Child Dentistry (Pedodontie)

Child
Dentistry
(Pedodontie)

A Visit To Your Dentist A visit to the dentist should be pleasant
and beneficial Establishing a relationship with your dentist and his or
her staff will help to make your visits to the office more pleasant and
comfortable
By
getting to know the people who you are working with, will make asking
questions about your mouth easier and thereby help to remove some of the
fears you may have associated with going to the dentist When your
dentist speaks to you about the condition of your mouth and recommends
treatment to you, feel free to ask questions about the type of work,
what is involved and what the outcome should be The more you know about
your mouth, the more involved you can be in the care and maintenance of
your mouth Since you will have the greatest amount of contact with the
dental staff, get to know the rest of the dental team
The staff is trained to assist the
Dentist A hygienist may clean and polish your teeth and instruct you in
proper home care If you have any problems or questions the hygienist
will alert the doctor for you The office staff is responsible for the
appointments, billing and insurance They are well versed in these areas
and are usually able to answer any questions you may have about such
matters Together with your dentist you can keep your smile healthy and
happy
Teething

Babies are as
individual in their teething as they are in everything else they do
Its not uncommon for some babies to drool for weeks before their first
tooth comes in For others, teeth just seem to appear without much fuss
at all Quite often a baby will have sore or tender gums and that tends
to make them irritable To help soothe any sore spots, gently rub them
with a clean finger or the back of a small, cold spoon Teething rings
also work well Try and avoid teething biscuits since many of them
contain sugar and shouldnt be offered
Some parents worry that
their childs teething is either to early or too late There is
absolutely no link between when the childs teeth come in and how strong
the teeth will be Most babies begin to get primary teeth after the age
of four months, usually six to nine months The timing of teeth is
genetic, and late-teething parents are likely to have late-teething
children
Be sure to examine all
of your babys teeth especially on the inside or the tongue side every
two weeks for dull whiter spots or lines These can be signs of nursing
bottle decay If a bottle is left in an infants mouth for a long period
of time and it contains anything but water, decay can occur more
rapidly Sugar in the liquid mixes with bacteria in the dental plaque to
form acids that attack tooth enamel Each time your child drinks liquids
containing sugar, acids attack the teeth for at least 20 minutes When
children are awake, their saliva tends to carry away the liquid But
during sleep the saliva flow decreases and these liquids pool around the
childs teeth for long periods bathing the teeth in acids If your baby
needs a bottle for comfort before falling asleep, fill the bottle with
plain water Regardless of your child's age, if you notice anything
unusual in your babys mouth, seek dental care immediately

Loosing Baby Teeth

The
process by which a child looses their baby teeth is a simple one At
about age six the roots of the baby teeth begin to dissolve, as this
happens the teeth begin to get loose A baby tooth may wiggle about for
quite a while before the tooth actually falls out Gentle coaxing by
pushing on the tooth is not harmful, however, be sure that your child
does not put excess pressure on the tooth with his tongue It is not
abnormal for the permanent tooth to make an appearance with the baby
tooth still in the mouth If however, the baby tooth does NOT fall out
soon after the permanent tooth breaks through, notify your dentist An
over retained baby tooth may interfere with the normal development of
the ***** tooth
Baby teeth are also
responsible for guiding the permanent teeth into their proper position
in the jaw If a baby tooth is lost prematurely due to an accident or
decay it is important that the space be held open Usually this is done
with a little device called a space maintainer If this space is not
held open, the tooth underneath may have problems growing in later on
Baby teeth generally come out when they are ready, without any
complications Notify your dentist of any problems or questions

Thumbsucking

Sucking is a
normal reflex of a baby Simply put, it relaxes and comforts them The
need for sucking usually comes to an end between the age of two or
three But for some, prolonged and vigorous sucking after the age of
four can cause problems with normal dental development If you are
concerned your childs sucking may cause dental problems, visit your
dentist and discuss the matter He or she can tell you the best method
for weaning your child from the habit

