Pediatric Care
Cincinnati, OH
 Professional dentistry is an important part of maintaining excellent oral health, especially for children. At Ruther Family Dentistry, we pride ourselves on being a family-friendly office! We know that dentistry can be a scary thought for some kids, which is why our office is designed to make your child's visit fun, friendly, and comfortable. If your child is in need of preventive, restorative, or even cosmetic dentistry, you have come to the right place!
Baby teeth start to emerge from the gums at the six-month mark and typically finish by the two-year mark. Once their permanent teeth begin to emerge, youngsters often start losing their baby teeth around six to seven years of age.
Kinds of Dental Procedures for Kids
Although they're not particularly vital, dental treatments are an option for treating cavities. However, it's not the only dentistry treatment that kids typically undergo. In reality, a significant portion of dentistry for kids focuses on cavity prevention, and several procedures can assist kids in doing so.
Fluoride Treatment
One of those earlier-mentioned preventive methods is fluoride treatment. These procedures seek to strengthen teeth defenses against acid attacks by oral bacteria, sugars, and even plaque.
Fluoride can be given to children through toothpaste, mouthwash, some tap water, and dental procedures (preferably after a cleaning).
They will most likely be treated with foam, sealant, or gel at the dentist. It usually has a stronger dosage than over-the-counter medications, but it isn't always essential. When it's appropriate, the pediatric dentist will make the call.
Sealants
Reaching the rear molars might be challenging for children when brushing. As a result, the teeth are more vulnerable to accumulation from cavities and other factors.
At age six, most kids' initial set of molar teeth will break through. To serve as a defense against plaque and other kinds of acid, dentists will occasionally rub sealants on every one of these molars. The procedure is painless, simple, and needs no anesthesia.
Extractions
Children rarely have extractions performed on them; they are only carried out as a last option. Sometimes it's a result of cavities or another decay-related problem. In some cases, it's done to alleviate crowding in particular mouth regions. Due to this particular reason, extractions will straighten the permanent teeth as they emerge.
X-Rays
X-rays are crucial instruments that dentists frequently use to monitor the conditions within your child's mouth. Although they are safe for children, it is recommended to take as little as possible in order to obtain the essential information.
But this applies to everyone, regardless of age. When at all feasible, radiation exposure must be maintained to a minimum.
Children who are at an increased risk of dental decay should wait six to 12 months between x-rays. That period is cut short for kids who are low-risk, to 12 to 24 months.
Some people are easily scared by the phrase "dental treatments," but it's essential to keep in mind that not all of them are unpleasant, especially when performed by our pediatric doctor, Dr. Ruther, at Ruther Family Dentistry. Never forget that it's crucial for your child to feel at ease with the person doing any procedure or surgery, regardless of what it is.
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