Children's Dentistry - Children and Dental Care

Children's Dentistry

INDEX OF THIS PAGE:

When should I first bring my child to the dentist?

Should the parent accompany the child into the operatory?

Should my child see a children's dentist?

Why fill baby teeth?

Baby tooth eruption schedule

Adult tooth eruption schedule

How to interpret a child's x-ray

Why does my child grind her teeth at night?

What if the baby tooth does not fall out on its own?

Will my child need braces?

The ugly duckling stage

Space maintainers

Why does my child keep getting cavities?

Children's oral hygiene

At what age should a child begin to brush?

Should a child floss?

Is there a difference between the shape of baby teeth and adult teeth?

Baby tooth pulpotomy versus an adult tooth pulp cap

What is a Stainless Steel Crown?

Which baby teeth need stainless steel crowns?

Can Stainless steel crowns be used on adult teeth?

fluoride

fluorosis

Fluoride and adults

What are topical sealants?

How are sealants done?

How long do sealants last?

Success depends on the child's cooperation

What teeth are sealed?

What is the oldest a patient can be to have her teeth sealed?