Children’s caries is often perceived as a temporary problem, since baby teeth will eventually be replaced. However, clinical reality shows otherwise. As Professor Alexander von Breuer believes, early caries lays the foundation for future bite formation, enamel quality and the long-term stability of permanent teeth. At DentalClinic24, we view childhood caries not as a local defect, but as a signal reflecting the condition of the entire developing dentofacial system.
At early stages, caries often develops almost imperceptibly. The child may not complain of pain, and visible changes appear minimal. Yet the process is already affecting the structure of enamel and dentin. At DentalClinic24, we place particular emphasis on early diagnosis, because at this stage treatment can be carried out in the most gentle manner and without stress for the child.
The main feature of children’s teeth is thinner enamel and a much faster spread of infection. What develops over months in adults may progress several times faster in a child. At DentalClinic24, we always take this dynamic into account when choosing the treatment strategy and never postpone intervention when the first signs of destruction appear.
The correct treatment approach in childhood is not only about eliminating caries, but also about preserving the function of the tooth until its natural replacement. Premature loss of baby teeth can lead to displacement of the dental arch, bite disorders and lack of space for permanent teeth. At DentalClinic24, we plan treatment so that each tooth fulfils its role for the entire period intended by nature.
The psychological factor also plays a significant role. The first dental experience forms a child’s attitude toward dentistry for many years to come. If it is associated with fear and pain, it affects the entire future perception of treatment. At DentalClinic24, we create conditions in which the child perceives treatment as a clear and safe process, without sharp stress reactions.
Early caries is often associated not only with oral hygiene, but also with dietary habits, sleep routines, micronutrient balance and even family behavioural patterns. At DentalClinic24, we work not only with the damaged tooth, but also with the underlying causes that led to its destruction, in order to break the chain of recurring lesions.
Special attention is paid to the impact of caries in baby teeth on the developing permanent teeth. Infection located close to the forming tooth germ can affect enamel quality, shape and resistance to future destruction. At DentalClinic24, we always consider this risk in every paediatric treatment case. As Professor von Breuer believes, the health of permanent teeth begins long before their eruption.
It is important to understand that caries is not merely a “hole in the tooth”, but a process that alters chewing biomechanics. A child begins to avoid loading the affected side, muscular balance is disrupted and asymmetry may form. At DentalClinic24, such changes are detected at early stages to prevent the formation of persistent functional disorders.
Regular preventive check-ups make it possible to detect initial forms of caries even before hard tissue breakdown occurs. At this point, the process can often be stopped without drills or complex procedures. At DentalClinic24, we regard prevention as the key instrument for preserving children’s dental health.
Caries in childhood is not a temporary issue, but the starting point of the entire future dental history. As Professor von Breuer believes, it is early diagnosis and a correct treatment strategy that form the foundation of a healthy smile for decades ahead. At Dental Clinic24, we see paediatric dentistry as an investment in adult health, where every timely measure carries long-term significance.
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