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First pediatric visit
They must make a pediatric visit at the first appearance of a visible tooth and at the first year of age, at this consultation we will make sure to get know your little one, to then be able to explore their oral health for a better diagnosis by applying other methods such as X-Rays, photography and inter oral scanner
Emergency Appointments
Emergencies in pediatric dentistry are very common and require fast and prompt attention to avoid any complications. Some emergency visits may be regarded to pain, dental abscess or trauma.
FAQs
Temporary teeth start to appear the first 6-8 months
Depending on the patient and their risk of cavities, the average recommended is every 6 months.
The ideal tooth brush is the one with soft bristles and appropriate for your child’s age.
Any tooth paste brand is good, as long as it contains 1000 to 1100 ppm in fluoride.
Yes, if it’s a first sight of a tooth or when two teeth are close together, it will help eliminate any food residue that may get trapped in between the teeth and prevent any Inter-proximal cavity injuries.
It is recommended to use mouth wash without alcohol and around 6-7 years old when they are more able to spit with no problem.
Temporary Dentition
Temporary dentition, also known as infant teeth, milk deciduous or primary dentition. It’s the first set of teeth that appears in children after 6 months of age. This detention will be replaced by the permanent teeth by the age of 6.
Functions of temporary teeth
Guide of the eruption of Permanent teeth (the root of the temporary teeth guides the permanent teeth thru the correct position).
They maintain the necessary space for the permanent teeth.
Correct speech development.
Stimulation of jaw growth with chewing.
Prevention Of
Cavities at an early age
Sugar free foods until the age of 2, after the sight of the first tooth, brush with a tooth paste that contains fluoride 3 times a day, use dental floss if 2 teeth are close together.
The importance of temporary teeth
Healthy Diet- Healthy Teeth
To prevent the appearance of cavities it’s important that your little one develops a correct dental hygiene routine and eats properly. The ideal is to provide them with a diet low in salt, sugar and has plenty of fruits and vegetables. This way they will also get used to eating healthy foods which will have a positive impact on their health in a long term.