RESTORATIONS
When a child's tooth has decay, prompt removal and restoration are essential to prevent discomfort. The paediatric dentist suggests the best filling—fluoride-releasing GIC restorations, composite restorations, or strip crowns—to recreate the natural tooth anatomy.
PIT AND FISSURE SEALANTS
Tooth surfaces aren't smooth; they have deep grooves prone to food lodgement and caries. Our clinic recommends fissure sealants, white fluoride-enriched coatings applied to the biting surface of back teeth. These thin composites prevent food lodgement, bacterial activity, and decay, reducing the risk by six times compared to unsealed teeth.
ENDODONTICS AND PULP THERAPY
"Root canal" for a child might sound scary, but there are valid reasons for this procedure. Even a small cavity can infect the tooth nerve, causing pain and potentially harming the permanent tooth bud. Treating the tooth is crucial.Root canal or endodontic therapy is recommended to gently remove infected nerve tissue and replace it with antibacterial filling material.
CROWNS AND SPACE MAINTAINERS
Crowns or caps become necessary for a child with significant tooth loss due to large cavities, enamel defects, or after pulp therapy/root canal treatment. Ensuring adequate space for permanent teeth to erupt is crucial, preventing jaw space issues
SPACE MAINTAINERS are essential if a child loses a milk tooth prematurely. These maintainers, fixed or removable, guide permanent teeth to erupt properly, preventing crowding issues.
DIET COUNSELLING
Instilling good eating habits early is crucial for lifelong oral health. We emphasize the importance of healthy snacking and seek information on your child's diet to guide you in protecting their teeth from cavities and decay.
SPACE MAINTAINERS are essential if a child loses a milk tooth prematurely. These maintainers, fixed or removable, guide permanent teeth to erupt properly, preventing crowding issues.
Jaw corrections: At right age it is important to address discrepancies in the jaws to avoid later date facial surgeries to attain straiightesthetic profile.
