Dental treatment for children

Caries of milk teeth affect from 63% to 95% of children in different regions of Ukraine, and in 12-15% of babies, the problem is determined even before reaching the age of one. In such a situation, timely dental treatment in children is of particular importance, which is necessary to prevent dangerous complications and the correct development of the dentition.

Experienced doctors work in the MC Dobrobut dental clinic in Kyiv, who know how to find an approach to every little patient. We can treat children’s teeth quickly, inexpensively, and without pain.

Why is it necessary to carry out the treatment of milk teeth in children

Although deciduous teeth are temporary, they can and should be treated so as not to create dental problems for your child in the future. Each milk tooth takes the place of a permanent dental unit and ensures the correct development of the jaw.

Another problem with untreated milk teeth violates the chewing function. The child is forced to chew food on one side, and because of the pain when biting, he can swallow large pieces. Firstly, the child risks choking, and secondly, the constant use of poorly chopped foods negatively affects the functioning of the digestive system.

Features of childhood caries are rapid progression and multiple lesions of the dentition. If you do not come to the doctor for dental treatment, children are at risk of developing pulpitis and periodontitis.

Healthy and properly growing teeth are an important condition for clear diction, support of the skeleton of facial muscles, the formation of correct facial features, and a beautiful smile. Such aspects play an important role in psychological and physical development, which once again confirms the need for dental treatment for children.

Causes of caries in children

Pathogenic pathogens provoke carious lesions of the enamel and deep tissues of the tooth from the group of streptococci, lactobacilli, and actinomycetes. Microorganisms create an acidic environment in the oral cavity and contribute to the destruction of enamel, after which, if untreated, they penetrate deep into the tooth and destroy it. Colonization of harmful bacteria in the oral cavity can begin in the first months of life when the child has not yet begun to erupt.

The high frequency of treatment of children’s teeth is associated with the presence of multiple risk factors that provoke the development of caries:

violations of intrauterine mineralization of tooth enamel because of diseases or bad habits of the mother during pregnancy;
uncontrolled use of lollipops, gummies, and other sweets;
improper oral hygiene of the child;

unbalanced nutrition, deficiency of micro-and macroelements;
constant use of sugary drinks from a bottle (“bottle caries”);
decrease in the general resistance of the body to infections.

Dental treatment methods for children

Pediatric dentistry specialists use the same techniques as for adult patients, however, preference is given to conservative and low-traumatic methods. Comprehensive treatment may include the following methods:

regular professional oral hygiene to remove plaque, food debris, and pathogenic microorganisms;
remineralization of teeth with formulations based on calcium and fluorides - such dental treatment for children has a cheap price, is completely painless, and is suitable at the initial stage of caries;
ozonation of the affected tooth surfaces to eliminate bacterial plaque;
removal of tooth tissues affected by caries, followed by filling the cavity with safe polymer materials.

The cost of treating milk teeth in children is calculated individually after examining the oral cavity and determining the amount of work. For each patient, specialists select an individual medical care program at an affordable price.

How is a dental treatment in pediatric dentistry

A visit to the pediatric dentist of the MC Dobrobut clinic begins with an examination of the oral cavity and identification of problem teeth. If the doctor suspects deep caries, he or she may order an x-ray of the dentition.

After the diagnosis is made, the specialist proceeds to the treatment. The doctor tries to win over the child, calm him down, distract him from the fear of medical manipulations. Experienced dentists carry out the treatment as quickly as possible and without injuring the tissues of the oral cavity, so the child does not experience pain. The duration of a visit to a specialist is on average 30-40 minutes.

If necessary, dental treatment for children in Kyiv in the dentistry of MC "Dobrobut" is carried out in conditions of drug sleep. This is the best option for babies up to 2-3 years old and patients with advanced dental diseases.

Preventive visits to the pediatric dentist

A child's first visit to the doctor is recommended at the age of 6 months or at the time of teething. In the future, it is recommended to visit a doctor 2 times a year to monitor the health of the oral cavity and to identify signs of caries in time. After 3-4 years, you can combine routine examinations with professional teeth cleaning - an important stage in the prevention of dental problems.

In the MC Dobrobut dental clinic, dental treatment for children is carried out in the safest and least traumatic ways. Our doctors know how to quickly eliminate caries of milk teeth without children's tears and tantrums.

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