The preventive aspect of dental treatment for kids involves periodic check ups, pit and fissure sealants, fluoridation of teeth, use of sports guard, habit breaking appliance and space maintainer. The restorative part of treatment is fillings or restorations and root canal treatments. Early orthodontics for kids includes the use of myofunctional appliances e.g. Retruded chin can be corrected by a chin cap.

A lot of people think that caring for baby teeth is not necessary. Good healthy dentition as kids provides good healthy dentition for life. Carious milk teeth can also damage the permanent teeth. Milk or Baby teeth are essential for 3 reasons: chewing, speech and hold the space for adult or permanent teeth. The care for these teeth starts even before they appear in the mouth.

All pregnant women and children above 1 year of age should see the dentist. Guide to proper care of teeth for all ages and during pregnancy should be sought after.