Before & After

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.