Dental Services in Powell Family Dental Care

Pediatric Dentistry services

Pediatric Dentistry is a recognized dental specialty that deals with the health and well being of children.  First visit of babies to dentist is very important in early age life. Normally babies get the teeth at the age of six months. Some babies are even born with one or two teeth. Whether the teeth are present or not, the pediatric dentist diagnoses the baby for infectious disease.
Pediatric Dentistry involves following Procedures:

Crowns installation

Crown is one type of restoration that completely covers a tooth.  For babies’ teeth, crowns are usually of stainless steel and silver. Font teeth are covered with white crowns. Stainless steel crowns are used to protect a primary tooth.  Care should be taken for crowned tooth to prevent it from breaking down and also to prevent secondary tooth decay.

Teeth Cleaning

Regular cleaning prevents number of mouth disease. A child should go for a dental cleaning on every six months. Cleaning process helps to get rid from tartar and plaque.  During cleaning the dentist can determine the presence of cavities or other dental abnormalities. 

Extractions

Extractions are the only option in conditions when it is not possible to save a broken tooth.  It is mandatory to fill up the gap resulting after an extraction. If left open, the space invites many complications. It can cause shifting of teeth around the gap. A child who loss primary tooth early then he or she may need a space maintainer.

Fluoride for teeth health

Commonly occurring dental conditions are Cavities. Increase use of fluoride has greatly reduced tooth decay. Fluoride can be used for both children and adults.

Teeth Fillings

Fillings are used to provide extra reinforcement to the tooth. In every dental clinic fillings are a very common process.

Mouth guards

Tooth-to-tooth contact can cause chipped and broken teeth. Mouth guards fit completely over the top and bottom of the teeth and prevent this.
Mouth guards provide many advantages:

• Clear speech
• Comfortable fitting
• Easier breathing

Sealants

Sealants help to eliminate tooth decay
Molars are the most common place where decay occurs. This is because molars have very deep crevices on chewing surfaces where food and bacteria get accumulated and are hard to clean. Sealants are applied on the chewing surfaces of permanent back teeth. This will make grooves of the teeth much smoother. Children should go for sealants at the age of six years. Depending on tooth structure sealants are required.

Pulpotomy procedures

When nerve of the tooth gets infected then pulpotomy is the only treatment. During pulpotomy the infected nerve is extracted partially or completely. Medication is inserted in the tooth to encourage healing.  After Pulpotomy the tooth becomes brittle and prone to breaking. Therefore the tooth must be crowned to give extra reinforcement for natural chewing.

Every child should visit the pediatric dentist at least two times in a year. It is necessary to take care of teeth right from infancy because a winning smile and healthy teeth is very important.
Educate your child about the care of teeth when it comes to good oral health.