It is a specialty that is based on the study and care of children’s teeth from birth until they enter puberty.

It involves the use of less invasive treatments, since the professional works, in most cases, with milk teeth. It also involves, the use of distraction techniques and other elements is usually the common denominator in the consultation to get the child to stop being afraid of the dentist.

Most common reasons for taking children to the pediatric dentist? Statistically, trauma is the main cause of this visit. A fall or an accident are circumstances that directly affect teeth and require urgent treatment. On the other hand, it is possible to find cases of an increase in teeth, absence of permanent teeth, irregular size, and alterations in the dental enamel caused by the consumption of antibiotics.

What are the most common treatments carried out by a dentist for children?

Although its objective is the periodic revision of the teeth to verify that it is growing correctly aligned and without problems, there are a series of treatments that are also common:

– Root canals to avoid closure of the apex.
– The removal of the gum prevents the natural growth of a tooth (pulpotomy).
· The coating. It can be done indirectly, to avoid the sensation of night pain, or directly (it is carried out on teeth that are not temporary for proper protection).
– The pulpectomy. It consists of the removal of the dental pulp from the crown of the tooth.

When is it necessary to take the child to the dentist for the first time?
Advances in medicine indicate that it is appropriate to do it when you are pregnant since it is possible to detect some problems in the jaw alignment that can be corrected after delivery.

Professionals advise that the first visit takes place around the first year of the baby’s life. It is important to mention that the consumption of fruit porridges, the use of the bottle, and the complication of maintaining dental hygiene of children at such an early age can alter their dental health. Thinking that the baby teeth are going to fall out, thus avoiding the problem, is not an option.

It is more advisable to visit a specialized clinic to check the baby’s teeth and so that, if necessary, take the necessary actions to effectively ensure the correct growth of the teeth.