Our Treatments
Pedodontics (child dentistry)
What is pediatric dentistry?
Pedodontics is a branch of dentistry that aims to protect the health of the milk and permanent teeth of children aged 0-13 and to treat the problems that occur.. Family dental clinic As Sancaktepe and Kartal branches, we carry out our treatments with special equipment, hygiene and approach for children.
Surgeon general dt. Kerem Ozgurler under the leadership, Exp. dt. Hatice Erkin, , dt. Aysegul Akmese and dt. Yasin TurgutIt is experienced in both treatment and preventive dentistry applications in pediatric patients.
The importance of dental health in children
Childhood is a critical period in which dental health habits are acquired. Milk teeth act as a guide for the proper eruption of permanent teeth and for the development of the jaw.
Untreated milk tooth decay:
Confusion in permanent teeth
disorder in jaw development
Early tooth loss
Chewing and speech problems
dt. Aysegul Akmese: “Milk teeth should not be neglected because they will fall out anyway. Healthy milk teeth are critical for the overall development of the child.”
Treatments in pedodontics
| Type of Treatment | Explanation | advantage |
|---|---|---|
| fissure sealant | Protective layer applied to the tooth surface to prevent the formation of caries | Reduces the risk of caries by up to 80% |
| fluorine application | Fluorine gel or varnish application that strengthens tooth enamel | Provides resistance to bruises |
| milk tooth filling | Repair of rotten milk teeth | Prevents tooth extraction |
| Children’s root canal treatment | In advanced caries, it is made to save the tooth | Maintains jaw structure |
| placeholders | Protects the gap in early tooth loss | Reduces the risk of crowding |
In some cases, milk teeth may require deep caries or post-traumatic root canal treatment. Children’s root canal treatment is done by cleaning up to the root tip of the tooth and paves the way for the permanent tooth to erupt.
Exp. dt. Hatice Erkin In these treatments, he applies behavioral guidance techniques to reduce children’s fears.
Behavior management and sedation
One of the most important elements in child dental treatments is the psychology of the child. In the Family Dental Clinic:
Behavior guidance techniques
Storytelling method
Sedation or general anesthesia (if necessary)
It is ensured that the child is not afraid of treatment.
Brushing and home care in children
0-3 years: Soft brush and paste-free cleaning
3-6 years: Fluoride children’s paste (pea size)
After 6 years: Regular brushing at least 2 times a day
Limiting sugary foods, regular dentist control
The most common dental problems in children
When dental health problems in children are detected and treated in the early period, it can cause both permanent teeth and jaw development to be adversely affected.. Sancaktepe Pediatric Dentist and eagle child dental treatment We intervene early in these problems in our services.
Common dental problems:
Milk tooth caries: It develops as a result of frequent consumption of sugary foods and insufficient brushing.
Developmental disorders in enamel: White spots, pits or roughnesses may occur on the surface of the tooth.
Dental traumas: During the game, the tooth may be broken or displaced in cases such as falling or hitting.
Early tooth loss: The premature extraction of the milk tooth leads to the need for placeholders.
Habitual disorders: Finger sucking, nail biting and wrong pacifier use can disrupt the jaw structure.
dt. Yasin Turgut: “Parents should acquire the habit of brushing teeth at an early age to protect the child’s oral health.”
Orthodontic treatment onset age in children
Orthodontic treatment not only corrects tooth alignment, but is also effective in guiding the development of the jaw.
Early orthodontic examination It is generally recommended around the age of 6-7 years. In this period, permanent teeth begin to replace milk teeth and jaw development is the most active.
Advantages:
Early Prevention of Confusing
correction of jaw stenosis
Decreased need for tooth extraction
Improvement of speech and chewing function
Family dental clinic As, we perform early diagnosis and treatment with our physicians who are experienced in the field of pediatric orthodontics in our Sancaktepe and Kartal branches.
Extraction process of milk teeth
Milk teeth usually begin to fall at the age of 6-7 and are completed by the age of 12-13. However, in some cases Early milk tooth extraction may be required.
After early shooting placeholder If not used, neighboring teeth can shift into the gap and prevent permanent teeth from coming out.
Situations requiring early shooting:
Deep decay and inability to save the tooth
Post-traumatic tooth fracture or root resorption
The risk of spreading the infection
Expert Recommendation: In early shots, a pediatric dentist must be checked and the space should be preserved until permanent teeth are erupted.
Oral and dental hygiene habits in children
Keeping children’s oral hygiene is the most important guarantee that they will have healthy teeth in the future.
Family Dental Sancaktepe and Family Dental Eagle At its branches, we provide special hygiene trainings to children.
Recommendations by age:
0-3 years: Tooth cleaning with the help of the parent (paste without paste or low fluoride)
3-6 years: Children with fluoride brushing 2 times a day with toothpaste (pea size)
After 6 years: Using dental floss and regular gargling habits
Limiting sugary foods, increasing water consumption
Exp. dt. Hatice Erkin: “When teaching children how to brush teeth, it is very important that families are also role models.”