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A healthy smile starts in childhood
During a single visit, our young patient underwent comprehensive dental treatment under general anaesthesia, ensuring a calm, comfortable and safe treatment experience. The treatment included the treatment of 6 teeth, the application of a protective coating to 6 teeth to help prevent caries, professional oral hygiene and deep fluoridation to strengthen the tooth enamel. The full crown portion of 3 out of 4 front teeth was aesthetically and functionally restored. As a result of the treatment, the function and aesthetics of the teeth were restored, the overall oral health was improved and the foundation was laid for maintaining a healthy smile in the future. After extensive dental treatment, the gums may temporarily feel sensitive or appear slightly red. This may be related to the procedures performed during treatment. These symptoms usually improve within a few days. If your child needs dental treatment or a consultation regarding primary teeth, oral health or treatment options under general anaesthesia, we invite you to book a consultation with our paediatric dental specialist. During the consultation, the child’s oral health will be assessed and an individual treatment plan will be developed.
Doctor: Līga Ancāne
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Deep Caries on the Visible Surface of a Front Tooth
The front teeth are among the most noticeable features of a smile, making aesthetics especially important. In this case, deep caries had affected the visible surface of a front tooth, causing significant damage to the tooth structure. During treatment, all decayed tissue was carefully removed while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. The tooth was then restored using a modern aesthetic composite material, meticulously recreating its natural shape, shade, and surface texture. The result is a restoration that not only restores the tooth’s strength and function but also blends seamlessly with the surrounding teeth, providing a natural and harmonious smile.
Doctor: Arina Shutkina
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Old Fillings and Hidden Tooth Decay
Not all tooth damage causes pain immediately. Tooth decay often develops gradually and may remain symptom-free for a long time. Over the years, old fillings can wear down, lose their seal, and no longer provide adequate protection for the tooth. Even tiny gaps between the filling and the tooth can allow bacteria to accumulate, leading to secondary, or hidden, tooth decay. In many cases, it can only be detected during a routine dental examination. In this case, the old fillings were removed, the decayed tooth structure was carefully cleaned, and the tooth was restored using a modern aesthetic filling material. This restores both the tooth’s function and its natural appearance. Replacing old fillings and treating decay at an early stage helps preserve more healthy tooth structure, reduces the need for more complex treatment, and supports long-term oral health.
Doctor: Arina Shutkina
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Treatment of Tooth Decay and Replacement of Old Fillings
Tooth decay does not always cause pain. In many cases, the damage develops gradually and can remain unnoticed for a long time. Old fillings also wear out over time, lose their seal, and no longer provide full protection for the tooth. Recurrent decay can develop beneath such fillings, often without causing any symptoms in the early stages. In this case, tooth decay was detected underneath old fillings. During treatment, the decayed tissue and worn fillings were carefully removed, and the teeth were restored using modern, aesthetic filling materials. Timely treatment helps preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible and reduces the risk of requiring more complex procedures in the future.
Doctor: Arina Shutkina
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At the age of two, dental health is already very important
So-called “baby bottle tooth decay” can develop very early, especially if a child often drinks sweetened drinks, milk or formula from a bottle, particularly before bedtime or during the night. In this case, the young patient had 4 primary front teeth restored and another 6 primary teeth treated – 10 primary teeth were treated in total. Primary teeth are not “just temporary teeth”. They help a child eat, speak, develop a proper bite and maintain space for the permanent teeth. Important to remember: start brushing teeth from the very first tooth; do not let a child fall asleep with a bottle in their mouth; avoid frequent consumption of sweet drinks; take the child to the dentist regularly, even if there are no complaints. The earlier a problem is noticed, the gentler and simpler the treatment can be. The treatment was carried out under general anaesthesia. During dental sanitation, the gums may sometimes be slightly traumatised. This is normal, especially when several teeth are treated in one visit. Usually, the gums heal within a few days if the doctor’s instructions for oral care are followed.
Doctor: Līga Ancāne
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