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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Pediatric dentistry, also known as pedodontics, is a specialty branch that focuses on treating young people.

Pediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral health care that includes the following:

Infant oral health exams, which include risk assessment for caries in mother and child
Preventive dental care including cleaning and fluoride treatments, as well as nutrition and diet recommendations
Habit counseling (for example, pacifier use and thumb sucking)
Early assessment and treatment for straightening teeth and correcting an improper bite (orthodontics)

Repair of tooth cavities or defects
Diagnosis of oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defect, asthma, hay fever, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder
Management of gum diseases and conditions including ulcers, short frenulae, mucoceles, and pediatric periodontal disease
Care for dental injuries (for example, fractured, displaced, or knocked-out teeth).