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Pediatric Dentistry
Children's Dental Care

Pediatric dentistry focuses on protecting baby teeth from tooth decay through preventive treatments such as fluoride and sealants. This ensures a healthy mouth and helps prevent dental problems later in life.

Starting oral care early and having regular dental check-ups helps children develop good habits. Preventive treatments protect against tooth decay and promote a fear-free relationship with the dentist.

Fluoride strengthens the teeth and reduces the risk of cavities, while fissure sealants protect the vulnerable chewing surfaces of molars from decay. Together, these treatments contribute to a healthy smile for your child.

Oral and Dental Health
in Children

When teeth first erupt in the oral cavity, this is the period during which they are most vulnerable to decay.

Preventive Dental Practice

When teeth first erupt in the oral cavity, this is the period during which they are most vulnerable to decay. If the diet during this time is not chosen carefully and oral hygiene is not properly maintained, tooth decay can quickly develop. However, if the teeth are noticed as soon as they erupt and attention is given to oral hygiene, fluoride applications, and the placement of fissure sealants on necessary teeth, this period can be passed without any damage to the teeth. Moreover, since preventive practices are simple, a child’s fear of the dentist can be eliminated at an early age, allowing the child to visit the dentist independently later in life.

Fluoride Application

Fluoride strengthens the mineral structure of the tooth, prevents the formation of caries, and helps remineralize existing caries, but it does not reverse caries or turn them into healthy teeth. On its own, fluoride is not sufficient to prevent caries. The benefits include helping the child get accustomed to the dentist at the first visit and reducing the formation of caries when applied every six months.

Fissure Sealants

Molars and premolars have grooved surfaces for chewing. However, these surfaces are the most prone to decay in individuals who do not maintain proper oral hygiene. Today, more than half of dental care expenses are spent on the first molar, the first permanent molar in the mouth. To partially prevent this issue, fissure sealants have been developed to cover these grooved surfaces of the molars and isolate them from the oral environment. With the right indications and regular check-ups, the number of cavities can be significantly reduced.