Pediatric dentistry- The first meeting with the dentist serves to create a bond with the child

Pediatric care staff watch over the oral health of children of all ages. Our dentists have degrees in dental care, but have also studied childhood psychology. Because to achieve lasting and quality care, a benevolent and trusting relationship with children is essential. The child should feel listened to, safe and relaxed during treatment. The pediatric dentist therefore strives to establish effective and reassuring communication.

The dedicated team

The pediatric dentistry (or pediatric dentistry) service is dedicated exclusively to children, from birth to adolescence (13 years old).

Our treatment room is equipped for children. It creates a friendly, relaxed and fun atmosphere, to transform the visit of the little ones into a happy experience.

The first date

The first meeting with the dentist serves to create a bond with the child, but also with the parents. It is important to identify the nature, character of your child: is he anxious, very energetic, shy or outgoing? Each child being unique, we try to find the best way to communicate with him to put him in confidence and build a caring relationship.

Then, we do a complete check-up of your child, which includes examining the teeth, but also the growth, face and smile. An update on brushing, oral hygiene and eating habits is provided. No invasive treatment is performed the same day.

At the end of the appointment, together we put in place the treatment plan and preventive measures to ensure a stable result over the long term.

For this first visit, you must bring your child's documents below:

• the health record

• current prescriptions

• dental x-rays (if you have any)

• the letter from your dentist or pediatrician directing you to us

• the firm's medical questionnaire, duly completed

Pediatric care offer

Fluorine

At the end of each treatment session, a medicine containing fluoride is applied to your child's teeth. It locally strengthens tooth enamel and reduces the risk of cavities by approximately 35%. For two hours after the treatment your child will not be able to eat or drink

Sealing furrows (sealant)

80% of caries are in the furrows of the molars. The seal hermetically seals vulnerable areas to stop the penetration of bacteria and prevent their growth.

The filling material used has the ability to continuously release fluoride, which further reduces the risk of caries recurrence.

MEOPA

MEOPA (equimolar mixture of oxygen and nitrogen prototype) is a gas used during surgical procedures in children to calm them and increase their comfort. For more information, see the Innovative Technologies page.

Bioactive dentine substitute (Biosilicate)

When the decay is deep, it attacks the "nerve" of the tooth. In this case, the practitioner injects medicine into the tooth to keep it alive, if possible.

A mortified tooth is like a dead tree: it remains in the ground, becomes dry and does not hold for very long. Biosilicate works in 90% of cases. But in 1 in 10 cases, the tooth necroses. It will then be necessary to do a root treatment or to extract it.

Space maintainer

When you have to extract a baby tooth prematurely, the neighboring teeth will "bend" and close the space. The new permanent tooth will therefore have no more room to come out properly and can thus get stuck in the jaw. In order to allow the teeth to grow as "normal" as possible, it is imperative to maintain this space as if the tooth were still there. To do this, we use a custom-made medical device (DMSM).

Preformed pediatric cap (CPP)

In the event that the tooth is too damaged and can no longer be "repaired", the practitioner uses a provisional crown for children, either for a baby tooth since it is going to fall out, or for a permanent tooth, while the tooth lasts. child grow up and make a real wreath.

This crown is made of metal because it is thus malleable: after adaptation to the chair, it is "clipped" onto the tooth. There is no impression to be made, so no prosthetist step, which reduces its cost compared to an adult crown.

S.M.A.R.T. technique (Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment)

When the child's cooperation does not allow conventional treatment of cavities (even with MEOPA), there is a set of techniques that make it possible to be faster without anesthesia.

The success rate is less important than conventional techniques, but this solution is of great service in many situations, because the products used make it possible to stop the caries process. The use of these products remains a very dark color on the surface of the treated tooth, which is completely normal.

Individual prophylaxis session

It is essential that your child knows how to brush their teeth properly. During an individual prophylaxis session, all oral hygiene instructions will be given, in a fun way, with a plaque revealer, and with a real electric toothbrush.

Prophylactic cleaning will be performed. It removes dental plaque and surface roughness. Plaque forms more slowly on polished dental surfaces.

So, do you feel better prepared to take care of children and adolescents? we will be happy to share your experiences with us.