{"id":238640,"date":"2021-04-13T11:58:28","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T09:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maurosavio.axura.com\/?post_type=trattamenti&#038;p=238640"},"modified":"2021-08-03T10:32:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T08:32:06","slug":"trattamenti-per-bambini-e-adolescenti","status":"publish","type":"trattamenti","link":"https:\/\/www.maurosavio.com\/en\/trattamenti\/trattamenti-per-bambini-e-adolescenti\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatments for children and adolescents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>La <strong>oral health of children and young people <\/strong>depends on oral hygiene (brushing and flossing teeth properly, after every meal) but also on the <strong>check-ups at the dentist <\/strong>which-as is the case in adults-must be periodic.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>When to take children to the dentist for the first time?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The first visit usually takes place <strong>around 3 years of age<\/strong>: In this way it is possible to check that the eruption of the baby teeth has occurred properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the <strong>pedodontist<\/strong> Will also check for <strong>caries<\/strong>, a <strong>very frequent problem even among very young children<\/strong> due to an increasingly high-sugar diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Le <strong>visits to the pediatric dentist<\/strong> are also necessary to assess the presence of <strong>any malocclusions<\/strong> (i.e., an abnormal alignment between the lower and upper arch teeth) that can be modified through orthodontic treatments performed at the appropriate time of growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of problems (tooth pain, trauma as a result of falls, difficulty with phonation and speech, etc.) it is necessary to take the child to the dentist even if he or she is under 3 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>What does the pedodontist do?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The pedodontist, or <strong>pediatric dentist<\/strong>, is a specialized dentist to know how to <strong>caring for children's mouths, teeth and gums at all stages of growth<\/strong>, all the way to adolescence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, it deals with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Visually examine the oral cavity<\/strong> of children to check for cavities, inflammation of the gums or other problems<\/li><li>recommend <strong>Fluoride supplements for proper tooth mineralization <\/strong>milk and give advice on the dietary habits to be followed<\/li><li>give any <strong>tips<\/strong> about breastfeeding, bottle\/ pacifier use, finger sucking, risk of caries<\/li><li>make the <strong>professional dental cleaning <\/strong>(also of milk teeth) in the case of tartar and subsequent inflammation of the gums<\/li><li>plug any <strong>caries<\/strong><\/li><li>consider <strong>malocclusions<\/strong> and need for treatment of <strong>orthodontics<\/strong><\/li><li>repair <strong>tooth injuries<\/strong> caused by trauma<\/li><li>take action to <strong>edit frenulum<\/strong> of tongue or lips<\/li><li>practice <strong>tooth extractions<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2>What kind of orthodontic treatments are available for children and adolescents?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Depending on the malocclusion that needs to be resolved, the age of the child and the specific needs of the case there are <strong>various orthodontic treatments<\/strong> that can be deployed:<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>Mobile device<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This type of device usually <strong>is used on children with mixed dentition <\/strong>(they have both permanent and milk teeth): serves to <strong>correct misalignment of teeth <\/strong>and the growth of the maxillary bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is defined as \"mobile\" precisely because<strong> Can be removed for eating and brushing teeth<\/strong>: however, in order to achieve the desired results, it is <strong>you must wear it for a minimum of hours each day<\/strong> (usually 18 hours).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile braces alone are often not enough to completely correct tooth or bone problems, and once the child is old enough, <strong>It will probably be necessary to continue treatment with fixed orthodontics<\/strong>: however, the mobile device makes it possible to shorten the time to achieve the final result.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>Fixed luminaire<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The stationary device is <strong>consisting of a series of plates (brackets) <\/strong>which are made to adhere perfectly to the surface of the teeth: through them is then passed a <strong>orthodontic arch <\/strong>(consisting mainly of stainless steel) whose task is to <strong>apply pressure to the tooth root to change its position<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The orthodontic arch is <strong>changed periodically according to the treatment <\/strong>and the desired results: initially the wire is thinner (to exert moderate pressure), and as the teeth begin to align, it is replaced by a larger-diameter arc, allowing for higher pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the use of the <strong>aesthetic brackets <\/strong>(made of new materials that provide an excellent aesthetic result because the plates are the same color as the teeth) fixed braces are perceived with more difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>Invisible orthodontics<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Children and adolescents can also undergo a <strong>orthodontic treatment with Invisalign transparent splints<\/strong>\u00ae, or removable masks tailored to the patient and replaced every 2 weeks or so until the desired effect is achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/maurosavio.axura.com\/trattamenti\/ortodonzia-invisibile\/\" data-type=\"trattamenti\" data-id=\"238638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out how Invisalign\u00ae works!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small patients need special attention: that's why in our practice there is a pedodontist, or pediatric dentist, who knows how to take care of the mouth, teeth and gums of children in all stages of growth, until adolescence (about 15 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