Alll About Our Teeth
We
are born with two sets of teeth, primary or first and secondary or
permanent The primary teeth are also called deciduous, as are trees,
which lose their leaves every fall Deciduous teeth begin to appear at
about six to eight months 20 teeth make a complete set and all are in
by age three The three-year molar is the last to appear The permanent
teeth start to grow at about age six and all are present except the
wisdom teeth between the ages of twelve to fourteen The twelve-year
molars are the lasts to grow in, until the wisdom teeth start to break
through from age 17 on
Including wisdom
teeth our permanent teeth number 32 Few people however have room for
all 32 teeth, which is why wisdom teeth may need to be removed The
front teeth are called incisors; the eyeteeth are referred to as
canines; side teeth as premolars or bicuspids and back teeth as molars
Since our second set of teeth is the set we are supposed to keep for the
rest of our lives, it is important that they be given proper care
Regular and thorough brushing and flossing as well as routine check ups
by your dentist will do much to safeguard your smile

Mammalons
Each anterior tooth grows from tooth buds These three tooth buds fuse
to form our permanent teeth Anterior teeth have three points on them
when they first erupt These points are called the Mammalons Within one
or two years the points of the Mammalons wear away, but the internal
structure is still present


Your Childs New Teeth

Even
though your childs first teeth are replaced by a permanent set, they
play a very important role in your babys dental development When your
child is born, all 20 of the primary teeth, which will appear over the
next two years, are already present in your babys jaws These teeth are
almost fully developed but will remain hidden under the gums until the
front teeth begin to emerge at about six or seven months Teething will
continue on and off for about two years Around age six the permanent
teeth begin to appear and teething will continue on and off until about
age twelve At that point all the permanent teeth with the exception of
the wisdom teeth are present Even though baby teeth will be replaced by
the permanent teeth, they are crucial to the jaw development and
positioning of the permanent teeth of your child Because the baby teeth
are responsible for guiding the permanent teeth into their proper place
in the mouth, baby teeth that are missing or prematurely lost may need
to have their natural space held open, usually by a little device called
a space maintainer Any missing teeth should be brought to the attention
of your dentist How your child cares for his baby teeth will play an
important role in how he treats his second and final set Childrens
teeth get plaque just as ***** teeth do; therefore they need to be
cleaned just as permanent teeth Because childrens mouths accumulate
plaque just like ***** teeth, their gums are also susceptible to the gum
problems plaque can cause Bleeding gums need to be cared for Notify
your dentist if your childs gums bleed when he or she brushes
Diet also plays as an
important role in the dental health of a child as it does an ***** Your
childs teeth should be cleaned daily and sweets and starchy foods kept
to a minimum Also, try to avoid having your child sleep with a bottle
with milk, formula or fruit juice, you run the risk of nursing bottle
mouth ? a dental condition that destroys your childs teeth through
early, serious decay Sugar in these liquids mixes with the bacteria in
the dental plaque in the mouth to from acids that attack tooth enamel
Each time your child drinks liquids containing sugar, the acids attack
the teeth for at least 20 minutes When the child is awake, their saliva
tends to carry away the liquid During sleep, the saliva flow decreases
and these liquids pool around the childs teeth for long periods,
bathing the teeth in acid Dont think that a pacifier dipped in honey
or sugar is beneficial either ? this will damage the teeth just as easy
Best advice, if your child needs a bottle at bedtime, fill the bottle
with plain water Any discoloration on your childs teeth should be
brought to the attention of your dentist for his or her evaluation
Your childs first visit to the dentist should be a pleasant experience
and should be before age 2, definitely before all 20 teeth are in the
mouth You can do much to prepare your child for his first visit, and
help him or her to look forward to this new experience Children
visiting the dentist for the first time are full of questions Entertain
your childs curiosity by talking about the upcoming visit Dont
mention needles or that it wont hurt - this may frighten your child
You can tell your child the dentist will count their teeth to see how
many there are and maybe take some pictures of their teeth as well Your
dental office may have a book you can read to your child about the first
visit to the dentist, if not the library has a lot of information about
this subject matter Proper care of your childs teeth will avoid
problems in the future and help to keep your childs smile bright and
healthy

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A Visit
To Your Dentist
Teething

Loosing Baby Teeth

Thumbsucking
All About Our
Teeth
Mammalons
Your
Child New Teeth

Child
Dentistry
(Pedodontie)

