Pediatric dentistry a branch of dentistry dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years.

It is vital that children have their milk teeth checked regularly by pediatric dentists for evidence of caries and tooth decay.
Cavities, or dental caries, are the most common chronic disease in children.

Pediatric dentists provide comprehensive oral health care designed to meet the needs of growing children and teenagers by providing the following:

Oral health exams
Teeth cleaning and fluoride treatments
Diagnosis and early treatment to straighten teeth or correct an improper bite
Cavity removal
Repair for dental injuries like fractured, displaced teeth
Gum disease management to prevent pediatric periodontal disease
Early detection of oral health conditions resulting from diabetes, asthma, hay fever, and ADHD

Despite the fact that milk teeth are eventually shed to be replaced by permanent teeth, it is still important that these teeth are well maintained.