Smile Gallery: Children's Dentistry
This lovely young patient had a loose baby tooth that they were finding it difficult to "wiggle out" at home. After some topical anesthetic to "numb" the gingiva (gums), we were able to remove it with pedo forceps. Quick and easy and off to the tooth fairy!
For more information about dental care for kids https://www.teeth.org.au/dental-care-for-kids
Teeth.org.au is an oral health information website created by the Australian Dental Association (ADA).
This young 5 ½ year old patient was great in the dental chair and wanted fissure sealants like their older cousins. A fissure is 5x more likely to develop decay than any other tooth surface. In children and adolescents, the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars are the most vulnerable. A white glass ionomer fissure sealant was used to protect these teeth from decay. Glass ionomers are easy to place and release fluoride.
For more information about baby teeth https://www.teeth.org.au/babies-and-toddlers
Teeth.org.au is an oral health information website created by the Australian Dental Association (ADA).
This young patient was brought in by mum for a routine check-up and clean appointment. Mum had mentioned she was worried about the effectiveness of this young patient’s toothbrushing. Examination revealed plaque retention in the fissure of the upper first permanent molar. A glass ionomer fissure sealant was placed to remineralize the enamel and protect this tooth from tooth decay. Quick and easy, mum and patient happy.
For more information about brushing teeth https://www.teeth.org.au/brushing-teeth
Teeth.org.au is an oral health information website created by the Australian Dental Association (ADA).
This young patient was brought in by dad with a sensitive tooth to sweet foods. Examination revealed fissure caries on the distal half of the upper left permanent molar. Decay was removed and the cavity filled with a small composite resin filling. The remaining fissure was protected with a fluoride releasing glass ionomer sealant, protecting this part of the tooth from future decay.
For more information about filling materials https://www.teeth.org.au/fillings
Teeth.org.au is an oral health information website created by the Australian Dental Association (ADA).