Children are not aware of the importance of proper oral care, while sometimes we adults think that baby teeth are not very important, decay will break and then grow new teeth, so we are not interested in treating baby teeth. This is a completely misconception.
Why is it necessary to treat milk teeth
- Children’s baby teeth, as well as adults’ permanent teeth, help them chew and grind foods. For that reason, the care and treatment of the pulp of milk teeth helps restore the baby’s chewing function, helping him not to get entangled in food and cause tooth decay.
- Good treatment of baby teeth not only helps children avoid the pain that may be encountered, but also helps the jaw bone develop well, healthy gums help children limit dental problems, ensure good chewing, vocalization and are the foundation to prepare for the process of permanent teething later
The procedure for the treatment of deep milk teeth
With mild cavities, the doctor will clean, then use fillings to seal the cavities, avoiding food from causing pain and damage to the pulp. The number of treatment sessions will depend on the number of cavities and the baby’s ability to cooperate.
With decayed teeth into the pulp, depending on the condition of the baby’s teeth, the doctor will anesthetize them to prevent pain during treatment. After removing the inflamed and necrotic pulp, the doctor will seal the root canal with biological materials, capable of dissipating according to the digestion of the root, suitable for the development of baby teeth. The number of root canal treatment sessions for each tooth ranges from 1-2 sessions.
Treatment for baby teeth is one of the most challenging tasks for dentists, because often every child is afraid of pain and does not cooperate with the doctor. Therefore, parents need to prepare their children psychologically and find a reputable dental clinic with a team of friendly doctors with children.