It is important to make sure that you are getting your child to the pediatric dentist as soon as there is an apparent problem with their teeth. Of course, if your child is not able to express the problems he or she is having with their teeth, or if they simply don't want to tell you because of a fear of the dentist, you have to figure it out for yourself. There are clues that you can look for, such as:

Your Child Is Only Chewing With One Side

You might have to carefully watch the chewing habits of your child, it will be worth the effort. Should you notice that your child is now suddenly keeping all of his or her food on one side of their mouth, when they never used to do that before, you will want to take that as a clue that there is a problem. You could ask your child why they are only chewing on one side, and if they claim that it is easier or doesn't hurt, then your suspicions are confirmed.

Their Gums Are Swollen Or Sore

If you are noticing that the gums of your child are swollen, extra red, or really sore, you will want to make sure that you are setting up an appointment for a pediatric dentist as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more pain your child will find themselves in. Also, the dental problem that is causing the irritation with the gums may get a lot worse, especially since the problem is not likely to resolve itself on its own.

Your Child Is Suddenly Refusing To Brush Their Teeth

Should you notice that your child is suddenly refusing to brush his or her teeth, when it has not been much of a problem in the past, there could be a good reason for it. Your child might have some tooth sensitivity issues or a cavity that have recently made an appearance. If your child is still being reluctant after a day or two, you may want to go ahead and schedule an appointment with the local pediatric dentist. 

The sooner you are spotting the clues that your child has a problem with their teeth, the sooner you will be able to have a dentist resolve the issue. It is also important to listen to the advice given by the dentist of things you should do in order to help reduce the chances of this problem coming back.