Dentistry is the known evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the soft and hard tissues of the jaw (mandible), the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent.
An Interview with Dr. Lincoln B. Taylor on Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Lincoln B. Taylor is an expert dentist on Pediatric Dentistry.Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions bizymoms visitors have about Pediatric Dentistry.
Q. How can a mom prevent decay caused by nursing?
A. Nursing /bottle tooth decay may be prevented by not letting the baby sleep on the breast or with the bottle. Also, by using a damp washcloth to wipe the teeth after feeding, especially night feeding is a very good habit to develop. Eventually mother/father may progress to using a wet toothbrush. Toothpaste is not essential in the beginning. Daily cleansing to remove residual milk is all that is needed.
Q. How often does a child need to see the pediatric dentist?
A. Children without caries should see the dentist at least once per year. If they are high risk for caries, they should see a dentist at least twice per year. In some cases where there is difficulty in brushing the teeth, we do preventive care every 3 months.
Q. At what age should a parent take their child to an Orthodontist?
A. Typically it is recommended that a child see the orthodontist at age of 7 years. A Pediatric Dentist is trained to monitor and treat certain dental/skeletal developmental problems, such as crossbite and space deficiency. The pediatric dentist will then determine the appropriate time the child needs to see the orthodontist, dependent on the problem at hand and it is not just an age related consultation.
Q. When a child starts to get permanent teeth and they are found discolored what should be the cause for it and what can be done about it?
A. Discolored permanent teeth are usually described as hypoplastic enamel. The etiology is uncertain. This area is usually rough in nature and maybe soft or hard. The tooth is more prone to dental caries and should be treated by removing the diseased area and replacing it with composite (white filling).
Q. How to contact Dr. Taylor if we have further questions?
A.
address : Waterford Lakes
11309 Lake Underhill Road, Suite 103
Orlando, FL. 32825
phone : 407-208-0288
fax : 407-770-0171
email : pdcorlando@bellsouth.net
website : www.pdcorlando.com
