Kids Dentistry

We recommend a first checkup by 12 months old to make certain that teeth and jaw development are normal, and even more importantly so that parents and guardians know how to help their children be healthy from the start.

 

Guidelines for working with children

 

 

• parents / guardians are always welcome in the room
• comfort is always our concern
• parent / guardian consent and guidance are vital, before any procedure

First Visit

We recommend a first checkup by 12 months. A simple guide for when to schedule a first visit:

• no longer than 6 months after first tooth is erupted
• as soon as possible if you have any queries

There is a significant value for early well baby dental checkups. In particular, checkups for very young children address many concerns including teaching adults how to care for their child's teeth and gums, how to help their children learn to care for themselves, answering parents questions and concerns, and planning for future dental health.

 

 

Checkups

Education and prevention are the cornerstones of our concern for the dental health of children. In addition to teaching parents and guardians about dental care for their child, checkups are an appropriate time to comfortably and easily evaluate:

• how many teeth are present
• are all teeth present
• loose teeth if any
• braces / bite evaluation
• cavity check
• check health of gums
• habit evaluation
• homecare / prevention
• fluoride use
• review diet
• address adult's concerns
• teach adults how to care for child's teeth

 

 

Home Dental Care Tips

It is often difficult initially to brush your child's teeth. They can really put up a struggle, screaming, kicking, crying, running away, not opening their mouths - every kid is different.

Healthy teeth and gums are so important to start out life with. We've often heard the value of choosing your battles with your children, and this is one to choose.

 

Prevention is better than cure

 

 

Common Procedures Include

2-MIN FLUORIDE APPLICATIONS (For prevention from effects of chocolates; Colas; sticky foods on teeth)

PIT & FISSURE SEALS (Most recommended way of caries prevention by blocking deep pits & fissures of teeth )

FLUORIDE FILLINGS (for correction of cavities in milk& permanent teeth)

ORTHODONTIC ASSESMENT (opinion from specialist Orthodontist whether your child needs Braces ?)

HABIT BREAKING APPLIANCES(For correction of bad habits like Thumb-sucking; Mouth breathing; Tongue –thrusting)

SPACE MAINTAINERS (To allow permanent tooth to erupt in place if milk tooth has shed off or extracted early.)

SCALING & POLISHING OF TEETH (to prevent any gum problem)

COLOURED GLITTERING FILLINGS (Latest Fashion Statement ! in fillings for kids)