Pedodontics is a sub-branch of dentistry that deals only with pediatric patients. Pedodontics treats pediatric patients between the ages of 0 and 13. Children's bone development is much different than adults. For this reason, children's dental treatments may need to be different from adults. In this direction, it is necessary to consult a pedodontist for dental treatment until the age of 13, when all of the milk teeth of children have changed.
The pedodontist checks whether the pediatric patients who apply to him for various problems are in the caries risk group and ensures that they gain a nutritional habit in this direction. Apart from this, the jaw and tooth development of children is regulated and preventive orthodontic treatments can be applied.
Frequently Asked Questions
In some cases, regular dentists can also treat children's teeth.
Yes. Dental caries can also occur in children as a result of not paying attention to dental hygiene.
Yes. Untreated milk teeth cause bad odor, inflammation and pain in the mouth.
