Pediatric Dentistry in Las Palmas
Pediatric Dentistry takes care of the care and maintenance of the oral health of babies, children and teenagers.
Children are constantly growing and their dental structure changes as they develop. The pediatric dentist is the specialist in charge of looking after children’s overall dental health, as well as detecting possible abnormalities.
Among the duties of a pediatric dentist is instilling basic hygiene habits and dental care in the youngest. At Brånemark Las Palmas we teach children how to brush their teeth in a fun and enjoyable way so that they acquire oral health habits from an early age.
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Dental treatments for children in Las Palmas
Treatments for baby bottle tooth decay
So-called baby bottle tooth decay is a type of cavity that affects both babies and young children who are in the nursing period. It is very common for very young children to have cavities in their teeth caused by prolonged exposure to sugary drinks, such as milk.
The bacteria that build up on the surface of their teeth begin a destructive process, demineralizing the tooth enamel. Our pediatric dentists always recommend that parents clean babies’ gums with a piece of gauze after feeding to remove any residue that may have accumulated.
In addition, it is important to avoid letting them fall asleep with the bottle in their mouth, so as not to expose teeth and gums to these sugary liquids for too long.
Dental trauma and fractures
It is very common at our Brånemark center to treat children who have fractured some of their teeth, whether from a fall or a blow. In these cases, what the pediatric dentist must take into account to find the best solution is the type of tooth that has broken: baby tooth or permanent tooth.
In any case, the appropriate treatment for dental trauma and fractures involves reimplanting the tooth or performing a dental restoration.
Children's orthodontics
At our dental clinic in Las Palmas we recommend that children’s first visit to the orthodontist take place around the age of 6. It is at this age that the first oral health problems and bite alterations can be diagnosed, so they can be solved in time and not lead to more serious complications in adulthood.
It is during check-ups with the pediatric dentist that the specialist can decide to refer children to the orthodontist to begin interceptive orthodontic treatment if necessary.
Congenital conditions in children
The pediatric dentist is the specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions in children that directly affect their teeth, such as: absence of the primary dentition, delayed eruption of the permanent teeth, or having more or fewer teeth than normal.
