What is pediatric dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases in children and adolescents. At our practice in Piazza Casalmaggiore 3, we follow young patients through every stage of dental development, with modern technologies, an empathetic approach, and trattamenti su misura.
Helping children to have a positive dental experience is our goal. We do this by building trust, smile after smile. For us, every baby tooth is a small investment in the future of the child’s smile.
1. Education and Prevention
We work alongside families to teach children proper oral hygiene and nutrition. We detect potential problems early through:
2. Minimally invasive treatments
Treatments are designed to respect the child’s sensitivity, with quick and safe techniques such as:
3. Pulp care in baby teeth
We preserve the vitality of deciduous and young permanent teeth through:
4. Management of dental traumas
In case of a broken or fallen tooth, we intervene promptly to reduce the risk of permanent damage, with:
5. Space maintenance
The premature loss of a primary tooth can compromise the correct eruption of permanent teeth. We use:
6. Pediatric surgery and frenulectomies
We perform complex extractions, removal of supernumerary teeth, and interventions on labial or lingual frenula, always with the utmost attention to the child’s comfort.
7. Psychological approach and conscious sedation
The behavior management is fundamental. For this reason, we use:
Every child has the right to feel welcomed, listened to, and cared for with respect. For this reason, in our practice, we have developed a careful and sensitive approach to the needs of young patients with disabilities or special conditions.
We know how delicate the dental experience can be for these children, and we understand the emotions – sometimes anxiety or concern – that parents bring with them.
To create a serene, accessible, and judgment-free environment where every child can feel safe. We adapt tools, timing, and communication methods to make each visit as simple and positive as possible. We collaborate, when necessary, with pediatricians, speech therapists, and other therapists, building a shared path with the family to ensure continuity and serenity in care.
We receive by appointment to ensure maximum privacy and service quality.
It is advisable to have the first dental visit around 3 years of age, or at least by 5 years. This allows for establishing a trusting relationship with the dentist and monitoring dental development from the early stages.
Absolutely yes. Baby teeth play fundamental roles in chewing, speech, and proper growth of the jaw bones. Treating them helps prevent future problems and ensures healthy eruption of permanent teeth.
We adopt an empathetic and tailored approach, designed to establish a trusting relationship with the young patient. We use communication techniques such as the “tell-show-do” method, which allows us to explain and demonstrate each phase of the treatment in an understandable and reassuring way. When necessary, we employ non-pharmacological relaxation strategies to promote the child’s serenity during the visit. The goal is to transform each encounter into a positive experience, helping the child to approach their oral health care calmly and without fear.
In case of early loss of a baby tooth, we assess the need to use space maintainers to ensure the correct alignment of permanent teeth. Each case is carefully analyzed to offer the most appropriate solution.
Yes, we welcome children with disabilities or specific needs with care and sensitivity. We adapt tools and approaches to ensure a serene and accessible environment, collaborating with families for a shared and personalized care path.
