Category Archives: Child Dentistry

Real-World Baby Root Canal – Pulpotomy

Often we find that the earlier we tackle a problem, the easier it is resolved. This is certainly so with cavities in teeth – they hardly ever go away, if we just wait, even though we might at times be … Continue reading

Posted in Child Dentistry, Education, Pulpotomy, Repair, Root Canal | Leave a comment

A ‘root canal’ for Baby Teeth

Cavities in baby teeth progress faster and affect the nerve sooner than in permanent teeth. Long before a cavity becomes visible in a baby molar, it grows inside the dentin. Only when the overlying enamel collapses a “hole” in the … Continue reading

Posted in Child Dentistry, Pulpotomy, Repair, Root Canal | Leave a comment

Early Childhood Caries

Early Childhood Caries (ECC), sometimes also called “bottle decay” is a phenomenon we still have only poorly understood. Nevertheless, it is pretty widespread. It is frightening for many parents to notice their 2-4 year old children  developing widespread cavities on … Continue reading

Posted in Child Dentistry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tooth Grinding in Children

Many parents notice that their children grind their teeth at night, maybe even during the day. If you notice a pronounced wear pattern on their baby teeth, it may mean trouble, and would justify a dental visit, preferably someone who … Continue reading

Posted in Child Dentistry, Tooth Grinding | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment