During the growth process, the structure of children’s mouths undergoes several significant changes. From the appearance of milk teeth to their replacement by permanent teeth, there are various changes in the oral anatomy.

It is for this reason that the pediatric dentist plays a crucial role. This specialist in pediatric dentistry has the ability to prevent or treat early any dental problems that may arise in the teeth and jaws of babies and children.

What is pediatric dentistry?

Pediatric dentistry, also known as pediatric dentistry, is dedicated to the oral health care of babies and children from birth to adolescence.

This specialty is responsible for preventing and treating various oral conditions that may arise during this stage of life, such as the first milk teeth,

dental malformations and infant caries, among other specific problems, can affect the oral health of children.

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Children’s dentist Estepona: Most common treatments

Our dentists at the pediatric dentistry clinic deal with the different dental problems that can arise during childhood and adolescence.

The most common conditions are:

Caries

Childhood caries is a growing concern in children’s oral health, with an increasing prevalence, even surpassing that of adults. Baby bottle tooth decay is a common type that affects young children and can have long-term oral health implications, compromising the overall health of permanent teeth.

Trauma or blows

Trauma is a common childhood event due to physical activity and play. Although many of these traumas do not have serious consequences, some can affect baby teeth and, in more severe cases, can damage permanent teeth before they have fully erupted.

Mucocele

Mucoceles are benign bumps that can appear on the labia due to lesions in the minor salivary glands. They often disappear on their own, but in persistent or bothersome cases they may require treatment.

Other common conditions

They include alterations in tooth position and malocclusion, ankylosis in baby teeth (when the tooth is fixed to the bone and does not exfoliate properly), infant bruxism (teeth grinding), and congenital alterations such as cleft lip, cleft palate, or missing teeth.

Early detection and treatment of these conditions is essential to ensure the long-term oral health of children. Pediatric dentists play a vital role in the diagnosis and management of these conditions, working in collaboration with other healthcare professionals where necessary.

Children’s Orthodontics Estepona

If during the visit we detect a malformation in the permanent teeth, we may recommend the application of orthodontics.

At the clinic, we apply the following treatments for children:

• Removable appliances for the correct development of the bone in the child’s jaws.
• Brackets: These are placed when there is overcrowding or to create space so that the replacement of teeth is optimal.
• Invisible orthodontics: From the age of 12, when children have all their permanent teeth, we can offer this more aesthetic treatment.

Children’s dentist Estepona: we offer them peace of mind

Fear of the dentist is very common in childhood, so at our clinic, we strive to make children’s visits to the dentist as pleasant as possible. We know that the earlier they become familiar with the dentist, the easier it will be for children to understand their role and develop confidence. This confidence is essential to reduce, and even eliminate, the fear of going to the dentist.

The approach to children should be prepared by the dentist expert in paediatric dentistry together with the parents, explaining to them what procedure is going to be performed and how. This will create an atmosphere of trust and serenity that will allow the specialist to carry out precise and punctual control of the child without the child feeling fear or negative feelings.

For this reason, in our clinic, we place a great deal of importance on the psychological approach of the child, with a positive attitude, a calm atmosphere, and finally, small rewards to reward the child. To achieve the desired confidence, the work on the child’s dental health is always organized with the same specialist.