Infant

Period from birth to 12 months

Nutrition:

Breastfeeding is the most balanced source of nutrition at the birth of a child. When breastfeeding is not possible, breast milk is replaced with milk powder. At the age of six months, start adding fruit, vegetables, meat and other dairy meals to your baby, which are slowly replacing breastfeeding or milk. After the first year, the child can already enjoy meals eaten by other family members. Don’t use too much salt and spices. It is important to offer your child as few sugary drinks and sweets as possible. Get him used to drinking water! The first teeth are already here, so offer the child less pureed food, it is better to chop it and let the child bite and chew. This promotes the growth and development of the jaw.

Oral hygiene:

The time of eruption of deciduous teeth is on average from the sixth month, when the first tooth erupts, to the second year of age, when all deciduous teeth – 20 of them- are expected to erupt. Individual deviations are possible, which are not uncommon and are completely normal. Once the first teeth are in the mouth, it is necessary to start cleaning them from the beginning, using a toothbrush and toothpaste suitable for small children. You should use a grain of rice big amount of toothpaste, and up to 2 years of age use toothpaste with 500ppm of fluoride. It is important that the child gets used to the routine of brushing teeth twice a day as soon as possible. Also, encourage your child to try to brush their teeth themselves, but be sure to brush your child’s teeth again after that.

First visit to the dentist:

Once the first teeth have erupted, it is time to visit the dentist. The dentist will examine the baby teeth and give detailed instructions and advice on caring for your baby’s teeth, advise you on the child’s eating habits and answer any questions you may have.

Toddler

The period from the completed first year of age to entering school

Nutrition:

Children should enjoy as varied and balanced diet as possible: the diet should be varied with lots of vegetables and fruits, as few sweet and “sticky” foods, such as chips, chocolate balls for milk, candies, as possible. They should drink water or unsweetened tea. You can also offer them hard food – apples, carrots, bread crust – because as much biting as possible is good for their jaw development.

Dental hygiene:

After the age of two, all deciduous teeth are already in the mouth. Brush your child’s teeth at least twice a day, preferably after each meal. Never miss washing before bed! After brushing your child’s teeth in the evening, the child should not eat or drink anything other than water. Going to bed without brushing your teeth every once in a while is not likely to cause long-term issues. However, if you regularly skip an evening or morning brushing, you could be increasing your risk of dental conditions and complications. The most common problem that occurs from not brushing often enough is plaque build-up and cavities. You should still brush your child’s teeth, your child cannot do the whole brushing routine itself. You can instruct them to clean their teeth themselves, but inspect and correct where necessary. Children need help brushing their teeth until they develop fine motor skills, which is usually by 8 or 9 years of age. There should be a pea size of toothpaste on a brush. Use toothpaste with 1000 ppm fluoride between the ages of 2 and 6, and use toothpaste with 1450ppm fluoride after age 6.

Dental treatment:

Come to the dentist for regular check-ups with your child. The child will get used to the dental team and the clinic, he/she will accept dental care as an important part of health care, and at the same time any changes will be detected in a timely manner. During this period, dentists usually treat the following common changes in the oral cavity: caries (tooth decay), gingivitis, injuries, and changes in bite and jaw development due to habits or hereditary predispositions. Watch out for bad habits! Offer the pacifier and the bottle as little as possible and get rid of them by the age of two. Finger sucking can be a serious nuisance: how to teach a child to stop doing that? There is no one-size-fits-all answer and no simple solution, as we have a persistent opponent: the finger that is always here! According to some explanations, ignoring the act of sucking a finger, not warning and correcting the child, should lead to the quickest cessation of this habit. During this time, children can already get the first “stars” (fillings), which they proudly show to their friends in kindergarten. Deciduous teeth can also be more severely affected, so repairing with a filling is not enough. In this case, the tooth requires an endodontic treatment, which means removing the dental nerve and inserting the medicine into the tooth canals. However, if we still fail to heal the tooth, we rarely, but still, decide to remove the deciduous tooth.

Schoolchildren

Children from 6 to 14 years of age

Nutrition:

Children should eat a variety of healthy foods. Allow your child regular meals and do not accustom him to “fast” food and sweets. He should drink water, while juice should be an exception on special occasions. We also suggest to limit the consumption of candy. It is recommended that if you are offering sweets, that should be part of a meal, for example at the end of lunch or dinner.

