Paediatric dentistry: children's dentist in Gavà

We should not wait to take our child to the dentist until they have permanent teeth. Around 2-3 years old is a good age to start checking for cavities, maintaining hygiene in baby teeth, and if we detect any pathology, the child should already be treated as long as their behavior in the dental chair allows it. From the age of 6, when the first permanent molars come out, they will be referred to our orthodontist to detect possible problems with space between teeth, occlusion, etc.

Yes, absolutely. We must clean our children's teeth from the moment their first teeth come out, although not with a brush, we can use gauze and clean their teeth every time they eat. Once the child starts to have control of their motor skills, it is time to introduce the electric toothbrush so that, together with parental supervision, they can start brushing on their own. Children must learn from an early age the importance of good oral hygiene, both for their oral health and overall systemic health.

Initially, it could be considered “normal,” but if after a few days (maximum 15) since detecting it, we see that it persists, it is advisable to make an appointment with the pediatric dentist at the clinic for evaluation.

If a cavity has developed destroying enough tooth structure and has reached the nerve of the baby tooth, yes. Many times parents come saying that their child has a toothache and that a small “pimple” has appeared on the gum, a situation that in most cases is due to an infection affecting the nerve of the tooth, resulting in a draining fistula of pus or abscesses. If this is not treated, there may be lesions in the underlying permanent tooth or eventually the extraction of the baby tooth and subsequent placement of a space maintainer appliance.

We recommend a first orthodontic check-up at around age 6. Detecting bite problems early means they can be corrected with simpler treatments.