Children’s treatment procedures differ from those applied to adults. In order to prevent children from developing a permanent dentist phobia. In addition to treating tooth decay, preventive dentistry is also very important for pediatric dentistry.
Fissure sealants prevent the infiltration and subsequent adhesion of bacteria and food substances into the deep and narrow cavities (fissures) on the surfaces most exposed to decay, namely the molars. This prevents the formation of fissure caries.
In addition, the application of fluoride is another preventive treatment. According to the risk group to which the patients belong, the mineralization of the teeth is supported by this preventive treatment, which is applied regularly every 3 or 6 months, and the teeth are protected against acid attacks.
Caries in primary teeth affect both the stress of the permanent teeth below them and increase the risk of caries in permanent teeth due to the increased number of bacteria resulting from caries in primary teeth, especially during the eruption of mixed teeth.
Therefore, it is necessary to treat these caries. When dental treatments are not applied, serious problems are faced that affect children’s lives, such as bad breath, pain, abscesses inside or outside the mouth.
Caries in baby teeth can have negative effects on permanent teeth, as bacteria spread more due to caries in baby teeth, increasing the risk of new caries when mixed teeth appear.
For this reason, treating caries in baby teeth is essential. If not followed up with effective treatment, children may face serious health problems such as bad breath, pain, and abscesses inside or outside the mouth.