What is a Paediatric Dentist?
Most families with children choose a paediatrician for their overall health care needs through their developing years. Peadiatric dentists fill this same crucial role in oral health medicine. Peadiatric dentists are dentists with further specific post graduate training to equip them with the knowledge and ability to give optimal paediatric dental care just like medical professionals do.
A paediatric dentist is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage conditions specific to children and those who have special needs or otherwise need gentler care. In addition to learning about teeth, a paediatric dentist also receives training in child behavioural strategies and psychology. This translates to helping children feel more comfortable with their dental experiences. They also have extensive knowledge about childhood growth and development, relaxation techniques for anxiety in all children and more so on kids with traumatic past dental experience. Peadiatric dentists also treat children with special needs.
When to see a Paediatric dentist?
You might wonder why your child needs to see a dentist if their baby teeth are just going to fall out anyway. But baby teeth are just as important as adult teeth. Baby teeth help your child eat and speak. They also hold space for adult teeth while your child’s jaws grow. Some baby teeth will stay in your child’s mouth until they’re 12 or 13 years old.
What does a Paediatric dentist do?
A paediatric dentist diagnoses and treats oral health conditions in kids. They can recommend preventative treatments for your child and teach your child why oral hygiene is important and help them create good habits for life. They can tell you important facts about thumb sucking and dummy use and tongue ties. They can also treat cavities and gum disease, and they are knowledgeable in conditions that can affect your child’s teeth, jaws and gums as they grow.
If your child seems to be anxious about dentistry then paediatric dentist is the best person to help. Acclimatisation in paediatric dentistry is a gradual process where a child is introduced to the dental environment over several visits to reduce anxiety and build trust. A paediatric dentist uses these appointments to familiarize the child with the clinic, the sounds, the tools, and the staff, often making it fun and positive. This approach can involve short, frequent visits to build on each experience, showing the child the dental chair and instruments, and teaching them relaxation techniques.
Why Choose a Paediatric Dentist?
As a parent, there are so many things that require your attention. Between school, playtime and other activities, going to the dentist might not be a top priority. But caring for your child’s teeth now means fewer oral health problems later. A paediatric dentist can teach your child healthy habits that will stay with them for a lifetime.
We put children first!
Dentistry plays an important role in oral health. Muswell Hill Smile’s experts can design a personalized plan that will keep you smiling for the long haul.
We always aim to provide your child compassionate and effective care. We base that standard on our collective experience, scientific knowledge, and technological expertise.
We strive to instil a positive view of the dentist and remove any fears that children may have about visiting the dentist, a view that we feel will help them to continue regular dental visits and proper dental care throughout their entire life. We want your children to look forward to their next dental check up!
