Paediatric Dentistry

This fear leads to many unmanageable situations in their lives, reflected through their huge tantrums, irrational demands and beyond-reasoning temperaments. Parents often remedy that by bribing them with sweets like candies, cookies, milk, juice and most often chocolates — which can cause bacterial growth resulting in tooth decay.

We encourage children to visit their dentist on their first birthday. To make their visit to the dentist less stressful, we have created an activity kit to help them understand their teeth, and we practice non-frightening, simple words to talk to them about their treatment.

Oral health tips for children

• Baby teeth should be cleaned once they have erupted, with a soft washcloth or gauze after bottle feeding or a meal.
• A soft-bristled, age-appropriate toothbrush with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste can be used to brush their teeth.
• Do not use fluoride toothpaste for children younger than two years old, unless advised by the dentist.