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L'il Dentz We at L'il Dentz -Dental Home for Kids provide specialized dental care for kids aged 0 to 16 years.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is recognized every September by childhood cancer organizations around the world...
06/09/2021

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is recognized every September by childhood cancer organizations around the world.A healthy living starts with healthier teeth; We, project 'Kids Can Smile' successfully presented a seminar on "Dental Awareness In Kids suffering from Childhood Cancer" in association with ' Can Kids Kids Can' , a Pan India organization for Kids suffering from Cancer.We had an overwhelming response from the Cancer survivors and their caretakers which included the seminar and doubt solving for the Cancer survivors.
Our mission is to spread happy, healthy smiles among the kids suffering from Cancer.

Welcome to ZERO CAVITY CLUB!our brave lil champ is with a healthy smile.. :)
10/07/2021

Welcome to ZERO CAVITY CLUB!
our brave lil champ is with a healthy smile.. :)

30/04/2021

CROSSBITE- Correct it as soon as you see it!!!

A crossbite is a type of malocclusion, or a misalignment of teeth, where upper teeth fit inside of lower teeth. This misalignment can affect a single tooth or groups of teeth, involving the front teeth, back teeth, or both.

How does a crossbite look like?

A crossbite could look like your upper teeth (or tooth) are hiding behind your lower arch when you close your mouth or, reversely, your lower teeth overlapping your upper ones.

Why is there a crossbite?

In most cases, crossbites are hereditary—if someone in your family had a misaligned bite, you should pay a Pediatric dentist a visit and keep your oral health in check. At the same time, crossbites can also be circumstantial. If permanent teeth start to come in before all milk teeth have fallen out, they might not have enough room to assume their correct position or grow properly in place causing misalignment.

What are the effects of untreated crossbites?

If left untreated, crossbites can cause a myriad of health problems. Along with dental issues such as teeth grinding, irregular wear to the enamel, and loss of teeth, crossbite patients report developing headaches and muscle tension from the abnormal stress placed on the jaw. In severe cases, crossbites can affect jaw and face development, especially in young patients. In addition, a misaligned bite can leave a lasting mark escalating into a permanent deviation of the bones and skull on your face, speech impediments, and an unbalanced facial appearance.

How do we treat crossbites in children?

Children with crossbite should begin treatment at an early age to enhance their chances of full correction and avoid any further shifts or deviations in their bite. When patients’ jaws are still growing, Pedodontists can intervene early on to control the growth and steer it into the right direction. Therefore, most Pedodontists recommend crossbite be addressed and fixed even before all of the permanent teeth have erupted.
A crossbite carried over from childhood may trigger severe pain in your jaw joint and the supporting muscles as you grow older. As a result, even simple motions such as opening your mouth while eating may be restricted causing major discomfort.

15/04/2021

What is a NATAL TOOTH?
Paediatric dentists play a vital role in a child’s life right from infancy till the child becomes a mature adult. Eruption of primary incisor in the mouth is marked as a big event in a child’s life. On some instances an infant may be born with a tooth like structure in the
mouth right at birth which is known as “natal teeth”, within first month
of life known as “neonatal teeth” or beyond the natal period of thirty days known as “early infancy teeth” (one to three and a half months) . These teeth are also known by various terminologies like "Dentitia praecox", "dens connatalis", "congenital teeth", "foetal teeth", "infancy teeth", "predeciduous teeth", and "precocious dentition".

TREATMENT OPTIONS:

No treatment is required if the tooth is asymptomatic and breastfeeding is not impaired. Extraction of the tooth should be done only if the tooth is supernumerary or if the tooth is extremely mobile with a possible risk of aspiration with the consultation of a paediatric dentist. If extraction is the treatment of choice, it can be postponed till the child becomes ten days old or more only with appropriate blood levels of vitamin K is attained. Since parenteral vitamin K prevents a life threatening haemorrhagic disease of the new-born, the American Academy of Paediatrics recommends that all new-born infants should be given a single intramuscular dose of 0.5 to 1 mg of vitamin K.
Curettage of the socket should be done post extraction to avoid continued development of the cells of the dental papilla. Failure to curette the socket might result in the eruption of odontogenic remnants may result if the socket is not curetted.
If the tooth is not recommended for extraction, smoothening of the
incisal edges of the teeth should be done to prevent any injury to the maternal breasts and to continue proper feeding of the child.

Dentistry is an ever changing realm of artistry and technology, here's introducing "RUBBERDAMOLOGY".We, at our clinic u...
26/03/2021

Dentistry is an ever changing realm of artistry and technology, here's introducing "RUBBERDAMOLOGY".

We, at our clinic use dental dams during endodontic procedures to create a safe operating environment. But what exactly are the benefits of using a dental dam?

A dental dam:

Keeps the treated area dry and free of blood or saliva when placing a filling, so that the adhesive may bond efficiently, making the filling more durable.

Prevents the treated area from being exposed to bacteria in your saliva and oral cavity.

Protects your tongue and gums from irritation that could otherwise occur during treatment.

Prevents the possibility of any materials or chemicals falling into your mouth or being ingested during treatment.

How does a rubber dam work?

