Getting dental care for your child is important. That being said, pediatric dentistry isn’t talked about very often with new parents. Drs. Elizabeth and Maurice Haynes want to go over everything you need to know about pediatric dentistry, why it’s important, and at which age you should start bringing your child into the dentist, so you’re not left hanging.
What is Pediatric Dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry is exactly what it sounds like. This type of dentistry specializes in taking care of children’s teeth before they fall out. At University Centre Dental Associates, our dental professionals specialize in family dentistry that includes pediatric dentistry. Not only will we be able to help you address your child’s needs, but we’ll be able to keep them as a patient through their adulthood.
Why is Pediatric Dentistry Important?
Pediatric dentistry is just as important, if not more important than, regular adult dentistry. This is because pediatric dentistry teaches your children how to care for their teeth and what healthy teeth look and feel like before they get to the stage of having their full-grown permanent teeth. During our pediatric dentistry visits, we ensure your child gets the fluoride treatments and baby teeth care they need while educating them on the importance of brushing and flossing for the future.
At What Age Should I Bring My Children to the Dentist?
Child dental care can never start too early, which is why we often encourage our patients to bring their children in for their first exam as soon as their child’s first tooth makes an appearance. At that time, we can do a full oral examination of your child to ensure your child’s jaw and tooth development is going smoothly without any complications.
What Issues Can a Pediatric Dentist Address?
There are a wide range of complications our pediatric dental team can help you address, including:
- Baby bottle cavities
- Gum disease
- Irritation from teething
- Thumb sucking
- Tooth extraction
- Tooth decay
- Infected teeth
It’s important to remember that your child is considered a pediatric patient until all of their baby teeth fall out. Children typically start to lose their baby teeth around four years old, and may continue to lose their baby teeth through the time they are 12 or 13.
If you have any questions or would like more information about pediatric dentistry, we encourage you to contact us and schedule your private consultation with our expert staff today. We’ll be happy to evaluate your teeth and jaw, and provide you with the highest-quality dental and orthodontic care at an affordable price.
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