Treatment of caries in milk teeth

To undergo treatment of baby teeth without stress and pain, contact Dynasty Stomatology in The Czech Republic. We will gently and professionally help even the youngest patients, using gentle methods and modern materials.

Causes of temporary tooth decay in children

Caries develops rapidly on baby teeth – much faster than in adults due to the enamel structure and lifestyle. It is important to understand what factors can provoke its appearance in order to prevent tooth decay in time.

The main causes of dental caries in babies are:

• poor or insufficient oral hygiene;
• habit of drinking milk or juice from a bottle before bedtime;
• abuse of sweets and carbonated drinks;
• congenital enamel anomalies, hereditary predisposition;
• deficiency of fluoride, calcium, vitamins in the diet;
• eating disorders;
• weakened immunity, frequent infections;
• improper teething and crowding, which does not allow to brush teeth thoroughly.

The causes of caries, as a rule, lie in the accumulation of dental plaque, in which bacteria multiply, gradually provoking the weakening of tooth enamel, and then the formation of a cavity.

Symptoms of deep decay in baby teeth

Initial decay of baby teeth often goes unnoticed – it can manifest itself only as a small white spot on the enamel, without pain and other obvious signs. But because of the thin enamel structure, the pathological process quickly progresses, passing first to medium caries, and then to the deep stage, requiring urgent treatment.

Signs of deep caries in a child:

• visible defects and destruction in the tooth surface;
• darkening of enamel and formation of deep cavities;
• softening of dentin (inner layer of the tooth);
• acute reaction when touching the affected part of the tooth with a dental instrument, reaction to cold, hot, spicy, salty;
• bad breath;
• difficulty in chewing and refusal to eat;
• general deterioration of the child’s health, lethargy;
• restless sleep, frequent awakenings due to pain.

When caries develops and its symptoms appear, it is important to see a pediatric dentist as soon as possible.

Consequences of decayed baby teeth

If you do not treat baby tooth decay in time, it can lead to serious complications not only in the oral cavity, but also in the overall development of the child. Tooth decay disrupts the chewing process, which affects digestion and can provoke nutrient deficiencies. In addition, infection from it can easily spread to neighboring teeth, including the rudiments of permanent dental units, causing damage to them even before they erupt.

Also, early loss of baby teeth due to tooth decay contributes to the formation of an incorrect bite and distortion of the tooth row, because the early removal of a diseased tooth disrupts the natural order of growth. In addition, neglected caries is accompanied by constant pain, inflammation, bad breath and speech problems, which negatively affect the psycho-emotional state of the child. Therefore, treatment is an obligatory step towards a healthy childhood and proper development.

Methods of treatment of tooth decay in baby teeth

Treatment of dental caries in children should be started as early as possible. It is aimed at eliminating the focus of infection, eliminating the destroyed tooth tissue, restoring the form and function, as well as preventing complications and preserving the tooth until its natural replacement. The method is always selected individually, taking into account the type of caries, the age of the child, the degree of destruction of the tooth, the peculiarities of the bite and behavior of the young patient.

The main methods of treatment of pediatric caries:

1. Silvering – treatment of the affected areas with a solution of silver nitrate to stop the carious process (more often used in the very young).
2. Remineralization – saturation of enamel with fluoride and calcium to restore the structure, effective only at the initial stage of dental caries in children (stain stage).
3. Ozone therapy – exposure to ozone to kill bacteria and disinfect the focus without drilling.
4. Filling – an effective way to treat permanent and temporary tooth decay, involves removing the affected tissue and restoring its shape with composite materials.
5. Dephophoresis – treatment of roots with electric current with the introduction of antiseptic in case of complicated caries.
6. Preparation – a classic method of removing damaged tissue with the help of a drill and the subsequent installation of a filling.

Our doctors try to avoid extracting a baby tooth if there is even the slightest chance of saving it. To make the procedure painless, we use anesthesia and also offer treatment in your sleep. In extreme cases, it is possible to treat teeth under general anesthesia.

Features of pediatric tooth decay treatment at Dynasty Stomatology

Treatment of temporary tooth decay in our clinic is performed with special attention to the comfort and psychological state of a young patient. We realize that a visit to the dentist can be stressful, so we do everything we can to make the adaptation soft and painless:

Use of sedation. In particularly difficult cases (including those with high sensitivity and failure to cooperate), sedation – gentle sedation – is possible, allowing the procedure to be performed safely and without fear.

The entire Dynasty Stomatology team cares not only about dental health, but also about your child’s trust in the dentist from an early age. Our treatment is tearless!

Preventing tooth decay in baby teeth

At Dynasty Stomatology, we utilize state-of-the-art methods to prevent tooth decay:

• professional cleaning to remove plaque;
• fissure sealing to fill the natural grooves on chewing teeth;
• fluoridation to strengthen enamel;
• balanced diet – limiting sweets, carbonated drinks and unhealthy snacks;
• home hygiene – the doctor will tell you how to brush your teeth correctly, it should be done 2 times a day with age-appropriate pastes.

Regular preventive visits to the dentist can help you avoid complicated treatment and keep your teeth healthy for a long time.

Prices for treatment of decayed baby teeth

Our pediatric dentistry offers a loyal cost of treatment of decayed baby teeth. However, the final price depends on the stage of the lesion, the amount of necessary procedures and selected materials. We offer a transparent price and use effective methods in dental treatment.

Make an appointment today – take care of your child’s smile together with professionals!