Pedodontics

Pedodontics isn't just "filling baby teeth." Valinor's goal is to ensure your child's comfort today while ensuring healthy jaw and facial development tomorrow. Scientific protocols, gentle behavioral management, digital planning, and preventative approaches are all offered in one convenient package.

1) Initial Examination, Growth-Development and Digital Planning

  • First visit time: Meeting with the eruption of the first tooth (6–12 months); 1-year-old examination.
  • Growth-development map: Eruption order, jaw closure (occlusion), breathing habits, tongue and lip functions.
  • Digital recording: “No-touch measurement” with intraoral scanner, high-resolution photographs; low-dose imaging when necessary.
  • Risk analysis (caries biology): Nutrition, oral hygiene, salivary flow, fluoride exposure and habits are evaluated.

2) Preventive Pedodontics (The best treatment: Preventing it before it occurs)

  • Fissure sealants: Significantly reduce the risk of cavities by sealing the deep chewing grooves.
  • Topical fluoride applications: Strengthens tooth enamel against acid attacks; safe for children under supervision.
  • Atraumatic restorative approach (ART): Minimally invasive caries control in vulnerable children.
  • Nutritional counseling: The relationship between snack frequency, sugar type and timing and caries.
  • Trauma prevention: Personalized mouth guards for children participating in sports; recommendations for play and home safety.

3) Restorative Applications

  • Composite and glass ionomer fillings: Tooth-colored, biocompatible, fluoride-releasing options (especially for root caries).
  • Strip crown (front tooth aesthetics): Natural aesthetics in extensive front tooth decay.
  • Stainless steel crown (back tooth durability): A strong solution in a single session for very extensive material loss.
  • Hall approach (in suitable cases): Minimally invasive crowning concept in cases where child cooperation is limited.

4) Pediatric Endodontics (Deciduous/Young Permanent Teeth)

  • Pulpotomy: The superficial part of the nerve is removed; the tooth remains alive and continues its function.
  • Pulpectomy: Removal of the entire pulp; resorbable materials into the root canals.
  • Apexogenesis: Completion of root development in the young permanent tooth while preserving the vital pulp.
  • Apexification/Regenerative endodontics: Apical barrier and/or biomimetic regeneration in teeth with open apexes.

5) Behavior Management and Comfort

  • Tell–Show–Do: A pedagogical approach that reduces fear and increases curiosity.
  • Positive reinforcement: Motivation by rewarding success.
  • Short and rhythmic sessions: Planning to prevent fatigue.
  • Sedation/nitrous oxide (in appropriate cases): Safe and controlled; with medical evaluation.
  • Parental cooperation: Home care, brushing games, choosing the right products.

6) Orthodontic Preparation and Site Management

  • Space maintainers: Opening a corridor for permanent teeth in case of early loss of primary teeth.
  • Habit-breaking appliances: Control factors such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and mouth breathing.
  • Early expansion/functional appliance preparation: Guidance that paves the way for orthodontics.

7) Trauma Management (Emergency Guide)

  • Broken: Keep the broken part moist; it can often be glued.
  • Tooth dislodged (avulsion): Store the tooth in milk/serum without grasping the root, come to the clinic immediately.
  • Intrusion/displacement: Even if it appears to be “fixed”, urgent examination is necessary.
  • Follow-up: Nerve vitality, color change and root development are checked regularly.

8) Valinor Difference – Pedodontics

  • Child-friendly architecture and communication: Kind and safe team; short, fun session rhythm.
  • Digital planning: Touchless measurement, low-dose imaging, record-follow-up.
  • Multidisciplinary flow: Coordination of pediatric endodontics, restorative, orthodontics and periodontics.
  • Preventive philosophy: Minimally invasive, biomimetic and sustainable.

Pedodontics — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) When does the first tooth appear? When is the first examination?

The first tooth usually appears after 6–12 months. The first checkup is recommended with the first tooth, at the latest at age 1.

2) Is fluoride safe?

Yes. In professional doses, it is safe and effective, strengthening enamel against acid attack.

3) Should the milk tooth be treated? It will fall out anyway.

Yes. Early extraction/neglect can cause permanent teeth to become cramped, crowded, and have chewing problems.

4) What is the use of fissure sealant?

It prevents food and bacteria from entering by sealing deep grooves, thus reducing the risk of tooth decay.

5) Are stainless steel crowns harmful?

No; it is a biocompatible, very durable solution for children.

6) Why is the child afraid of the dentist; what do you do?

Uncertainty and previous bad experiences. We build trust with tell-show-do, positive language, and short sessions.

7) Is sedation safe?

It is safe in appropriately selected cases with medical evaluation and monitoring.

8) When are placeholders needed?

If the primary tooth is extracted early, a plan is made immediately to open a corridor for the permanent tooth.

9) How should first aid be given in trauma?

Store the tooth in a moist environment without grasping the root and come to the clinic without delay.

10) My child doesn't like to brush; solution?

We recommend gamification techniques such as timers, stories, charts, practice games, and the sweet-brush deal.

From your child's first brushing to your adult aesthetic plan, the entire journey is personalized, gentle, and transparent. Our goal is to maintain a healthy, functional, and natural smile for life.

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