Welcome to the section of our website dedicated to Pediatric Dentistry.

If you're reading this page, it's because you want more information about your children's oral health and are seeking advice on how to improve it.

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Cultivating oral health awareness starts from an early age, even before the eruption of the first baby teeth. From infancy, parents must instill the habit of taking care of their child's body, including oral hygiene, gradually introducing new elements as they grow.

Educating children about oral hygiene and proper dietary habits is extremely important.

Dental appointments won't merely revolve around dental care, but will initiate a path where the Pediatric Dentist primarily focuses on educating the young patient. Following necessary treatments, the path continues with personalized prevention and monitoring sessions.

Before proceeding, if you're a concerned parent, let's pose some questions:

• Does your child currently have pain related to any of their baby teeth?

• Is your child having difficulty eating properly?

• Has your child ever been visited by a dentist?

• Is your child aware of the need to brush their teeth?

If you've answered "no" to at least one of these questions, it's essential to pay closer attention to your children's oral health.

Why is caring for baby teeth important?

Having healthy baby teeth is essential because they directly influence the development of permanent teeth. Consider the increased risk of cavities for permanent teeth if untreated baby teeth are present in the mouth. Also, think about the possibility of space loss if baby teeth are decayed or lost prematurely, leading to the risk of crowding in permanent teeth.

Baby teeth guide the development and positioning of permanent teeth, aiding in muscle and bone development as well as indirectly affecting speech and expression skills.

When is the first visit useful?

Now! Approaching a child's care when they're not experiencing pain is more appropriate than when a problem is already present. In the latter case, the first visit might be accompanied by unpleasant sensations (anxiety, pain, negativity) that could potentially complicate future treatment.

Hence, it's important to highlight that visiting the child in a non-urgent situation, one of serenity and relaxation, is advisable. Preventing is always better than curing, but if prevention isn't possible, intercepting any issues in their early stages is preferable to advanced stages. This way, quick, predictable, and non-invasive therapies can be administered for your child.

For us, the psychological approach to treatment is crucial. This approach also involves the parents, who have the task of accompanying the child to us, actively participating in the process.

Therefore, it's counterproductive to portray the dentist as a fearful figure, especially when used as a deterrent ("if you're not good, the dentist will give you a shot and it will hurt!"). Parents must be aware that this practice is unproductive when it comes to implementing necessary treatments.

In our clinic, the goal is to establish a relationship of trust and mutual respect with your child in a playful and serene atmosphere. For this purpose, all the words used to communicate with our young patients (to describe tools and procedures) are chosen carefully. We recommend that you use positive words and thoughts in the same manner.

It's also crucial to monitor the tooth transition phase (which typically occurs between 5-7 years and 10-13 years, excluding wisdom teeth), as it relates to craniofacial growth and arch development. During this period, it's advisable to schedule 3 to 4 annual check-up visits.

Upon scheduling the first visit, you'll receive a document with useful tips to ensure a positive dental experience, avoiding unnecessary and harmful anxieties.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation!