Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

Children's Teeth

Children's teeth are more prone to decay than adult teeth. A high sugar diet, sweets, and frequent eating throughout the day increase the risk of cavities.

Food and Drink

Get your child accustomed to regular meals – three main meals and two snacks. Don’t let them snack continuously throughout the day – their teeth need a break of several hours after eating or drinking. Also, get them used to quenching their thirst with water. Save juices and soft drinks for special occasions – not for every day!

If you give your child sugary drinks, juice, or milk during the night, it increases the risk of damage to their teeth since the sugary liquid stays in their mouth for a long time.

Comfort nursing for children who have teeth, especially at night, increases the risk of developing dental cavities.

Brushing Teeth

Get your child used to brushing their teeth as soon as the first teeth appear. Children cannot brush their teeth properly by themselves before the age of eight or twelve.

Help them brush their teeth in the morning and evening. Use the toothbrush to clean the chewing surfaces. The molars have uneven surfaces and should be cleaned thoroughly. Brush the teeth along the gum line in a circular motion, where plaque tends to accumulate. Use a small toothbrush. Teach your child to go to sleep with clean teeth!

In Case of an Accident

It is common for children to fall and injure their teeth. See a dentist or doctor if there is heavy bleeding, or if a tooth is loosened, pushed into the jaw, or knocked out of the mouth.

See the results before and after

Why are children's teeth sensitive?

Children's teeth are less mineralized and softer, making them more prone to decay, especially with frequent sugar consumption.

How does diet affect teeth?

Regular meals and avoiding sugary drinks reduce the risk of cavities

When should a child start brushing their teeth?

From the first tooth, with the help of parents, until the age of eight.

What to do in case of a tooth injury?

Check the damage and immediately visit a dentist if the tooth is loose or has fallen out.

Why are children's teeth sensitive?

Children's teeth are less mineralized and softer, making them more prone to decay, especially with frequent sugar consumption.

How does diet affect teeth?

Regular meals and avoiding sugary drinks reduce the risk of cavities

When should a child start brushing their teeth?

From the first tooth, with the help of parents, until the age of eight.

What to do in case of a tooth injury?

Check the damage and immediately visit a dentist if the tooth is loose or has fallen out.

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