Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t.
- About 1 of 5 (20%) children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth
- 1 of 7 (13%) adolescents aged 12 to 19 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth
- Children aged 5 to 19 years from low-income families are twice as likely (25%) to have cavities, compared with children from higher-income households (11%)
WHAT TREATMENT MODALITIES ARE OFFERED BY THE PEDIATRIC DENTIST
ediatric Dentist work towards maintaining good oral health in kids. The treatment provided by them includes:
Examination of infants and teens. It includes the oral caries assessment in mothers and their kids
They are an expert is protecting your kids’ teeth by doing a fluoride treatment
Habit counseling in which the doctors help to keep the habits of kids in control,
Correction of crooked and misaligned teeth,
Treatment of tooth cavities,
Treatment of dental injuries.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KIDS:
Root Canal Treatment In Milk Teeth
If you think your child is too young to need root canal treatment, think again
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Oral Habits In Children
Frequently children acquire certain habits that may either temporarily or permanently
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Fluoride Application
A common problem for which parents usually take their children to the dentist is decay.
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