Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentists offer primary and specialty oral care to babies, teenagers, and adolescents, including those with special health needs, from infancy to adolescence. Pedodontists perform a variety of specialized activities, including:

• Infant oral health exams
• Distribution of relaxation medications
• Special counseling on nutrition
• Emergency dental care
• Special counseling on nutrition
• Discouragement of thumb and finger sucking through appliances and methods

Pediatric dentists use a variety of methods to help a child complete required dental care since each child is unique. Based on the child's health background, special health care requirements, dental needs, type of treatment needed, the effects of not treating, emotional and intellectual growth, and parental preferences, a pediatric dentist makes a recommendation for behavior guidance strategies.