{"id":1336,"date":"2022-09-30T15:37:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T15:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dental.ashishrathi.com\/?page_id=1336"},"modified":"2023-02-15T12:02:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T12:02:21","slug":"pediatric-dental-appliances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thedentalroom.com\/pediatric-dental-appliances\/","title":{"rendered":"PEDIATRIC DENTAL APPLIANCES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
In spite of the fact that most parents associate the term “dental appliances” with teenagers, such appliances are often used in young children as well.\u00a0 Depending on the situation, some dental appliances may be recommended for preventative purposes and others may be recommended for treatment purposes.<\/span><\/p> It can be challenging to encourage young children to wear removable dental appliances on a regular basis, but there is some good news.\u00a0 The use of pediatric dental appliances can prevent injury to the teeth and may also reduce (or even eliminate) the need for extensive treatment in the future.<\/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 Pediatric dental appliances are available in many types, each fulfilling a specific dental function.\u00a0 Following is a list of the major types of pediatric dental appliances:<\/strong><\/p> Guards for the mouth<\/b><\/p> When participating in any potentially injurious activity, including sports and recreational activities, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and American Dental Association (ADA) recommend that children wear mouth guards.<\/span><\/p> Pediatric dentists can craft customized mouth guards for children, or sporting goods stores can sell thermoplastic “boil-and-bite” mouth guards.\u00a0 The same type of mouth guard is used by children who grind their teeth at night, also known as “bruxing.”.<\/span><\/p> Space Maintainers<\/b><\/p> It is not uncommon for primary (baby) teeth to be lost prematurely as a result of trauma or decay.\u00a0 It is common for adjacent teeth to shift in order to fill the space, causing spacing and alignment issues for permanent teeth (adult teeth).\u00a0 As a placeholder until the permanent teeth are ready to emerge, space maintainers or “spacers” are inserted.\u00a0 Space maintainers can be classified into two main types:<\/span><\/p> Thumb Sucking Appliances<\/b><\/p> It is natural for most children to grow out of their thumb-sucking habit.\u00a0 Thumb sucking is not recommended for children after the age of five or six (especially vigorously).\u00a0 There are several complications associated with this procedure, including narrowed arches, impacted teeth, and misaligned teeth.\u00a0 Thumb sucking is usually stopped immediately with the “palatal crib” appliance.<\/span><\/p> Pediatric dentists create and attach the “crib” to the teeth, almost like a barely visible set of braces.\u00a0 By preventing the thumb from reaching the roof of the mouth, gratification is reduced – and the habit is quickly broken.\u00a0 Various removable versions of the crib are also available, depending on the child’s age and willingness to cooperate.<\/span><\/p> Expansion Appliances<\/b><\/p> An expansion appliance can be used to correct an overbite or a crossbite, where the upper front teeth protrude over the lower front teeth.\u00a0 With an expansion appliance, the arch is stretched and widened, so that the teeth can be realigned straight.\u00a0 A custom-made expansion appliance can be affixed to either the inside or outside of the teeth.\u00a0 An expansion appliance may be required to prepare the jaw for oral surgery in children who were born with a cleft palate.<\/span><\/p> Bionator<\/b><\/p> An orthodontic device called a bionator may be prescribed if the pediatric dentist suspects that the child’s jaws are not growing in proportion to one another.\u00a0 In general, the bionator facilitates the erupting and aligning of the teeth by positioning the lower jaw forward. Using this dental appliance can reduce the need for extensive orthodontic treatment in the future and help to promote a natural-looking smile.<\/span><\/p> Your pediatric dentist can answer any questions you may have about dental appliances.<\/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 Our dentists pride themselves on putting your needs first and offering 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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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
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<\/span> The pediatric dentist may apply a “band and loop,” a “crown and loop,” or a “distal shoe” type of spacer to fill the empty gap, depending on the position of the missing tooth and the condition of the surrounding teeth.\u00a0 There is no difference in the function of spacers; just the way they attach to the adjacent teeth varies.\u00a0 Metal is the most common material used for fixed spacers, and they are highly durable.\u00a0 A button made of acrylic may be added to reduce the esthetic impact of a missing tooth that is highly visible.<\/span><\/li>
<\/span> Young children rarely use removable spacers.\u00a0 In a manner similar to orthodontic retainers, special plastic parts are inserted into the empty slots in order to prevent adjacent teeth from drifting apart.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>Schedule a Consultation<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t