Short Description
A dental specialist who provides oral care for infants, children, and teenagers, focusing on prevention, growth, and development.
Long Description
A pediatric dentist is a dental professional who specializes in treating children’s oral health from infancy through adolescence. They focus on preventive care, early detection of dental issues, and managing developmental conditions affecting children’s teeth and jaws.
Pediatric dentists receive additional training beyond general dentistry to understand child-specific dental needs, including handling dental anxiety, guiding the eruption of primary and permanent teeth, and managing habits such as thumb-sucking. They also treat conditions like early childhood caries and provide fluoride treatments and sealants for cavity prevention.
A child’s first visit to a pediatric dentist is recommended by age one to establish good oral health habits. Regular check-ups, education on proper hygiene, and early orthodontic evaluations help ensure lifelong dental health.