Pedodontia is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence including those with special health care needs. Growth and development, disease and prevention as well as child psychology management are covered under pedodontia. Also included are the highly specialized paediatric, preventive and restorative techniques.
Humans start teething when they are as young as 6 months old and develop their set of primary 'milk' teeth. At the age of 6-7 years, humans start losing their mlk teeth and the permanent set of teeth start emerging.because the milk teeth will eventually fall off, some parents tend to ignore taking their child to a dentist. However, these milk teeth form the basis of developing permanent teeth. If proper care is not taken the problems can emerge which will last for lifetime. The treatments provided include-- Oral caries assessment.
- Fluoride treatment.
- Habit counselling.
- Correction of crooked and misaligned teeth.
- Treatment of tooth cavities.
- Treatment of dental injuries.