Extraction of baby teeth refers to removing primary (or “baby”) teeth that have become loose, damaged, or decayed and need to be removed to make room for permanent teeth. This procedure is performed by a pediatric dentist, who uses special tools to remove the tooth gently. The extraction process is usually done under local anesthesia
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What are primary teeth and when do they first appear? As it is a known fact that there are two sets of teeth that appear at different times in each human being, the first set to appear in children are known are primary ones. These teeth are also known as deciduous teeth in the dental
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What is tooth development and why is it important for pediatric dentistry? The two things, tooth development is dependent on are genetics and environmental factors. These environmental factors include nutrition, trauma, infection, etc. There are different stages through which odontogenesis (tooth development) go through which dictate the overall shape of the teeth. The stages include
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What kind of dental appliances are space maintainers? In several instances, due to genetic or some other factors like dental trauma, kids release their milk teeth before reaching the average age of losing them. In such cases, space maintainers are usually needed. As the name suggests, space maintainers are put in the place of the
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Why do children grind their teeth at night? Does bruxism result from tooth issues, other disorders, or an unconscious response to stress and anxiety? What might be the causes of youngsters grinding their teeth? A range of factors can contribute to parafunctional involuntary behavior, known as bruxism. It is a typical occurrence in young children
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