Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry in charge of treating children, from infancy to adolescence. The pediatric dentist has adequate clinical training to treat children, making your visit to the dentist pleasant and enjoyable.
It is important that the first consultation is made from the first year of age , because it allows the pediatric dentist to give advice to parents and to keep children healthy. It also allows us to detect diseases, imbalances of the mouth, teeth, gums and bones, which can be treated in time.
Preventative vs. Corrective
Preventive Pediatric Dentistry
Procedures and promotion of good oral hygiene habits for the prevention of oral diseases. Procedures: prophylaxis, application of fluoride and dental sealants.
Corrective Pediatric Dentistry
Procedures focused on treating the consequences generated by oral diseases such as dental caries. Procedures: restorations, endodontics, extraction and frenillectomy.
Functional apparatus
Early detection of craniofacial growth and development problems to avoid future functional and aesthetic alterations. Treatments: expansion, space and functional maintainers.