Pediatric Dentistry 2

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years and also of the children with special care needs. Pediatric Dentists have the experience and qualifications to care for a child’s teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of childhood, from 0 to 18 years.

Responsibilities of a Pediatric Dentist Include

• Diagnose and treat oral disease (preventive and restorative)
• Interpret x-rays and other diagnostic tests
• Formulate treatment plans to restore oral health of pediatric patients including healthy one and those with special health care needs
• Monitor growth and development of all teeth and jaws
• Treat dental malocclusion interceptive orthodontic treatment and/or orthodontics
• Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues of the oral cavity
• Provide emergency care(dental infection, pain, and dental trauma)
• Treat pediatric patients under different levels of sedation(minimal, moderate, or deep) and general anesthesia