{"id":1264,"date":"2022-09-30T15:15:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T15:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=1264"},"modified":"2023-02-16T08:57:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T08:57:20","slug":"why-see-a-pediatric-dentist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/why-see-a-pediatric-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"WHY SEE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1264\" class=\"elementor elementor-1264\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-745bf98f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"745bf98f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-393af93\" data-id=\"393af93\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10686362 titletop elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10686362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHY SEE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST?\n<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b66db91 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b66db91\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50d7e435\" data-id=\"50d7e435\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f1fbbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61f1fbbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric dentists (or pedodontists) treat infants, toddlers, school-age children, and adolescents with dental problems.\u00a0 After graduating from dental school, pediatric dentists are required to complete an additional two or three years of training in pediatric dentistry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric dentists study child psychology in addition to dental training.\u00a0 As a result, they are able to communicate effectively, gently, and non-threateningly with children.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended that children see a pediatric dentist before the age of one (or approximately six months after the emergence of the first primary tooth).\u00a0 It may seem early, but biannual preventive dental appointments are essential for excellent oral health.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ef5def9\" data-id=\"ef5def9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Children should see a pediatric dentist for the following reasons:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A question about a new issue or a current one.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to begin a &#8220;no tears&#8221; oral care program at house.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to prevent oral injuries at home.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify whether the child is at risk for developing caries (cavities).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To receive information about preventing unwanted oral habits (e.g., finger-sucking).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventative treatments (fluoridated and sealed).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To receive information about how the child&#8217;s teeth and jaws are growing.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-664502cb elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"664502cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does a pediatric dentist help children?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-453b88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"453b88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a lot of color and fun in pediatric dentistry offices, and the atmosphere is child-friendly.\u00a0 In order to overcome dental phobias, children need to feel comfortable, safe, and trusting when dealing with the dentist from an early age.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pediatric dentist provides several types of oral care to children:<\/span><\/p><p><b>Taking preventative measures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Childhood tooth decay is the most common disease in children.\u00a0 Fortunately, it is almost entirely preventable.\u00a0 Furthermore, a pediatric dentist can apply sealants and fluoride treatments to protect the tooth enamel and minimize the risk of cavities in addition to offering advice and guidance regarding home care.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Detection at an early stage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric dentists can predict future oral problems based on examinations, X-rays, and computer modeling.\u00a0 The most common examples are malocclusion (bad bite), attrition from grinding (bruxism), and jaw irregularities. When treatment is started early, optimal outcomes are more likely to be achieved.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a wide range of treatments available from pediatric dentists.\u00a0 The pediatric dentist provides a variety of preventative services (fluoride and sealants) as well as pulp therapy and treatment of oral trauma.\u00a0 It may be necessary to provide space maintainers if primary teeth are lost too soon so that the teeth do not become misaligned.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Education<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education is an integral part of any pediatric practice.\u00a0 Pediatric dentists can not only educate parents about the importance of daily oral care, but also provide advice on toothpaste selection, diet, thumb-sucking prevention, and more.<\/span><\/p><p><b>The latest updates &#8211;<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pediatric dentists keep up to date with the latest advances in dentistry.\u00a0 Recent studies have shown that Xylitol (a naturally occurring sugar substitute) protects young teeth from cavities, tooth decay, and harmful bacteria.\u00a0 It is important for children to visit the dentist regularly in order to gain both beneficial information as well as information regarding new diagnostic procedures.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding when to see a pediatric dentist.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3771331d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3771331d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bf37e1d\" data-id=\"5bf37e1d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-180a14d3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"180a14d3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5811f462\" data-id=\"5811f462\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc9a315 elementor-view-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"4dc9a315\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar1\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-113f6f38 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"113f6f38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Schedule a Consultation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba0e765 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba0e765\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our dentists pride themselves on putting your needs first and offering <strong>FREE PARKING<\/strong> \u2014 a rarity for downtown dentists. We care and we listen. Our dentists have years of experience and are here to serve your needs at every appointment. If you have a question about your smile or need a second opinion, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e235674 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1e235674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b98c1a1 elementor-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4b98c1a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;zoomIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg\" href=\"\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Click here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHY SEE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST? 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