Pedodontics

What is Pedodontics?

Pedodontics is a branch of dentistry that monitors and treats the oral and dental health of children from infancy and the development of the maxillofacial region, as well as includes preventive measures.It includes the replacement of missing teeth, the treatment of rotten teeth, the arrangement of the positions of teeth, preventive alternative applications and preventive orthodontic treatment determinations.

Pedodontics means "children's teeth". Ped Decontics (Pediatric Dentistry) is the healthy protection and treatment of milk and permanent teeth of children aged 0-12 years.

What is a Pedodontist?

A pedodontist is a specialized dentist who performs dental treatments for individuals aged 0-16 years.If there is an existing problem by analyzing the development of teeth and jaws, you can solve these anamolies by directing growth while growth development is still ongoing, and thus your child may not receive orthodontic treatment in the future.

In addition, a pedodontics specialist;

* Mastering the structure of the child's mouth and teeth,

* To follow the new developments in the field of pedodontics,

• To be knowledgeable about the rights of children and patients,

* Being able to work in an intense and stressful work environment,

• To have knowledge about child psychology.

it is also necessary to have the necessary competence in such subjects.

Pedodontics specialists;

• - Taking precautions against unwanted situations such as bruises

* - To intervene in case of lack or damage of permanent teeth,

* - To inform children about oral and dental health.

• - They ensure that there is no fear of dentists (dental phobia) in children, they turn dental treatment into a pleasant game for children.

* - Organizes individual-specific protective programs by determining the child's caries risk group.

* - Informs both the child and the family about oral and dental care in children.

• - They check the regular progress of the child's jaw and tooth development.

* - Performs preventive orthodontic treatments.

* - Regulates the child's eating habits.

Why is Pedodontics Important?

Dental treatment of children by physicians specializing in this issue allows for good communication with children at first and easy implementation of dental treatments and preventive procedures in the long term. One of the main tasks is to monitor the spiritual and physical development of the developing child and to ensure that the child gets used to the dentist.The pedodontist, unlike other dentists, has been trained to communicate with children.

He has knowledge about the general dentition as well as the anatomical structure of developing teeth. The pedodontics specialist can foresee the orthodontic disorders that are occurring and take precautions. Rather than treating caries that has formed on the teeth, it will take measures to prevent these caries from forming.