What is an over-retained milk tooth? What is an over-retained milk tooth? Milk teeth are supposed to remain in a child’s mouth till a certain age. Each milk tooth is replaced by a permanent tooth usually when the root is formed two-thirds of its final length. When a milk tooth remains in the mouth beyond…
Importance of Pulp Therapy in Milk Teeth Pulp therapy is done in milk teeth when the decay reaches pulp and causes inflammation of pulp, periodontal ligament space or infection reaches underlying bone. Pulp therapy – Relieves pain Eliminates infections Controls inflammation (which may lead to swelling) Prolongs milk tooth preservation Prevents ill-effects on permanent teeth…
Importance of Milk Teeth Milk teeth or baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. During the time they are in a child’s mouth, they perform important functions- Help in chewing, hence, digestion and nutrition affecting overall growth Development of speech Growth of upper and lower jaw Aids in smiling and looks affecting psychological development Prevention…
OPG of 5 year old OPG of a 5-year-old child may be overwhelming for someone who is looking at it for the first time. So, here is a walkthrough of one OPG and structures easily seen in it- Form and shape of lower jaw (mandible) & upper jaw (maxilla) Temporomandibular Joint Sinuses and Nasal septum…
When do milk teeth erupt in baby’s mouth? Milk teeth are 20 in number, 5 in each side of jaw. A sequence of eruption has been observed- Lower central incisors: 10 months of age Upper central incisors: 11 months of age Upper lateral incisors: 13 months of age Lower lateral incisors: 15 months of age…
In this post, I am going to tell you the real, hard facts. Let me put up a question. Just be honest in thinking about it. Is there a sure-shot way to prevent dental decay in children? Is there some routine that can be followed or products that can be used to prevent dental decay…
It is hard to maintain proper oral health in child as they are not interested in oral care at this time. However, these are the formative years in your child’s life. The habits you inculcate in them now will stay with them for rest of the life. Here, I will suggest some guidelines to pick…