A paediatric dentist is a dentist who is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral problems in children. Thus, his or her job is to prevent, diagnose and treat dental problems affecting children.
Dental Paediatricians plan and administer different dental treatments (fillings, fluoride treatments, pulpectomies…) as well as provide follow-up care and diagnostic tests.
However, it is also essential for the paediatric dentist to assume a didactic role for children as well as parents. For example, the dentist may provide information about children´s habits, that appear to be harmless but are actually highly damaging to the teeth (excessive use of the pacifier, prolonged thumb sucking, high consumption of sugar, etc.)

Children should visit an orthodontist for the first time at age six. At this age, permanent teeth are beginning to emerge. Also, at age six many jaw bone irregularities (upper jaw and mandible) can be prevented and corrected early.
Taking action at an early age makes things much easier, quicker and is cheaper. Also, by acting early, more serious problems can be avoided, which, if left untreated, can only be corrected with surgery as an adult.

To achieve a healthy, functional and aesthetic result in the long term, at Moonz, orthodontic treatments are approached in two phases.

The first phase takes place between the ages of six and nine. During this period, we take care of guiding and correcting the growth of the maxillary bones. To accomplish this, we use different interceptive appliances, such as expanders or face masks.

The second phase takes place between the ages of 11 and 12. At this age, the bones have already developed, so the second phase is used to correct the position of the teeth. During this phase, different treatments can be administered using braces as well as clear aligners.

Braces can be fitted between the ages of 11 and 12. In other words, once they have all their permanent teeth.
That said, it is important to clarify that the child must visit the orthodontist much earlier: at age six. At this age, a series of maxillary bone irregularities can be detected (upper jaw and mandible), which will need to be corrected before fitting braces.

Braces as well as clear aligners are highly effective and enable to correct dental malocclusions. Therefore, selecting one or the other depends on the aesthetic preferences of the patient and on the discipline followed when using aligners. Let´s not forget that in order for aligners to be effective, these must be worn for a certain number of hours each day.

One of the primary concerns before beginning an orthodontic treatment is whether or not it is painful. Fitting braces is not painful for the patient but he or she may feel discomfort the first few days. For example, they may feel pressure when chewing and mouth sores may be caused by the device rubbing against tissue.

To prevent feeling discomfort the first few days, we recommend drinking cold beverages and eating cold and soft food. You can also take a pain reliever, when prescribed by the dentist. If mouth shores occur, applying dental wax on the device will help as it will act as a barrier and prevent the device from rubbing against tissue as much.