Baby Oral Care

Taking Care of Baby's Teeth or Mouth

• Even without teeth, it's essential to keep the baby's mouth clean to get them used to the process and to learn what feels normal.
• Wash your hands before cleaning the baby's mouth.
• Use a warm washcloth to clean the gums, and rub them gently all around the mouth.

Early Childhood Caries (Tooth Decay)

• Early childhood caries can lead to infections, premature tooth loss, and permanent changes to jawbone development, crowding, and speech and swallowing dysfunction.
• Ignoring these cavities is not an option, as they will lead to unnecessary suffering.

Sedation Dentistry for Children

• Sedation dentistry is used to help young children (2-4 years old) with early childhood caries.
• A specialist anesthesiologist is employed to ensure safe sedation.
• Biocompatible guidelines are followed during restoration procedures, such as baby root canal restoration and laser frenectomy.
• The sedation process takes around 3-5 minutes to take effect, and the child may cry initially but will eventually become calm.

Restorative Procedures

• Restorative procedures include removing gross decay with a regular burr, crown lengthening with a laser, and building up the tooth.
• A bioceramic material called Endo sequence is used to fill the tooth chamber.
• A thick mix of glass ionomer is used to create a plug to condense the Endo sequence.

Post-Procedure Care

• The area should be kept clean by gently lifting the lips and using ozone water on a gauze.
• Stretching exercises should be done to help the child recover.

Taking Care of Baby's Teeth or Mouth

• Even without teeth, it's essential to keep the baby's mouth clean to get them used to the process and to learn what feels normal.
• Wash your hands before cleaning the baby's mouth.
• Use a warm washcloth to clean the gums, and rub them gently all around the mouth.

Early Childhood Caries (Tooth Decay)

• Early childhood caries can lead to infections, premature tooth loss, and permanent changes to jawbone development, crowding, and speech and swallowing dysfunction.
• Ignoring these cavities is not an option, as they will lead to unnecessary suffering.

Sedation Dentistry for Children

• Sedation dentistry is used to help young children (2-4 years old) with early childhood caries.
• A specialist anesthesiologist is employed to ensure safe sedation.
• Biocompatible guidelines are followed during restoration procedures, such as baby root canal restoration and laser frenectomy.
• The sedation process takes around 3-5 minutes to take effect, and the child may cry initially but will eventually become calm.

Restorative Procedures

• Restorative procedures include removing gross decay with a regular burr, crown lengthening with a laser, and building up the tooth.
• A bioceramic material called Endo sequence is used to fill the tooth chamber.
• A thick mix of glass ionomer is used to create a plug to condense the Endo sequence.

Post-Procedure Care

• The area should be kept clean by gently lifting the lips and using ozone water on a gauze.
• Stretching exercises should be done to help the child recover.

Learn how to take care of your baby's teeth and mouth with Dr. Dempsey and 4-month-old Casey. This video covers the importance of washing your hands and keeping your baby's mouth clean.