Treatment of caries in children

Types of lesions and general treatment of caries in children

The disease has different stages and forms, each of which requires an individual approach to therapy. The main types that dentists distinguish:

• By stage of development. Initial stage - a white or matte spot appears on the enamel, destruction has not yet occurred. The process can be stopped with the help of remineralizing therapy (for example, fluoridation). Over time, the spot becomes darker, a slight roughness appears on the tooth surface. Here, treatment of dental caries in children is already necessary to stop the process. Middle stage - destruction penetrates deeper, reaching the dentin. Pain appears. Deep damage (the most advanced stage) is characterized by intense pain.
• By localization. The fissure type develops in fissures (natural depressions) on the chewing surface. These places are difficult to clean, so bacteria often accumulate there. The contact type occurs on the lateral surfaces where the teeth contact each other. Other types: destruction in the cervical area of ​​the tooth, at the root.
• By course. Chronic disease develops slowly, may be asymptomatic in the early stages. Acute form develops quickly and aggressively, requires immediate treatment of caries of permanent teeth in children.

Early diagnosis at the Ali’s Premium Dental Care clinic is the key to timely detection of the problem. The earlier the doctor recognizes the first signs of the disease, the easier and less painful the therapy will be.

Features of the treatment of caries of temporary teeth in children

Modern dentistry Ali Dental offers effective restoration methods that will help preserve the health of children's smiles. The method of therapy is chosen depending on the stage of development of the disease, but it is always the least traumatic and most effective option. General treatment of dental caries in children involves:

• Stain stage - application of special preparations containing fluoride or calcium. The mineral composition of the enamel is restored, the surface becomes stronger, more resistant to acids. Deep fluoridation ensures deep penetration of fluoride into the tissues.
• Stages of superficial, medium and deep caries. The cavity is cleaned, disinfected and filled with certain materials. The most common method is filling. Today, there are many types of fillings that are safe for babies and have an aesthetic appearance. Among them: composite varieties, glass ionomers that release fluoride. In some cases, especially in the case of a deep impression, the dentist may place a temporary filling to observe the reaction of the tooth or perform an intervention in several stages. If caries of permanent teeth is detected in children, the treatment is identical.

To restore severely damaged baby teeth, especially those that carry a large chewing load, special children's crowns can be used. The structures protect against further destruction, help to preserve space for the eruption of a permanent unit.

Preventive examinations every 6 months at the Ali Dental clinic allow you to detect violations in the early stages. The doctor can also perform a professional teeth cleaning, apply protective coatings. Excellent methods of prevention are deep fluoridation and fissure sealing. Do not delay in making an appointment with a specialist.