Treatment of periodontitis of milk teeth

Periodontitis - this is an inflammation of the root part of the tooth and the surrounding soft tissues. It is accompanied by the accumulation of fluid and often leads to the appearance of flux, granuloma or cyst.

Periodontitis occurs more often in children than in adults. The enamel of milk teeth is thinner, and the dentin is softer, so caries develops faster. If it is not treated in time, the infection penetrates deeper, affecting the pulp, and then the periodontium. This causes the child severe pain, which only a doctor can eliminate.

At the clinic "Oxford Medical" Pediatric dentists are on duty from morning until late evening so that young patients can receive help at any time.

The main cause of periodontitis is caries. In the early stages, it develops asymptomatically, so it can go unnoticed. Pain occurs when the infection destroys the dentin area and reaches the pulp - the soft tissues of the tooth through which the blood vessels and nerve endings pass. The next stage is the development of pulpitis (inflammation of the pulp) and periodontitis.

In rare cases, inflammation of the root tissues of the tooth develops as a result of damage to the oral mucosa and infection entering the wound, the appearance of a severe allergy to medications or food, as well as as a complication of an infectious or cold disease.

To establish an accurate diagnosis and select the appropriate treatment, the child is first given an X-ray. The specialists of “Oxford Medical” use modern portable devices that, with minimal radiation exposure, allow for an instant high-quality digital image.

After this, the following is performed:

1. Anesthesia.

2. Tooth preparation.

3. Removal of dentin tissues damaged by caries.

4. Cleaning of the root canals, treatment with an antiseptic and a medicinal product.

5. Installation of a temporary filling.

As a rule, the treatment of periodontitis requires several visits to the doctor. During the first, the tooth is depulped and a temporary filling is placed, and after a few days or a week, the root canals are sealed and the tooth is closed with a permanent filling.

In complicated cases, children are also prescribed drug therapy: painkillers, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs.

"Oxford Medical" is a modern private dentistry, which has all the conditions for effective and comfortable dental treatment for young patients. The clinic has new expert-class equipment, uses high-quality certified drugs, and employs experienced and friendly specialists.

To make an appointment with a pediatric dentist, call our contact center or leave a request on the website.

Pediatric dentists recommend removing temporary teeth only in extreme cases. Their premature loss can have a negative impact on diction and bite formation. But with periodontitis, there are situations when the tooth cannot be cured, and removal is the only option.

Indications for removal are:

• spread of the inflammatory process to the root of the tooth;

• destruction of more than 60% of the tooth's root system;

• looseness of the tooth.