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Why choose a pediatric dentist for my child?
In the same way your child sees a pediatrician as their primary medical provider, a pediatric dentist is the primary oral health provider for your infant, your child, and your teen. A pediatric dentist must complete an advanced post-doctoral course accredited by the American Dental Association, with a minimum of two academic years in the specialty of pediatric dentistry to obtain the skills required to be considered a specialist in the field. This extensive training provides pediatric dentists the knowledge to treat children’s teeth, the know-how to provide a positive dental experience, and the additional skills to educate children on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist?
Because of their increased, specialized training, pediatric dentists are far better equipped than general dentists to treat children and attend to their needs and questions (and those of their parents). Questions like “Is my baby’s thumb sucking hurting her teeth?” or “What kinds of foods can he chew now?” are best answered by an expert on your developing child’s dental health.
Another significant difference is the setting. One goal of pediatric dentistry is to help your child establish a positive, happy relationship with taking care of his/her teeth. General dentistry clinics can often seem scary to a child, and may begin to foster a relationship of fear early on. Pediatric dentistry practices offer child-friendly settings and staff who are specially trained and passionate about keeping a young person happy, calm, and comfortable throughout their visits.
Understanding the unique dental needs of children is key to the proper development and maintenance of their smiles. Choosing a pediatric dentist is the very best way establish a healthy foundation for your child’s dental development, which affects their overall health for a lifetime.
Regular dental care for your child at a young age can positively effect their oral health for life.
The sooner your child begins a routine of regular dental checkups, the healthier their mouths will stay throughout their lives. Checkups help to prevent cavities and tooth decay, which can lead to other medical issues down the road. The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend visit to a dentist by age 1. Additionally, when you take your child to pediatric dentist at a young age, they will be more accustomed to and comfortable with the process and therefore more likely to continue to do so as they get older.
01. Additional specialized training
Children differ vastly from adults in many ways. From the size of their bodies to their rapidly growing teeth, they require specialized attention and consideration from health care providers who have the extra, specialized training required to respond to their diverse needs. Pediatric dentists receive extensive, additional training that focuses on the unique dental care requirements of babies, children and teens.
02. A lifetime of care and guidance
Babies, children, and teens all require a specially trained dental eye. From a baby’s initial teething process within the first year of life to the appearance of the final molars in their teen years, pediatric dentists can help both children and parents navigate the changes and challenges of dental development. Regular pediatric dental checkups also set the stage for a lifetime of great oral health.
03. Prevention for a healthy future
With additional years of specialized training after completion of dental school, a pediatric dentist can identify and help prevent treatable problems like baby bottle tooth decay, dental-related speech problems, cavities in the primary teeth, or other factors which may affect the development of the permanent teeth. They can offer advice such as what kinds of liquids are okay before bed, or how to brush a baby’s teeth.
