Pediatric Dentistry
Give your child a healthy start with our gentle and caring Pediatric Dentistry services. We focus on creating a positive dental experience through child-friendly treatments, advanced techniques, and a warm, comfortable environment. From routine check-ups and cavity prevention to early orthodontic guidance, our team ensures your child’s teeth and gums develop strong and healthy. We make every visit stress-free, educational, and enjoyable for kids of all ages.
Date : April, 2026
Doctor : Charles Prem Kumar
What is the meaning of pediatric dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry specializes in/takes care of the oral health of infant, children and adolescent. This dentistry also treats children with special needs, who are physically and mentally challenged. Pediatric dentistry involves additional study of 3 years (i.e. after 4 years of dental training).This branch of dentistry studies child growth, psychology and development. Such dentists take care of wide variety of dental problems of children e.g. cavity, tooth decay, malocclusion, emergency care, crooked teeth etc.
When should a child first visit the dentist?
According to American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry the child should be brought to the dentist when he turns 1 year old .By that time the first teeth comes and the dentist can discuss ways of keeping oral hygiene. A dentist can guide the parents about diet, tooth eruption, finger habits, fluoride etc.
What is a cavity?
There are bacteria present in the mouth, when they come in contact with sweet food left in the mouth, they form acids. These acids attack the enamel and create a hole in the teeth which results in severe pain. Children eat sweets, chocolates and do not clean their teeth properly which results in cavity formation.
What is the right time to use a tooth paste?
Once the child develops a few teeth, tooth paste can be used. Tooth paste with fluoride is not recommended for children below 2 years because children have a habit of swallowing paste and taking in excess of fluoride can cause staining of teeth .Parents should brush the teeth of their children till the time they do that independently. Children should rinse their mouth thoroughly after brushing.
Does sucking thumb cause any problem in the teeth?
The child should stop sucking thumb before the eruption of permanent teeth. If this habit continues there will be problems such as buckteeth/open bite.