Dentistry for babies
Dentistry for Babies
Dentistry for Babies (pronunciation: /ˈdɛn.tɪ.stri fɔːr ˈbeɪ.biːz/) is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of infants and toddlers.
Etymology
The term "Dentistry for Babies" is a combination of the word "dentistry", which originates from the French word "dentiste", meaning "tooth expert", and "babies", a common English term for infants or very young children.
Overview
Dentistry for Babies involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of conditions, disorders, and diseases affecting the teeth, gums, jaw, and face of children. It is widely recommended that an infant's first visit to a dentist should occur by his or her first birthday.
Related Terms
- Pediatric Dentistry: This is a branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. Pediatric dentists promote the dental health of children as well as serve as educational resources for parents.
- Tooth Eruption: This is the process by which an infant's teeth sequentially appear by breaking through the gums. Tooth eruption is a process in tooth development in which the teeth enter the mouth and become visible.
- Baby Bottle Tooth Decay: This is a dental condition that occurs in children between the ages of 12 months and 3 years. Such decay occurs when sweetened liquids or those with natural sugars (like milk, formula, and fruit juice) cling to an infant's teeth for a long time.
- Teething: This is the process by which an infant's first teeth sequentially appear by breaking through the gums. Teething may start as early as three months or as late, in some cases, as twelve months.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dentistry for babies
- Wikipedia's article - Dentistry for babies
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