Paediatric dentist

Paediatric dentistry

Children's oral health must be protected from a very early age. To this end, paediatric dentists are responsible for diagnosing, treating and preventing any problems that may occur in young children's mouths.

It is essential to obtain a diagnosis during early childhood, as this allows problems that may arise during the eruption of primary teeth (baby teeth) to be prevented. In later stages, the consequences could be genuinely severe.

At our paediatric dental clinic, we focus on offering parents the peace of mind they need so that their little one enjoys their first visit to the paediatric dentist.

Which conditions are frequently treated in paediatric dentistry?

Bacterial infections

Pus-filled infections in a child's mouth — a dental abscess or a small bump on the gum next to a tooth — almost always result from untreated tooth decay or an injury that has damaged the tooth's nerve. They should be assessed and treated as soon as possible.

Putting dirty hands in the mouth is not the cause of these pus-filled infections, although it can encourage other viral or bacterial infections. That is why we emphasise handwashing; however, a dental abscess is prevented by treating tooth decay in time.

Bruxism

Many children grind their teeth at night. This is called bruxism and can be caused by stress in some cases. It can lead to tooth pain and wear on the tooth surface. In children, it is important to find out the cause: your dentist will assess it and decide if treatment is necessary.

What treatments are used in paediatric dentistry?

Correction of tooth alignment

The paediatric dentist will perform a comprehensive examination of the patient's teeth and jaws to detect any potential bite issues. Depending on the findings, treatment may involve orthodontics or dentofacial orthopaedics. Dentofacial orthopaedics is part of orthodontics and allows bone and bite issues to be corrected while the child is growing. In adults, it is not always possible to correct the bite when the cause is skeletal and was not treated early: in some cases, orthognathic surgery is required.

Dental cleaning

In addition to reaching every corner of the mouth and reducing the chances of tooth decay at Rincón Dental, we perform a professional cleaning that helps little ones learn essential advice to improve their oral hygiene.

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Orthodontics and orthopaedics in children

Treatments for children

Children's orthopaedics and orthodontics

Within paediatric dentistry, dentofacial orthopaedics focuses on correcting developmental abnormalities in facial bones. The aim is to avoid, in most cases, the need for surgical intervention on the maxilla or mandible.

Dentofacial orthopaedics is just as important as, or even more important than, children's orthodontics, although it is less widely known.

In paediatric dentistry and orthodontics for children, the earlier the better. It is of great importance for children to visit the dentist at an early age so they get used to annual check-ups and treatments.

It is of great importance for children to visit the dentist at an early age so they get used to annual check-ups and treatments

ORTHOPAEDICS IN CHILDREN

Dentofacial orthopaedics focuses on facial development; that is, it is responsible for guiding facial growth using functional or removable appliances.

Dentofacial orthopaedics is applied in growing children when facial structures are fully developing, although orthodontics can be applied at any age.

The stage preceding the placement of braces, when needed, is of great importance as it will facilitate treatment and achieve a better final result. For all these reasons, it can be described as preventive orthodontics for children.

ORTHODONTICS IN CHILDREN

Orthodontics for children is needed when there is a malocclusion or bad bite, that is, when teeth are not properly aligned.

In these cases, it is corrected using children's braces, thereby achieving proper tooth alignment and restoring functional and aesthetic morphological normality.

Metal braces are not always the best option: each child is assessed individually and the type of appliance is decided after an initial study. Clear aligners are increasingly used in children because they make hygiene easier and cause fewer sores and irritation.

In our centres, we offer metal braces in different colours.

Our professionals use various child psychology techniques to prevent fears and phobias.

BRACES FOR CHILDREN

Our professionals use various child psychology techniques to prevent fears and phobias