According to the National Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Association of Dentistry, over 40% of children have a dental cavity under the age of 10. In addition, more than 1 in 5 children have cavities on at least 7 teeth.
Cavities on baby teeth evolve very rapidly,
reaching the nerve in only 2 months. When left alone, simple cavities will
become extensive and complicated, generating many problems:
● Infection that can spread throughout the body
when untreated
● Dental pain, which will be difficult for the
child to bear
● Lack of concentration in kindergarten
or school and the need to stay home and miss classes
● Treatment will be carried out under stressful conditions, which can make the child associate the visit to the dentist with something unpleasant
● Duration of the treatments will be longer and may require an increased number of visits
Up to the age of 5 years, the child should be
taken to the dentist 2-3 times a year for regular check-ups. Children with
healthy teeth chew better, learn to speak more clearly and correctly, and smile
with confidence. A doctor in the Parker area performing wisdom teeth removal with sedation affirms that the most important reason to regularly visit the dentist
is PREVENTION.
When the child comes to the clinic without it being an emergency, they associate the visit with something pleasant, and everything happens much more smoothly. A friendly relationship develops between the doctor and the child, which prevents anxiety. In addition, regular dental treatments have a shorter duration and are less expensive.
