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Pediatric Dentistry

What is a Pediatric Dentistry?

Pediatric Dentists are specialists dedicated to children’s Oral health from infancy to adolescence. They have the necessary training and knowledge to treat a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout childhood.

Why is Pediatric Dentistry Important?

Humans start teething when they are as young as 6 months old and develop their set of primary “milk” teeth. At the age of 6-7 years, humans start losing their milk teeth and a permanent set of teeth starts emerging. Because the milk teeth will eventually fall off, some parents tend to ignore taking their child to a dentist.
However, these milk teeth form the basis of developing permanent teeth. If proper care is not taken the problems can emerge which will last a lifetime. In recent years the cases of caries in children have grown manifold. Therefore, it is always advised to start taking care of your baby’s teeth in the very early stages of their life. This includes setting Oral Hygiene routine and regular visits to Pediatric Dentist.

What types of procedures are offered by Pediatric Dentists?

Oral Habits in Children

Frequently children acquire certain habits that may either temporarily or permanently be harmful to teeth and tooth-supporting structures. These habits are acquired as a result of repetition. In the initial stages, there is a conscious effort to perform the act. Later the act becomes less conscious and if repeated often enough may enter the realms of unconsciousness. Some common oral habits seen in children include thumb sucking, mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, lip biting, grinding of teeth, and mail-biting.
Certain reminding appliances called habit-breaking appliances assist the child who is willing to quit the habit but is not able to do so as the habit has entered the subconscious level. They may be removable or fixed appliances.
Common Appliances in Pediatric Dentistry:
  • Twin Block
  • Frankly
  • Habit Breaking appliances
  • Space Maintainers
  • Head Gear

Space Maintainers

A child’s jaw bones will continue to grow and change as they age. By the age of 13 and 15 in girls and 16 to 18 in boys, this growth usually stops. Space maintainers many be required when a child loses a baby tooth early or has one extracted. A space maintainer may be required if recommended by a dentist. They are either removable or attached inside the mouth and made from metal or acrylic material.

Thumb Sucking

Thumb sucking in children should not usually be a concern until a child’s permanent teeth come in. Children suck on their thumbs as it comforts and relaxes them, providing them with a sense of security. Most children grow out of the habit before the age of four. If your child has not yet stopped this habit, it may be time to seek help as aggressive sucking can affect tooth alignment, mouth growth, and shape of the face.

Tongue Thrusting

Tongue thrusting is an orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD) that causes the tongue to protrude through the front teeth during swallowing, while talking, or when the tongue is at rest. It is common in babies up to the age of six months until the infant starts eating solid food. When this behavior continues past the age 7, the continuous pressure can force teeth out of alignment, interfere with facial development, affect and skeletal growth. Diagnosis is usually made when a doctor detects a dental or speech problem.

Preventive Treatments for Kids

Stainless Steel Crowns

Even though baby teeth eventually fall out to make room for permanent teeth, if they are damaged, they may affect the new teeth. Baby teeth only start to fall out around the age of six, with molars falling out only at the age of 12. Stainless steel crowns are metal caps used by dentists to repair baby molars.

Teeth Eruption Guidance

Pre-eruption guidance makes room for permanent teeth before they grow into the mouth. Sometimes, a milk tooth may not fall out for a while and prevents the permanent tooth underneath from erupting.

Fluoride Application

A common problem for which parents usually take their children to the dentist is decay. This is because there is a lack of proper dexterity of brushing in children. To avoid the problem of decay, parents should get the Fluoride application treatment in children at regular intervals. Fluoride helps to fight plaque and bacteria which can cause enamel loss which further causes cavities. Fluoride also strengthens the tooth structure & helps in bone growth. Under this treatment, the dentist incorporates fluoride ions into the tooth structure making them more prone to acid dissolution. This treatment is equally useful for both milk & permanent teeth.