In the picture, you might be able to see that a sheet of rubber sits over the teeth. The sheet can be held in place by several methods depending on each case. Sometimes we will use clasps over a tooth, and in others, we will use a small wedge of rubber between the teeth.

Is it uncomfortable?

Many of my patients actually find the rubber dam more comfortable because they know that they can effectively relax. They don't need to worry about the spray of water from the drill and swallowing. Also, their tongue can relax because it is away from where the dentist is working.
What are the benefits?

For a dentist, we are always striving to ensure that our work lasts for it's maximum amount of time. Less is more when it comes to providing care for our patients. Therefore, if we can provide care which will last for longer for our patients then we feel like we are doing a good job.

When a rubber dam is in place, the moisture in the mouth is controlled. This way, the dentist can ensure that treatment is more predictable, and often more comfortable for patients.

Is there a benefit of using it because of COVID-19?

Many eminent dentists are recommending the use of rubber dam during this time because this means that the risk of transmitting the virus is greatly lowered. The air and water used by the dentist drill is not mixed with a patient's saliva and therefore the risk is lowered.

First tooth= First visit to a Pediatric dentistA visit to a Pediatric dentist is important so that early prevention and ...
23/01/2021

First tooth= First visit to a Pediatric dentist

A visit to a Pediatric dentist is important so that early prevention and identification of dental disease can
be done, maximizing conservative and non-surgical management of dental caries. Most children will have some of their baby teeth by this age. Parents need to be aware that with every passing year where dental visits are delayed, the more likely the disease will worsen, requiring dental treatment which the young child may not be able to cope with, without the use of more resource intensive behavior management techniques such as sedation and general anaesthesia.

What to expect at the first visit?

These visits will often be short and informal visits, more of a meet and greet for your child and the dentist. Depending on what your child is comfortable with, the dentist will have a look at your child’s teeth and discuss some risk factors. The best way to look into the baby’s mouth is often through a knee to knee or lap to lap examination. The baby is lowered backwards from your lap to the lap of the dentist, which gives the dentist a better view of the baby’s mouth. It may also involve you sitting in the dental chair and holding your child.

It is rightly said ,“You don’t have to brush all your teeth–just the ones you want to keep."We as Pediatric dentists are...
04/01/2021

It is rightly said ,“You don’t have to brush all your teeth–just the ones you want to keep."

We as Pediatric dentists are often asked about, What kind of toothpaste should be used by kids?How much toothpaste should be used by kids while brushing?

So let's make it simple,
According to American Dental Association the new recommendation says that children under three years of age should brush using a "smear" of fluoride-containing toothpaste, no larger than the size of a grain of rice, twice a day (morning and night).
After the age of three, the ADA now recommends that children brush with a pea-sized portion, once in the morning and once at night.

HERE’S TO NEW HOPES, DREAMS , BEGININGS…“Kids CAN Smile” is a noble joint venture of L’il Dentz-Dental home for kids and...
01/01/2021

HERE’S TO NEW HOPES, DREAMS , BEGININGS…
“Kids CAN Smile” is a noble joint venture of L’il Dentz-Dental home for kids and Om Shiv Kripa Charitable Trust where we believe in creating and spreading healthy smiles in children suffering from Childhood Cancer.
Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents around the world and approximately 3,00,000 children aged 0 to 16 years are diagnosed with cancer each year. Globally, there is a huge success in the treatment of cancer. The survival rates of childhood cancer have significantly increased due to early diagnosis and advances in medicine, so attention has become focused on the late effects of cancer therapy.
Dental and oral care–related problems arise in these children at various phases of cancer treatment and after completion of cancer treatment. Thus, the paediatric dentist should be involved in the management of children with cancer from the time of cancer diagnosis so that an individualized preventive oral care program can be developed for each patient. Acute and long-term oral complications related to cancer treatment can be managed and treated in a patient-centred manner.

We at “Kids CAN Smile” aim to deal with the following:
1) To create awareness amongst the parents and children about the dental issues in the kids suffering from cancer.

2) To elaborate on the Preventive measures and skills to be implemented in children suffering from cancer in order to curb the dental disease.

3) To treat the dental diseases in children diagnosed with /suffering from cancer. Thus, creating healthy smiles.

4) To treat dental issues of the children who are undergoing chemotherapy/ radiotherapy under the supervision or consent of their respective oncologist and radiotherapist.

5) To carryout counselling sessions with the parents (Parental counselling) and the kids (child counselling) to prevent dental diseases with respect to the eating habits in association with a Nutritionist.

6) Regular check-ups of children undergoing cancer therapy, special considerations on the growth and development of teeth and adjoining areas.

7) Crucial follow-ups post cancer therapy in order to maintain proper growth and development, aesthetic and function.

We need your support to provide safe and effective dental treatment. Similarly, the oncology team needs the paediatric dentist to ensure that the child’s oral cavity is disease-free to avoid complications during cancer therapy. Interprofessional collaborative care will ensure patient comfort and best outcome during and after cancer therapy.
TOGETHER WE CAN , AND WE SHALL !!!
Regards,
Dr. Shubhani Mehta (M .D.S. Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry)
L’il Dentz- Dental home for Kids
Email: [email protected]
Contact number: 8369457231

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