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Kids Dentistry/Pediatric Dentistry

Healthy teeth play an important role in your child’s overall wellbeing. The dental needs of children are so unique and it requires special attention and careful treatment. A child’s first dental visit should take place either after the first tooth appears or by the first birthday. Parents should understand that poor oral hygiene can limit a child’s development

What are the findings to look out for in your child’s first dental visit?

Tooth Decay (Cavities):

Cavities are one of the most common disease of childhood. Unattended cavities can cause pain and infections that may cause difficulty in eating, speaking, playing and learning.

White Spots:

The initial dental caries (cavities) appear as white spots on the enamel. If not treated can become dark cavities within 30 days

Oral habits:

There are few bad oral habits which can wreak havoc on your kids dental health. Kindly intervene if your kid has any of the following:

  • Thumb sucking
  • Clenching and grinding
  • Nail biting
  • Lip sucking
  • Tongue thrusting
Abnormalities in developing teeth:

A thorough clinical examination may reveal abnormalities like

  • Missing teeth
  • Defective teeth
  • Supernumerary teeth (extra tooth)
  • Fused teeth
Our services for Children:
  1. Gentle and complete cleaning
  2. Filings
  3. Root canal therapy and crowns
  4. Sealants for caries prevention
  5. Painless extraction and gum surgeries with lasers
  6. Oral hygiene education
Why you should treat baby teeth?
  • Poor oral condition such as caries and infection will have an adverse impact on your child’s smile which in turn will affect his/her self-esteem, confidence and speech.
  • Untreated caries in baby teeth can lead to infection and emergency care
  • Unresolved dental problems can have negative effects on development of permanent teeth
  • For example, if a tooth is lost too early in a child due to caries, watch out for the adverse effects below
Oral hygiene tips for babies:
  • Wipe gums twice a day with a soft, clean cotton cloth
  • Do not put babies to bed with a bottle of milk or juice
  • Visit the dentist by your baby’s first birthday
  • When the first tooth comes in, start brushing with a soft toothbrush and plain water
Oral hygiene tips for children:
  • Brush their teeth with a fluoride toothpaste twice a day
  • Provide healthy foods and limit sweet, snacks and aerated drinks
  • Schedule regular dental check up
  • If needed, dental sealants should be placed to prevent dental caries