pedodontist

Juvenile dental specialist

A pedodontist is a dentist who specializes in treating children.

The specialty covers dental development from infancy through adolescence, including preventive care, cavity treatment, and managing dental anxiety in young patients.

Also called a pediatric dentist: We took our daughter to a pedodontist for her first checkup.

treatment

sealants

Leak-preventing compounds

crowns · extraction · braces · anesthesia · restoration · preventive · prophylaxis · checkup · cleaning · bonding

oralhygiene

brushing

Sweeping motion with bristles

plaque · enamel · cavity · gingivitis · xylitol · mouthwash · interdental · hygienist · education · prevention

pediatric

children

Young human beings

development · adolescence · molars · incisors · canines · eruption · teething · sedation · anxiety · cooperation

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patient age specialization

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Primary oral care provider

Family

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