{"id":176,"date":"2019-03-21T16:30:55","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T16:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalrooms.co.uk\/cosmetic-dentist-wimbledon\/?p=176"},"modified":"2020-07-30T12:22:28","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T11:22:28","slug":"baby-teeth-matter-when-does-your-child-need-to-see-a-specialist-in-paediatric-dentistry-why-we-need-to-take-care-of-our-childrens-first-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalrooms.co.uk\/cosmetic-dentist-wimbledon\/baby-teeth-matter-when-does-your-child-need-to-see-a-specialist-in-paediatric-dentistry-why-we-need-to-take-care-of-our-childrens-first-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Teeth Matter – When does your child need to see a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry & Why we need to take care of our children\u2019s first teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Did you know 46% of children 0-8 years of age in the UK have tooth decay<\/strong>? Tooth decay is largely preventable yet it is so common in children. According to data from Public Health England the majority of tooth decay in children under 6 is left untreated. This can lead to children being awake at night because of dental pain, missing school and parents having to miss work if they have to take children into the dentist for emergency appointments.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, children can wait up to 6 months for certain dental treatments on the NHS, or be unable to find a practice that fulfils all their oral healthcare needs<\/strong>. At Dental Rooms, we are able to offer appointments quickly to avoid long waiting times. After school appointments are also available.<\/p>\n

We also have a child-friendly environment, modern, child-friendly equipment<\/strong> and a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry<\/strong> to provide the best service for our young patients.<\/p>\n

Will my child benefit from seeing a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Specialist in paediatric has had three years additional training in treating children and deals solely with the oral healthcare of children from infancy through the teenage years. They can:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Manage anxious children<\/strong>
\nOur Paediatric Specialist takes the time to engage children to build confidence, educate and value their dental health. We also offer Inhalation Sedation \u2018happy gas\u2019 to help children relax and accept dental treatment.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Treat dental injuries including fractured, displaced or knocked out teeth<\/strong>
\nIn these cases we recommend early dental assessment to be able to provide the best treatment to enhance the long-term prognosis of traumatised teeth.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monitor dental development and identify dental abnormalities<\/strong>
\nAt Dental Rooms we are unique as we can offer our children an integrated specialist service.
\nThe Paediatric and Orthodontic specialists are able to work together closely to monitor the developing teeth at various stages in childhood and identify children who may benefit from early brace treatment. This can sometimes negate the need for extensive brace treatment during the teenage years.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Provide a fully comprehensive service including oral health examinations, fluoride treatments, fillings, preformed metal crowns and root canal treatment for children<\/strong>
\nWe are able to deal with all elements of your child\u2019s oral health, from basic examinations through to complex cases.<\/p>\n

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Baby or \u2018primary\u2019 teeth are very important to a child\u2019s health and development. Below are some of the reasons why:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Tooth alignment and position<\/strong> – Primary teeth save space for the adult teeth, if the baby tooth is lost early due to tooth decay, the adjacent teeth tend to move into that space. The permanent tooth then has less room to grow and can become impacted (stuck).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Healthy permanent teeth<\/strong> – The permanent teeth develop very close to the roots of the baby teeth. Baby teeth are much smaller and cavities can spread very quickly. If cavities are left untreated, the baby tooth can develop an infection or abscess which can hinder tooth development and cause damage to the permanent tooth underneath.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Health and nutrition<\/strong> \u2013 Teeth are needed for chewing. Dental pain from cavities can lead to nutritional deficiencies if the child is not able to properly chew their food. If cavities are left untreated, there is a great risk of an infection forming leading to a dental abscess. It is important to take your child to the dentist from a young age to prevent tooth decay.<\/p>\n

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Dr Ayesha Patel – Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry<\/strong><\/p>\n

BDS, MFDS RCS(Edin), PG Cert Dental Ed, MPaed Dent RCPS(Glas)<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n