Pedodontics

What is Pedodontics? The Specialization of Children’s Dental Health

Pedodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on protecting and treating children’s oral health. Pedodontists provide specialized care and treatment for children’s teeth and oral structure from infancy to adolescence. This field not only ensures children’s dental health but also ensures healthy teeth through oral developmental monitoring, early diagnosis, and preventative treatment.

The Importance of Pedodontics

Establishing good dental care habits in childhood lays the foundation for good oral health later in life. Pedodontics provides expert intervention on critical issues such as caries treatment, preservation of primary teeth, and early diagnosis of dental developmental problems.

Our Pedodontic Services

1. Preventive Dentistry

• Fluoride Applications: Prevents the formation of caries by strengthening tooth enamel.

• Dental Cleaning and Polishing: Creates a healthy oral environment by cleaning plaque and tartar accumulation on the tooth surface.

• Anti-Decay Fillings (Pit & Fissure Sealant): They prevent bacteria from entering by covering the chewing surfaces of the teeth.

2. Milk Teeth Treatments

• Treatment of decayed or broken milk teeth,

• Pediatric root canal applications in cases requiring root canal treatment,

• Space maintainer applications after milk tooth extraction.

3. Orthodontic Evaluation and Referral

• Preventing possible early crowding and malocclusion by monitoring the development process of teeth and jaws,

• Orthodontic treatment planning when necessary.

4. Behavior Management and Anxiety Control

• Special approaches and techniques to help children overcome their fear of the dentist,

• Sedation and general anesthesia methods when necessary.

5. Mouth Sores and Trauma Treatments

• Common oral wounds, dental traumas and emergency interventions in children.

Pedodontics Treatment Process

• First Examination: The child’s dental structure and development are examined in detail.

• Individual Care Plan: Preventive and treatment methods appropriate to the child’s needs are determined.

• Regular Follow-up: Oral health monitoring and necessary treatment/preventive practices are repeated at regular intervals.

• Parent Education: Families are taught what to pay attention to in children’s dental care.

Why Should You See a Pedodontist?

• Children’s dental structure and behavior are different from adults, so they require special knowledge and experience.

• Early intervention prevents serious dental problems in the future.

• Professional support is essential to overcome dentist fear in children and help them develop healthy habits.

Protect Your Child’s Smile

Oral and dental health is crucial for a healthy and happy childhood. Our pediatric dentists closely monitor your child’s dental development and use preventive and therapeutic methods to ensure they have a healthy smile.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When should children go for their first dental checkup?
A first checkup is recommended when the first tooth emerges, or at the latest before they turn 1 year old.

What is the importance of primary teeth?
Primary teeth are important for a child’s chewing function, guide the correct eruption of permanent teeth, and support speech.

My child is afraid of dental treatment. What should I do?
Our experts use loving and patient approaches to reduce children’s anxiety and, if necessary, provide support with behavior management techniques.