comprehensive dental care tailored to the unique needs of children.

PEDODONTICS TREATMENT

Regular dental checkups every six months are crucial for children, including teeth cleaning, exams, and fluoride treatments to prevent decay. Paedodontic procedures may include fillings to treat cavities, extractions for damaged or overcrowded teeth, crowns for restoring damaged teeth, root canals for infections, X-rays to detect issues, and sealants to protect molars. In some cases, treatments like orthodontics or oral surgery may be needed, especially during adolescence, to ensure proper tooth and jaw alignment and prevent future dental problems.

Paedodontic treatment may also include oral as well as maxillofacial surgery,orthodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics in some cases. Orthodontics, for example,is most commonly performed during a child’s adolescent years because this is the best time to ensure that the teeth and jawbones are properly aligned.