Kids Dentistry
Visiting a dentist as early as 6 months of age can be beneficial to your child’s future oral health and allow for the early detection of problems. At the age of 6-7 years, humans start losing their milk teeth and permanent teeth start emerging.
Milk teeth form the basis of developing permanent teeth, so it is always advisable to start taking care of your baby’s teeth early. Our pediatric dentists offer a wide range of treatment options, expertise and training to care for your child’s oral hygiene.
After The Extraction,
- It is normal for pain, bleeding and swelling to occur after an extraction is done.
- Numbness will still be felt around the affected area for about 2 to 4 hours or more.
- The swelling and pain usually ease off after 3 to 5 days.
- Gauze will be issued for the extracted area. Bite hard on the gauze and change it every 30 minutes.
Do’s And Don’t,
- Using ice packs as much as possible to reduce swelling during the first 48 hours and do not spit or rinse for 2 hours after the extraction.
- Being careful with hot food and drinks and having a soft food diet.
- Do not smoke for as long as possible after the procedure (ideally 3 days).
- Warm saltwater mouthwashes starting the day after extraction .
Frequently Asked Questions
You should take your child to the pediatric dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts in their mouth, or right around the time your child turns one.
It is mandatory for a child to see a pediatric dentist till the age of 14, because by this time, all their permanent teeth have grown out.
For children, brushing should start with the eruption of the first tooth.
It is extremely important to maintain oral hygiene and keep the mouth clean & clear of germs, irrespective of the age. Mothers can clean the mouth, both upper and lower jaw, of their children with the help of a soft cloth or a silicone brush for babies.