What is Dental Caries? It is a dental infection, of bacteria origin, that results in the demineralization and destruction of the dental hard tissue What is Early Childhood Caries? Presence of dental caries on one or more surfaces in the primary tooth of children below...
When should a child see a dentist? We recommend that a child be seen by a dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months after his or her first tooth comes erupts. Why does a child need to see a dentist at such a young age? It allows the dentist to educate parents about...
What is Chromogenic Bacteria Staining? It is the discolouration of teeth due to stain-forming bacteria. Extrinsic staining Staining of the teeth can be a very serious aesthetic issue for children, they might become embarrassed about their teeth and it might affect...
What are Dens Evaginatus? Dens Evaginatus is a developmental anomaly that presents as a tubercle protruding from the biting surfaces of posterior teeth and palatal surface of anterior teeth. This tubercle can contain a fine nerve ending from the pulp of the tooth....
What is Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation? Patients with Molar Incisor hypomineralisation or MIH present with developmental malformation of one or more of the four permanent first molars, as well as any associated and affected incisors which are poorly calcified during...
Who are prone to dental trauma? Those who are more prone to dental trauma are children with: 1. Protruding front teeth 2. Incompetent lips (or lips that don’t usually cover over the teeth) Possible consequences in trauma to primary tooth 1. Dead tooth a. Discoloration...
