It the branch of dentistry that deals with the oral health of infant to their teen years.
They care for a child’s teeth, gums and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood.
A child’s teeth need the same focus as an adult need as they are the building blocks of good oral hygiene habits.
This branch includes:
- Preventive care such as Fluoride and cleaning treatment as well as nutrition and diet plan.
- Habit breaking such as thumb sucking and using pacifiers.
- Early assessment and treatment for straightening teeth and correcting an improper bite (orthodontics)
- Repair of tooth cavities or defects.
- Diagnosis of oral conditions.
- Management of gum diseases and conditions including ulcers and pediatric periodontal disease.
- Care for dental injuries such as fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth.