Root Canal Therapy in Deciduous Teeth/Pulpectomy

If you think your child is too young to need root canal treatment, think again – there is no age limit for this treatment. If his/her primary (baby) teeth have been injured or if decay has advanced deep into the roots of your child’s teeth, a root canal treatment to stabilize teeth may be needed.
Root canal treatment removes the infection from the pulp, the living tissue that is found inside the tooth’s roots. The pulp contains the tooth’s nerves, so tooth pain is often an indication that decay has moved into the pulp.
Root canal treatment is a simple procedure wherein instruments are used to clean the root canals of teeth followed by inserting a medication so as to maintain the teeth properly in the oral cavity.

Dental Avulsion

When a tooth is completely displaced from its socket due to trauma, it is called an avulsed tooth. It will have to be re-planted as quickly as possible so that it can be saved. When teeth are knocked out, the nerves, blood vessels, and tissues are damaged too. This is why avulsed teeth need a root canal.

What to pay for Kids' Dentistry Services?

Pediatric Dental visits cost a little less than adult visits generally. For most of the services like cleaning and common check-ups, the prices are affordable. However, some dental treatments can be marginally higher in cost if your child’s dental health is not immaculate. You can learn more about them in detail by visiting any of our dental clinics in India. Innovative Dental Care has experienced specialists for kid’s dental care right in your neighborhood. Ideally, it is advised that a child’s first dental visit should be planned when the first tooth erupts.
The cost of Pediatric Dentistry in India can vary depending on factors such as the location, the type of dental treatment required, and the Dentist’s experience. Generally, Pediatric Dental procedures in India are relatively affordable compared to other countries.
Here are some estimated costs for common Pediatric Dental Treatment in India:
  • Routine dental check-up: Rs. 500 – Rs. 1000
  • Dental Cleaning: Rs. 1000 – Rs. 2500
  • Dental Filling: Rs. 1500 – Rs. 4000
  • Pulp Therapy: Rs. 3000 – Rs. 6000
  • Stainless Steel Crown: Rs. 4000 – Rs. 8000
  • Dental Extraction: Rs. 1000 – Rs. 5000
  • Space Maintainer: Rs. 4000 – Rs. 8000
It’s important to note that these are just estimated costs and can vary depending on several factors such as the location of the dental clinic, the complexity of the procedure, and the experience of the dentist. It’s always a good idea to consult with a paediatric dentist in India to get an accurate estimate of the cost of treatment.

Kids Dentistry at Innovative Dental Care, Rajkot

We all know kids are afraid to visit dentists. So our team believes in changing that thought by making pediatric dentistry visits comfortable. Pediatric Dentists are committed to children’s oral health from infancy to adolescence. They have the training and experience to look after a child’s teeth, and gums at all stages of development.
At Innovative Dental Care, we offer a comfortable atmosphere, and our Pediatric Dentists maintain an amicable composure.  Our professionals try to get your kid comfortable and free from anxiety before any pediatric dentistry treatment.
As one of the best dental hospitals in Rajkot, we are providing toys for kids, which make them comfortable for treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

You should take your child to the pediatric dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts in their mouth, or right around the time your child turns one. Book an appointment with an expert at your nearest Innovative Dental Care Clinic for pediatric consultation.
It is mandatory for a child to see a pediatric dentist till the age of 14, because by this time, all of their permanent teeth have grown out. Beyond this, it is the choice of the child and his/her parents. However, it is recommended that a child should visit a pediatric dentist till the age of 16.
For children, brushing should start with the eruption of the first tooth. However, expert kid’s dentist advice to make sure that the amount of toothpaste should be very small, almost equivalent to a grain of rice.
It is extremely important to maintain oral hygiene and keep the mouth clean & clear of germs, irrespective of the age. Mothers can clean the mouth, both upper and lower jaw, of their children with the help of a soft cloth.
Most babies have a white coating on their tongue in the initial few weeks, which is completely normal. There is nothing wrong with their oral hygiene.
As milk teeth erupt and fall, people often think they do not matter in the overall part of oral hygiene. However, milk teeth play some really important roles, like:
  • They play the primary role of biting, hewing and grinding the food before digesting it
  • They are also important in speech patterns and training
  • Milk teeth are the basis of the development of the jaw bones and muscles.
  • They provide the necessary shape of the mouth and room for permanenet teeth to erupt.