Dental hygiene:

When they start to go to school, children also start to change their deciduous teeth for permanent ones, and by the age of 12 they usually replace all teeth. You need to take good care of both deciduous and permanent teeth. Wash them at least twice a day – morning and evening – it is even better if you wash them after every meal. Children need help brushing their teeth until they develop fine motor skills, which is usually by 8 or 9 years of age. Have the child brush his or her own teeth, then check how he or she cleaned them and help them where necessary. If you do not have the opportunity to wash them, rinse them at least with water. Proper brushing technique is important when washing. It will be introduced to you by a dentist, oral hygienist or nurse. Toothpaste during this period is the same as for adults, with 1450ppm of fluoride. It is enough to use the peas size of amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush.

Dental treatment:

During this period, dentists usually treat the following changes in the oral cavity: caries, gingivitis, deciduous teeth that do not fall out and can impede the growth of permanent teeth, orthodontic irregularities and the most common dental problems during this period – injuries. Injuries most often occur during play or sport, occur more frequently among boys, and most often the upper permanent teeth are injured. In case of injuries, it is important to contact your dentist as soon as possible. In the case of a knocked tooth, do not touch the root of the tooth, rinse it under running water and, if you can, insert it back into the place from which it was knocked out as soon as possible, as this will give the tooth the best chance of surviving. If this is not possible, soak it in saliva, milk or saline as soon as possible, as a tooth that stays dry has much worse chances! Then go to the dentist as soon as possible, as it is necessary to get a professional tooth treatment. Until the age of 15, the insurance company covers composite, “white” fillings for children. With a laser diagnostic device, we can accurately examine teeth in hard-to-reach places and where a classic examination cannot determine exactly whether it is caries or just tooth discoloration

Prevention:

Fluoridation of teeth, fissure sealing (protection in the pits of teeth, which prevents food stagnation and reduces the possibility of tooth decay), instruction on hygiene and nutrition, regular check-ups and proper cleaning of teeth.

Youth

The period from 14 to 20 years of age

Nutrition:

The nutrition should be varied and balanced. Sweets and “fast” foods should be kept to a minimum. It is recommended to drink water and as few sweetened drinks and juices as possible.

Hygiene:

Adolescents already have all the permanent teeth, their sevenths are growing, as well as eights and wisdom teeth for some of them. Teeth should be cleaned at least twice a day and, if possible, also after each meal. When you do not have the option of brushing your teeth, at least, rinse your mouth with water. Proper brushing technique, regular flossing and regular check-ups at the dentist are important.

Dental treatment:

During this period, dentists usually treat the following common changes in the oral cavity: caries, advanced caries sometimes requires endodontic treatment of the tooth, gingivitis, deciduous teeth that do not fall out and can be an obstacle in the growth of permanent teeth, orthodontic irregularities, problems with the growth of eights and injuries. Injuries most often occur during play or sport, occur more frequently among boys, and most often the upper permanent teeth are injured. In case of injuries, it is important to contact your dentist as soon as possible. In the case of a knocked tooth, do not touch the root of the tooth, rinse it under running water and, if you can, insert it back into the place from which it was knocked out as soon as possible, as this will give the tooth the best chance of surviving. If this is not possible, soak it in saliva, milk or saline as soon as possible, as a tooth that stays dry has much worse chances! Then go to the dentist as soon as possible, as the knocked out tooth still needs professional care.

Prevention:

Fluoridation of teeth, fissure sealing (protection in the pits of the teeth, which prevents food stagnation and thus reduces the possibility of caries), education on hygiene and nutrition, regular control of proper cleaning of teeth, regular check-ups at the dentist.

Adults

Period from 20 to 60 years of age

Nutrition:

The diet should be varied and balanced. Daily meals should include as many fruits and vegetables as possible. We recommend moderate use of salt, sugar and spices. Drink as much water as possible, avoid sugary drinks. Some medicines may contain sugars or affect the secretion of saliva, the swelling of the gums or some other side effects. In these cases, it is necessary to take particularly good care of oral hygiene, and if you have any questions, contact your dentist and we will be happy to try to advise and help you.

