Archive for the ‘Dentistry for Children’ Category
Juvenile periodontitis
Posted by: drkam on: December 2, 2009
Introduction
Many people think of periodontal disease as an adult problem. However, studies indicate that nearly all children and adolescents have gingivitis, the first stage of periodontal disease. So periodontal disease can be a problem for all children and young adults.Generalized juvenile periodontitis which includes early onset adult periodontitis, recurrent necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis and the true [...]
Fluorosis can damage your child’s smile
Posted by: drkam on: October 20, 2009
Introduction
Too much flouride during the early stages of tooth development can cause fluorosis (discolourisation). Children between the ages of 1 and 4 are most susceptible to this problem. Flourosis is not a disease, but it is a cosmetic nuisance, which can be prevented in the young . But if it is allowed to go unattended, [...]
Early Childhood Tooth Decay (Baby Bottle Tooth Decay)
Posted by: drkam on: August 3, 2009
Introduction
The good news is that tooth decay is preventable even at an early age. Parents need only to pay special attention to their infants and toddlers. They need to realise that, as this ADA article says, “Your child’s baby teeth are important. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a [...]
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