A Visit To Your Dentist A visit to the dentist should be pleasant
and beneficial Establishing a relationship with your dentist and his or
her staff will help to make your visits to the office more pleasant and
comfortable
By
getting to know the people who you are working with, will make asking
questions about your mouth easier and thereby help to remove some of the
fears you may have associated with going to the dentist When your
dentist speaks to you about the condition of your mouth and recommends
treatment to you, feel free to ask questions about the type of work,
what is involved and what the outcome should be The more you know about
your mouth, the more involved you can be in the care and maintenance of
your mouth Since you will have the greatest amount of contact with the
dental staff, get to know the rest of the dental team
The staff is trained to assist the
Dentist A hygienist may clean and polish your teeth and instruct you in
proper home care If you have any problems or questions the hygienist
will alert the doctor for you The office staff is responsible for the
appointments, billing and insurance They are well versed in these areas
and are usually able to answer any questions you may have about such
matters Together with your dentist you can keep your smile healthy and
happy
Teething

Babies are as
individual in their teething as they are in everything else they do
Its not uncommon for some babies to drool for weeks before their first
tooth comes in For others, teeth just seem to appear without much fuss
at all Quite often a baby will have sore or tender gums and that tends
to make them irritable To help soothe any sore spots, gently rub them
with a clean finger or the back of a small, cold spoon Teething rings
also work well Try and avoid teething biscuits since many of them
contain sugar and shouldnt be offered
Some parents worry that
their childs teething is either to early or too late There is
absolutely no link between when the childs teeth come in and how strong
the teeth will be Most babies begin to get primary teeth after the age
of four months, usually six to nine months The timing of teeth is
genetic, and late-teething parents are likely to have late-teething
children
Be sure to examine all
of your babys teeth especially on the inside or the tongue side every
two weeks for dull whiter spots or lines These can be signs of nursing
bottle decay If a bottle is left in an infants mouth for a long period
of time and it contains anything but water, decay can occur more
rapidly Sugar in the liquid mixes with bacteria in the dental plaque to
form acids that attack tooth enamel Each time your child drinks liquids
containing sugar, acids attack the teeth for at least 20 minutes When
children are awake, their saliva tends to carry away the liquid But
during sleep the saliva flow decreases and these liquids pool around the
childs teeth for long periods bathing the teeth in acids If your baby
needs a bottle for comfort before falling asleep, fill the bottle with
plain water Regardless of your child's age, if you notice anything
unusual in your babys mouth, seek dental care immediately

Loosing Baby Teeth

The
process by which a child looses their baby teeth is a simple one At
about age six the roots of the baby teeth begin to dissolve, as this
happens the teeth begin to get loose A baby tooth may wiggle about for
quite a while before the tooth actually falls out Gentle coaxing by
pushing on the tooth is not harmful, however, be sure that your child
does not put excess pressure on the tooth with his tongue It is not
abnormal for the permanent tooth to make an appearance with the baby
tooth still in the mouth If however, the baby tooth does NOT fall out
soon after the permanent tooth breaks through, notify your dentist An
over retained baby tooth may interfere with the normal development of
the ***** tooth
Baby teeth are also
responsible for guiding the permanent teeth into their proper position
in the jaw If a baby tooth is lost prematurely due to an accident or
decay it is important that the space be held open Usually this is done
with a little device called a space maintainer If this space is not
held open, the tooth underneath may have problems growing in later on
Baby teeth generally come out when they are ready, without any
complications Notify your dentist of any problems or questions

Thumbsucking

Sucking is a
normal reflex of a baby Simply put, it relaxes and comforts them The
need for sucking usually comes to an end between the age of two or
three But for some, prolonged and vigorous sucking after the age of
four can cause problems with normal dental development If you are
concerned your childs sucking may cause dental problems, visit your
dentist and discuss the matter He or she can tell you the best method
for weaning your child from the habit

