Pediatric dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is a branch of medicine that studies oral diseases in children from 1 year to 17 years old. Therefore, a pediatric dentist must have knowledge in pediatrics, therapy, pharmacology, which are necessary for the competent development of a treatment plan for pathologies taking into account age-related features. In addition to professional training and practical experience, the doctor must be able to communicate properly with children, taking into account the emotional state and behavioral aspects of the patient.

Dental treatment for children should be performed by a pediatric dentist, as pathologies in infants and school-age children have a number of important features, including:

• morphological differences between a child's jaw and an adult's;
• inflammatory processes progress rapidly and have a specific course;
• methods for treating caries, pulpitis, and periodontitis have fundamental differences from the technologies used for adult patients;
• children require a personalized psychological approach.

A good pediatric dentist understands how diseases develop at a certain age and what treatment methods should be used for their effective and safe elimination.

Pediatric dentistry includes therapy, orthodontics, surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics. The main reason for seeking dental care is caries of primary and permanent teeth. Other reasons include incorrect bite, jaw injuries, various infections, and inflammations.

It is not only possible but also necessary to treat caries in primary teeth, as untreated pathological processes can lead to the development of pulpitis and periodontitis, which is dangerous for the formation of permanent teeth. Carious teeth are a constant source of infection that, with weakened immunity, affects various organs and causes various complications.

Early loss of a primary tooth often leads to a disruption in the development and growth of bone tissue, so when teeth are replaced, anomalies of the bite, crowding of teeth in a row, and many other pathologies can arise.

The condition of a child's teeth (both primary and permanent) depends on the medical knowledge of the parents. Proper organization of oral hygiene and nutrition, regular visits to a pediatric dentist create the conditions for the formation of healthy teeth.

It is very important that after the first visits to the dentist, the child does not develop a sense of anxiety and fear. And the doctors at iStomatolog clinic know how to approach young patients so that further visits do not cause concern for either the dentists or the parents. Preventive measures will help avoid serious costs for treatment in the future, as pathologies can be effectively eliminated at early stages.

In childhood (mostly due to the fault of parents), incorrect taste preferences are formed. The consumption of sweets, pastries, carbonated drinks, and canned juices leads to enamel destruction and subsequent development of caries. It, by the way, proceeds covertly, so parents do not notice pathological changes until a deep carious cavity is exposed.

At iStomatolog clinic, doctors use the DIAGNOdent KaVo device to detect hidden changes in dental structures. The device does not create radiation exposure to the body and does not cause discomfort during the examination of the dental row. Waves generated by the laser reflect differently from healthy and carious tissues, forming clear boundary contours that separate pathological tissue from healthy tissue. We also have a digital x-ray machine and other types of modern dental equipment.

The clinic uses the best filling materials, antiseptics, anesthesia drugs, and other means on which the safety and effectiveness of the treatment process depend. At iStomatolog, unprecedented measures are taken to ensure a proper level of hygiene, so parents can trust their children's health when making an appointment with a doctor.

In addition to tooth decay, there are many other problems that need to be addressed in childhood. In some cases, emergency tooth extraction is necessary, while in others, plates or braces need to be installed to align improperly positioned teeth.

When the enamel layer is damaged, doctors develop an individual scheme of therapeutic treatment, and in case of jaw trauma, a special splint needs to be applied. And in each specific situation, the correct psychological approach is required so that the child is tuned to treatment and does not interfere with the doctor during its execution.

Our specialists use the most advanced dental techniques, including:

• treating caries with minimally invasive methods;
• performing tooth treatment without drilling;
• applying the fissure sealing method;
• developing preventive schemes to prevent the development of caries.

To obtain more detailed information, please see the sections of the iStomatolog clinic website or call the numbers: 067 502-8-999, 093 502-8-999.