What exactly is a pediatric dentist?

Pediatric dentists care for children's oral health from infancy to adolescence. They have the training and experience to look after a child's teeth, gums, and mouth at all stages of development.

During the first six months of life, children begin to develop their baby teeth. By the age of 6 or 7 years, they begin to lose their first set of teeth, which are eventually replaced by secondary, permanent teeth.

Children are at risk of developing oral decay and disease without proper dental care, which can lead to a lifetime of pain and complications. Early childhood dental caries, an infectious disease, affects children five times more than asthma and seven times more than hay fever. One in every five (20%) children aged 5 to 11 years old have at least one untreated decayed tooth.

What kind of education do pediatric dentists receive?

Pediatric dentists have completed the following courses:

• Four years of dental school

• Two years of residency training in dentistry for infants, children, teens, and special needs children.

Pediatric dentists provide the best pediatric care.

Children are not just miniature adults. During a dental examination, they are not always patient and cooperative. Pediatric dentists understand how to examine and treat children in a way that makes them feel at ease. Furthermore, pediatric dentists use specially designed equipment in offices that are designed with children in mind.

A pediatric dentist provides a variety of treatment options as well as expertise and training in caring for your child's teeth, gums, and mouth. When your pediatrician recommends a dental exam for your child, you can be confident that a pediatric dentist will provide the best possible care.