Dental hygiene:

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, in the morning and evening, with a soft-bristled brush. If you have the option, we recommend brushing your teeth after each meal. Proper brushing technique and regular and correct use of dental floss or interdental brushes are important. If you have any questions, please contact our dentist for advice and demonstration of proper cleaning, we are happy to help. In the case of a fixed dental braces, bridge, or some other prosthetic replacement, cleaning your teeth is a little more challenging and sometimes requires additional cleaning aids. Removable prosthetic replacements must also be cleaned daily with a brush and soap. Professional teeth cleaning and tartar removal are recommended at least once a year; the frequency of cleaning needs depends on the patient: some need cleaning every three months, others once a year. By air polishing, we can remove stains on the tooth surface caused by drinking tea and coffee, and by smoking. Air polishing is performed after the removal of hard dental plaque (or after cleaning the calculus).

Dental treatment:

During this period, dentists usually treat the following common changes in the oral cavity: caries, advanced caries sometimes requires endodontic tooth treatment or tooth extraction, gingivitis or periodontitis, gum recessions, various tooth wear or injuries may occur. To repair teeth affected by caries, or to replace old, unsuitable fillings we use white fillings. Calculus is the most important cause of the decay of gums, periodontal tissues and the appearance of loose teeth, and the consequences are most often seen only in older age. Prevention is important – excellent oral hygiene and regular removal of calculus at least once a year or according to the individual need for its removal. The replacement of lost teeth is possible with fixed or removable prosthetics, we decide individually according to the capabilities and the remaining teeth in the mouth. The crowns can be jacket crowns, metal-ceramic or fully ceramic. Ceramic dental crowns perfectly mimic natural teeth and offer high aesthetics. Even in this period of life, it is not too late to start orthodontic treatment and repair functional and aesthetic defects.

Preventive care:

Regular check-ups at the dentist once a year, education on oral hygiene, regular removal of dental plaque (calculus).

Elderly

After 65 years of age

Nutrition:

The diet should be varied and balanced. Daily meals should include as many fruits and vegetables as possible. We recommend moderate use of salt, sugar and spices. Drink as much water as possible, avoid sugary drinks. Some medicines may contain sugars or affect the secretion of saliva, the swelling of the gums or some other side effects. In these cases, it is necessary to take particularly good care of oral hygiene, and if you have any questions, contact your dentist and we will be happy to try to advise and help you.

Dental hygiene:

We clean our teeth at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. If it is possible, we recommend brushing your teeth after each meal. Proper brushing technique and regular and correct use of dental floss or interdental brushes are important. If you have any questions, please contact our dentist for advice and demonstration of proper cleaning, we are happy to help. If you have a fixed or removable prosthetic replacement in your mouth, brushing your teeth is a little more challenging and sometimes requires additional cleaning aids. Removable prosthetic replacements must also be cleaned daily with a brush and soap. Professional teeth cleaning and tartar removal are recommended at least once a year; the frequency of cleaning needs depends on the patient: some need cleaning every three months, others once a year. By air polishing, we can remove stains on the tooth surface caused by drinking tea and coffee, and by smoking. Air polishing is performed after the removal of hard dental plaque (or after cleaning calculus). In the elderly, who are already less motor skilled, we can attempt to use an electric brush to improve oral hygiene.

Dental treatment:

During this period, dentists usually treat the following common changes in the oral cavity: caries, advanced caries sometimes requires endodontic tooth treatment or tooth extraction, gingivitis or periodontitis, gum recessions, various tooth wear or injuries may occur. To repair teeth affected by caries, or to replace old, unsuitable fillings we use white fillings. Calculus is the most important cause of the decay of gums, periodontal tissues and the appearance of loose teeth, and the consequences are most often seen only in older age. Prevention is important – excellent oral hygiene and regular removal of calculus at least once a year or according to the individual need for its removal. The replacement of lost teeth is possible with fixed or removable prosthetics, we decide individually according to the capabilities and the remaining teeth in the mouth. The crowns can be jacket crowns, metal-ceramic or fully ceramic. Ceramic dental crowns perfectly mimic natural teeth and offer high aesthetics.

Preventive care:

Regular check-ups at the dentist once a year, education on oral hygiene, regular removal of dental plaque (calculus)