Pediatric Dentistry on Children's Day

On Children's Day, in addition to thinking about toys, treats, and fun, how about looking at the health of our little ones?

Among the care, Pediatric Dentistry is a very important specialty for children, from birth.

For your information, Pediatric Dentistry is the area of dentistry that takes care of children's oral health, from the moment of birth until adolescence. “Pediatric dentists are also responsible for the oral hygiene of babies and pregnant women, and for guiding about the importance of healthy eating,” explains Dentist, Master in Implantology and Clinical Director of IOS – Instituto Odontológico, Dr. Marlei Bonella.

And what is the right time to take children to the dentist? “As soon as the teeth start to come in, it is recommended to take babies to the pediatric dentist, and then every six months for preventive check-ups, to avoid more serious problems in the long term,” explains Marlei.

An evaluation of oral health is made to identify possible abnormalities with the possibility of correcting them over time. “We can check the formation of the dental arch, the bite, among others,” says Marlei.

Among the recommended children's treatments, we indicate cleaning and fluoride application; treatment and prevention of cavities; trauma to the teeth caused by accidents such as falls; occlusion problems and tooth positioning, prevention of gum diseases.

“For us, this children's treatment is very important to have strong, beautiful, and healthy teeth. Taking care of children's smiles with care and warmth is our purpose,” emphasizes the dentist.