Pediatric Dental Treatments

Children, like adults, also need to visit the dentist. Pediatric dentistry, also known as pedodontics, is a specialized field that focuses on the dental development and care of children aged 0 to 12. Pedodontics provides protection in areas such as preserving children’s primary teeth, monitoring potential oral and jaw abnormalities, and preventing the formation of cavities. This is an important step in maintaining children’s dental health as they grow older.

Children’s first teeth start to emerge after 6 months of age. Following the eruption of the first teeth, the remaining teeth will come in over a period of 3 years. However, teeth can start to emerge before 6 months or at any time within the first year. This is natural. Just like permanent teeth, primary teeth can also decay and become infected. Therefore, it is recommended to visit a pediatric dentist at least once within the first year after birth.