Children’s dental treatment

Between Children’s Fears and Easy Treatment

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in a child’s mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, causing holes in the teeth. If these holes are not treated, they can cause pain, infection, and eventually lead to tooth loss.

Causes of Tooth Decay

Several steps contribute to the level of decay that causes pain for your child:

• Leaving food residues, especially starches and sugars, on the child’s teeth.
• Infection of the mouth with bacteria that combine with food to form a sticky film called plaque.
• Bacteria in plaque feed on sugar and starch from food.
• Bacteria use sugar and starch to create acids.
• The acids begin to erode the minerals in the enamel.
• Over time, this erosion can lead to tartar.
• Besides damaging the teeth, plaque and tartar can irritate the gums, causing gum disease.

Tips for Cleaning Children’s Teeth

• Start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as the first baby teeth appear.
• Brush your child’s teeth twice a day for about two minutes using fluoride toothpaste.
• Ensure that children do not eat toothpaste directly from the tube.
• Regularly consult a dentist to detect any early signs of decay.

How to Treat Tooth Decay

There are several ways a dentist can help if your child has tooth decay. Pediatric dental clinics are specially equipped to make children feel comfortable and not afraid of any procedures.

Depending on your child’s condition, the dentist may recommend one of the following treatments:

Filling:

If there is a cavity in the tooth, the dentist will remove the decayed tissue and restore the tooth by filling it with a filling material.

Extraction:

In severe cases, when the damage to the tooth pulp cannot be repaired, the dentist may extract the tooth and suggest a bridge or implant to replace the missing tooth.

Fluoride Treatment:

If tooth decay is detected early, fluoride treatment can help repair the enamel.

For more tips on your child’s dental health or if you have any questions, you can contact Dr. Boulas Jamal’s clinics, and our medical team will respond as quickly as possible.