Services of a pedodontist should be sought for, routine dental examinations & prophylactic care. Teeth cleanings should be done if necessary. If a tooth is taken, then a pedodontist will put a space maintainer in that place, so that the adult tooth is formed correctly in that place.
Thumb-sucking:-
Mostly prevalent among children up to 4 years of age. If it persists after this age one has to consult a pedodontist. It might result in front teeth protruding. This may lead to over-biting.
A pedodontist in Bankstown might advise putting braces at a later stage. He can refer the child to an orthodontist (provide orthopedic care), if the teeth and jaws are developing abnormally.
Tongue thrusting:-
Some children have the habit of putting their tongues out. This might protrude the lower jaw.
A pedodontist may advise braces for this also and also orthopedic care might be needed.
Lip sucking:-
Some children have the habit of sucking their lower lips. This also leads to improper development of teeth.
The remedy is the same as mentioned above.
Above all this, a pedodontist has a positive approach towards children and their dental problems. To get rid of all these bad habits other than cavities, pedodontists also advise a psychological approach. Most children go for thumb sucking, lip sucking, etc as they lack security. Parents should not tease or beat the child for this but instead should reward the child each time he/she stops doing it.