When should my baby's first dental examination be done?

Your baby's first dental examination should be done by the time they reach approximately one year old after their first tooth emerges. It is important to ensure that the doctor performing the examination is a pediatric dentist specialist. After that, regular dental check-ups every 6-12 months are important.

What is the importance of baby teeth?

Baby teeth ensure that permanent teeth erupt properly and at the right time. Baby teeth, which have an important place in terms of your child's health, are also very important for the child's psychology. Therefore, it is necessary to protect and treat baby teeth.

How are dental accidents treated in children?

Tooth fractures in children are an important health problem seen between the ages of 1-10 and known as trauma. Tooth fractures in children are frequently seen between the ages of 7-10. The front incisors are the most damaged by this dental trauma. In cases requiring emergency intervention, a dentist should be consulted immediately.

Are fluoride applications safe?

Fluoride prevents tooth decay by ensuring the healthy development of enamel during the formation of the enamel layer. Regular fluoride application performed under clinical conditions is completely safe and its protective effect has been scientifically proven.

Is sedation and general anesthesia safe in children?

In pediatric dentistry, dental treatments can be performed safely and healthily under general anesthesia or sedation in overly anxious children who cannot communicate, and in children with special needs (disabled) whose treatment cannot be performed while awake.

How is pediatric dental treatment done with hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a safe and effective method that helps reduce fear and anxiety in pediatric dental treatment. It can be used especially in children who have dental phobia or have difficulty cooperating, to help them relax and facilitate the treatment process.

What dental treatments can be performed in children?

In pediatric dentistry, applications such as fillings, root canals, aesthetic crown coverage, tooth extraction, space maintainers, pediatric prostheses, teeth whitening, and pediatric orthodontic treatments are performed for children. Each treatment is planned according to the child's age and needs.

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Fissure Sealants in Antalya - Preventive Dental Care

Protective fissure sealants to prevent cavities in your child's permanent teeth. Our preventive approach ensures your child's teeth stay healthy and cavity-free for years to come.

Fissure Sealants - Preventive Dental Care for Children

Fissure sealants are a highly effective preventive treatment that protects your child's permanent teeth from cavities. Prof. Dr. Behiye Bolgül specializes in applying fissure sealants using advanced techniques that ensure maximum protection with minimal discomfort. This simple, painless procedure can prevent cavities and save your child from future dental problems.

Highly effective cavity prevention

Painless and quick procedure

Long-lasting protection

Cost-effective preventive care

What Are Fissure Sealants?

Hello, I'm Prof. Dr. Behiye Bolgül, and I'm passionate about preventive dental care. fissure sealants are thin, protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent teeth, and they're one of the most effective ways to prevent cavities in children.

What Fissure Sealants Do

•**Protective Barrier**: They seal deep grooves and fissures in teeth

•**Cavity Prevention**: They prevent bacteria and food from entering tooth grooves

•**Long-lasting**: They can protect teeth for many years

•**Painless Procedure**: No drilling or anesthesia required

•**Cost-effective**: Much less expensive than treating cavities

•**Quick Application**: Usually completed in one visit

Sealants are most effective when applied soon after permanent teeth erupt. For comprehensive preventive care, I recommend my fluoride applications and child dental cleaning services.

Which Teeth Need Sealants?

I evaluate each child individually to determine which teeth would benefit most from sealants, ensuring personalized care for every patient.

Teeth That Typically Need Sealants

•**Molars**: Back teeth used for chewing

•**Premolars**: Teeth between canines and molars

•**Deep Grooves**: Teeth with particularly deep fissures

•**High-risk Teeth**: Teeth prone to cavities

•**Newly Erupted**: Teeth that have recently come in

•**Family History**: Children with family history of cavities

I evaluate each child individually to determine which teeth would benefit most from sealants. For children who may experience anxiety during treatment, my sedation dentistry services ensure comfortable procedures.

Our Application Process

I follow a careful process for sealant application, ensuring that each sealant is applied perfectly for maximum protection.

My Application Process

•**Thorough Cleaning**: I clean and dry the teeth

•**Surface Preparation**: I prepare the tooth surface for bonding

•**Sealant Application**: I apply liquid sealant to grooves

•**Curing Process**: I harden the sealant with special light

•**Quality Check**: I check the sealant for proper placement

•**Patient Education**: I provide instructions for care and maintenance

•**Follow-up**: I schedule regular check-ups to monitor sealant condition

I ensure each sealant is applied perfectly for maximum protection. For children requiring extensive treatment, my sedation and general anesthesia services provide comfortable care.

Caring for Sealants

Proper care ensures sealants last as long as possible, and I'm committed to teaching families how to maintain their child's dental health.

My Care Instructions

•**Regular Brushing**: I teach proper oral hygiene routine through my oral hygiene education

•**Flossing**: I emphasize maintaining flossing between teeth

•**Avoid Hard Foods**: I advise against biting on ice or hard objects

•**Regular Check-ups**: I monitor sealant condition during visits

•**Early Replacement**: I replace sealants when they wear down

•**Good Diet**: I provide guidance on limiting sugary foods and drinks

•**Fluoride**: I recommend fluoride toothpaste for additional protection

With proper care, sealants can last many years. For comprehensive dental care, I offer my child dental treatments and orthodontic treatment services.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should children get fissure sealants?

Sealants are typically applied when permanent molars erupt, usually around ages 6-7 for first molars and 12-13 for second molars.

How long do fissure sealants last?

Sealants can last 5-10 years with proper care, though they may need to be replaced if they wear down or chip.

Are fissure sealants painful?

No, sealant application is painless and requires no drilling or anesthesia. It's a quick, comfortable procedure.

Do sealants replace the need for brushing and flossing?

No, sealants are an additional preventive measure. Children should continue regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups.

Prof. Dr. Behiye Bolgul