This method is used in children who cannot show sufficient compliance to undergo dental treatments in a clinical set-up, who have very high anxiety, who cannot respond positively to the applied behavioral guidance techniques, who cannot overcome their dental phobia that has developed in some way, who are of an age and behavior that cannot tolerate the level of decay and the intensity of the required treatment. At the same time, general anesthesia is used in children who have chronic and systemic diseases that make treatment in a clinical set-up risky, who show a gag reflex during dental treatment, or who are not able to undergo dental treatment in a clinical set-up due to their syndrome (autism, down syndrome, etc.).
General anesthesia is one of the methods used to perform dental treatments. General anesthesia is performed by a team effort between a dentist and an anesthesiologist in a hospital environment. During general anesthesia, all necessary treatments and protections of the teeth are performed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Permanent teeth came in before the primary teeth fell out, what should we do?
It is a common condition in children, especially in the lower front region, and is not a cause for concern for parents. A pediatric dentist should be consulted without delay and the primary tooth should be extracted “if necessary”.
- What should we do in case of tooth discoloration?
Discoloration can be seen in primary and permanent teeth. It can also be due to inadequate oral hygiene, iron medication, and an increase in bacteria that can cause some discoloration in the mouth.
- Discoloration or caries?
The appearance of these two conditions can be confused by parents. Deterioration in the tooth structure, sensitivity and pain are signs of conditions that require caries treatment. When faced with discoloration, it is important to consult a pediatric dentist for early prevention.
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