Pediatric Dentistry & Prevention

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Prevention is the foundation of a healthy smile

Prevention is the key to a healthy smile. When kids learn good hygiene habits early, they avoid dental problems and gain routines that will stay with them forever.

Dental care starts even before the very first tooth. That’s why we offer free regular check-ups, so we can guide you through what’s happening in your child’s mouth as they grow.

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is all about kids. Pediatric dentists not only know children’s dental issues best, but they also connect with little ones in ways a general dentist can’t. That makes them the ideal partner to look after your child’s smile.

Our pediatric dentist works hand in hand with parents to make sure every child’s smile stays healthy —easily and naturally.She also helps solve problems like:

  • Cavities
  • Bumps and dental injuries
  • Stains on teeth
  • Swollen gums
  • Teeth that don’t erupt

”The best thing you can do is bring your child to a pediatric dentist every 6 months for a routine check-up.

BeatrizPediatric Dentist

Common dental problems in kids

Mouth ulcer

A canker sore is a tiny mouth ulcer that stings when kids eat or talk, but it goes away on its own after a few days.

Cavities

Cavities are little holes in the teeth caused by germs. Brushing and avoiding too many sweets can keep them away.

Tongue-tie

When the tissue under the tongue is too short, kids can’t move it well—and it may affect how they speak or eat.

Missing teeth

This means a few teeth haven’t come in due to lack of space. Book a visit so we can take a closer look.

Tooth injury

A tooth injury can happen from a knock or fall—it might loosen or break a tooth. It’s best to see the dentist quickly.

THE FIRST STEP TO YOUR CHILD’S HEALTHY SMILE

Frequently asked questions about pediatric dentistry

Every 6 months or once a year, depending on their level of risk. Things change quickly in children: teeth come through, others fall out and the mouth grows. With our check-ups we catch decay at an early stage, when it can still be treated with almost no intervention, and we adjust hygiene advice to each age. At wiloo this prevention check-up is free.

From the first tooth, a fluoride toothpaste: 1,000 ppm up to age 6, a rice-grain amount (pea-sized from age 3), and 1,450 ppm from age 6. The child does the brushing, but an adult goes over it until age 7–8. If you’re unsure about a particular brand, bring it to the check-up and we’ll take a look.

Call us the same day. If the tooth has moved, broken or changed colour, the sooner we see it the better. If it’s a permanent tooth and it has come out whole, keep it in milk or saline (don’t rub the root) and come straight away: it can sometimes be put back. All four clinics have an emergency phone number.

Yes, in most cases. Sealants are a thin coating applied to the grooves of the permanent molars, where plaque builds up most, and they greatly reduce the risk of decay in that area. It’s a quick, painless treatment with no anaesthetic, usually done as soon as the molar comes through, between ages 6 and 7.

They can be several things: early decay, an enamel defect (hypomineralisation), or simply plaque or staining. They can’t be told apart by eye and the treatment is different in each case, so it’s best to have them assessed at a check-up. The sooner a spot is seen, the easier it is to stop it.