Kids Dentistry
Dentists recommend a first checkup by 12-15 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.
First Visit
We recommend a first check-up 12 months. A simple guide for when to schedule a first visit:
- To planning for future dental health of child
- Plan First visit at least by 12 months old
- No longer than 6 months after first tooth is erupted
- As soon as possible if you have any queries
Dental Check-ups
Prevention and Dental health education are the cornerstone of our concern for the dental health of children. In addition to teaching parents and guardians about dental care for their child, Dental Check-ups are an appropriate time to comfortably and easily evaluate:
- How many teeth are Present?
- Habit Evaluation
- Home care – Prevention
- Review Diet
- Are all teeth present?
- Loose teeth if any
- Braces / bite evaluation
- Check Cavity
- Check health of Gums
- Address parent’s – Adult’s Concern
- Fluoride Use
Common Dental Procedures
1) 2-mins Fluoride Applications :
For prevention from effects of sticky food on teeth, colas, Chocolates
2) Orthodontic Assessment – Evaluations:
Opinions from Specialist Orthodontist – to evaluate teeth, jaw conditions and Oral health
3) Habit Breaking Appliances:
For correction of bad oral habits like- mouth breathing, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, Nail biting, etc.
4) Scaling & Polishing:
To clean teeth, maintain oral hygiene and to prevent any gum problems
5) Pit & Fissure Seals:
For early caries prevention by blocking pits – fissures of teeth
6) Space Maintainers:
To allow permanent teeth to erupt in place if milky teeth have shed off or extracted early.
7) Fillings:
For correction of cavities in milky and permanent teeth