Alll About Our Teeth
We
are born with two sets of teeth, primary or first and secondary or
permanent The primary teeth are also called deciduous, as are trees,
which lose their leaves every fall Deciduous teeth begin to appear at
about six to eight months 20 teeth make a complete set and all are in
by age three The three-year molar is the last to appear The permanent
teeth start to grow at about age six and all are present except the
wisdom teeth between the ages of twelve to fourteen The twelve-year
molars are the lasts to grow in, until the wisdom teeth start to break
through from age 17 on
Including wisdom
teeth our permanent teeth number 32 Few people however have room for
all 32 teeth, which is why wisdom teeth may need to be removed The
front teeth are called incisors; the eyeteeth are referred to as
canines; side teeth as premolars or bicuspids and back teeth as molars
Since our second set of teeth is the set we are supposed to keep for the
rest of our lives, it is important that they be given proper care
Regular and thorough brushing and flossing as well as routine check ups
by your dentist will do much to safeguard your smile

Mammalons
Each anterior tooth grows from tooth buds These three tooth buds fuse
to form our permanent teeth Anterior teeth have three points on them
when they first erupt These points are called the Mammalons Within one
or two years the points of the Mammalons wear away, but the internal
structure is still present


Your Childs New Teeth

Even
though your childs first teeth are replaced by a permanent set, they
play a very important role in your babys dental development When your
child is born, all 20 of the primary teeth, which will appear over the
next two years, are already present in your babys jaws These teeth are
almost fully developed but will remain hidden under the gums until the
front teeth begin to emerge at about six or seven months Teething will
continue on and off for about two years Around age six the permanent
teeth begin to appear and teething will continue on and off until about
age twelve At that point all the permanent teeth with the exception of
the wisdom teeth are present Even though baby teeth will be replaced by
the permanent teeth, they are crucial to the jaw development and
positioning of the permanent teeth of your child Because the baby teeth
are responsible for guiding the permanent teeth into their proper place
in the mouth, baby teeth that are missing or prematurely lost may need
to have their natural space held open, usually by a little device called
a space maintainer Any missing teeth should be brought to the attention
of your dentist How your child cares for his baby teeth will play an
important role in how he treats his second and final set Childrens
teeth get plaque just as ***** teeth do; therefore they need to be
cleaned just as permanent teeth Because childrens mouths accumulate
plaque just like ***** teeth, their gums are also susceptible to the gum
problems plaque can cause Bleeding gums need to be cared for Notify
your dentist if your childs gums bleed when he or she brushes
Diet also plays as an
important role in the dental health of a child as it does an ***** Your
childs teeth should be cleaned daily and sweets and starchy foods kept
to a minimum Also, try to avoid having your child sleep with a bottle
with milk, formula or fruit juice, you run the risk of nursing bottle
mouth ? a dental condition that destroys your childs teeth through
early, serious decay Sugar in these liquids mixes with the bacteria in
the dental plaque in the mouth to from acids that attack tooth enamel
Each time your child drinks liquids containing sugar, the acids attack
the teeth for at least 20 minutes When the child is awake, their saliva
tends to carry away the liquid During sleep, the saliva flow decreases
and these liquids pool around the childs teeth for long periods,
bathing the teeth in acid Dont think that a pacifier dipped in honey
or sugar is beneficial either ? this will damage the teeth just as easy
Best advice, if your child needs a bottle at bedtime, fill the bottle
with plain water Any discoloration on your childs teeth should be
brought to the attention of your dentist for his or her evaluation
Your childs first visit to the dentist should be a pleasant experience
and should be before age 2, definitely before all 20 teeth are in the
mouth You can do much to prepare your child for his first visit, and
help him or her to look forward to this new experience Children
visiting the dentist for the first time are full of questions Entertain
your childs curiosity by talking about the upcoming visit Dont
mention needles or that it wont hurt - this may frighten your child
You can tell your child the dentist will count their teeth to see how
many there are and maybe take some pictures of their teeth as well Your
dental office may have a book you can read to your child about the first
visit to the dentist, if not the library has a lot of information about
this subject matter Proper care of your childs teeth will avoid
problems in the future and help to keep your childs smile bright and
healthy

back
to top >>
This
Document is Taken from

http://wwwdentalam/eng/dental/oralphp

main page
A Visit
To Your Dentist
Teething

Loosing Baby Teeth

Thumbsucking
All About Our
Teeth
Mammalons
Your
Child New Teeth