Paediatric dentistry
Children's Dentistry
The aim with a child's first few visits is not just to treat teeth. It is to make sure they leave willing to come back. A child who becomes frightened early often carries that fear well into adult life and avoids the dentist for years, by which point the problems are much larger.
So we go at the child's pace, explain things in words they understand, and let them look at and hold the instruments first. Milk teeth matter — they guide the adult teeth into position, and an infected one can affect the developing tooth underneath.
- Typical visits
- A check-up every 6 months
- Time per visit
- 20 to 40 minutes
- Comfort guarantee
- Local anaesthetic & gentle care
- Location
- Kudasan, Gandhinagar
You might need this if…
- Your child has never been to a dentist
- Brown or white marks on the teeth
- Complaints of toothache, or avoiding food on one side
- A knocked or chipped tooth after a fall
- Thumb sucking or tongue thrusting past the age of four
- Adult teeth coming through crooked, or milk teeth not falling out
What happens, step by step
- 1
Getting comfortable
The first visit is often just a look, a count of the teeth and a polish. Nothing is forced. If your child is not ready for something on the day, we stop and try again next time.
- 2
Examination
We check every tooth, the bite and the way the adult teeth are developing. Radiographs are taken only where they are genuinely needed, at the lowest exposure.
- 3
Prevention
Fluoride varnish strengthens the enamel. Sealants fill the deep grooves in new back teeth where decay usually starts. Both are quick, need no drilling, and are far cheaper than the filling they prevent.
- 4
Treatment where needed
Fillings in milk teeth, pulpotomy where decay has reached the nerve, and stainless steel crowns for badly broken back teeth. We explain each step to the child before doing it.
- 5
Coaching the parent
Brushing technique, how much toothpaste, when to stop the bottle, and which habits to worry about versus which will resolve on their own.
Frequently Asked Questions about Children's Dentistry
When should my child first see a dentist?
By the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Early visits are short and mostly about familiarity, which makes everything afterwards easier.
Do milk teeth really need filling if they will fall out anyway?
Yes, usually. An untreated milk tooth can become infected, cause real pain, affect the adult tooth developing underneath it, and if lost early can let the other teeth drift and crowd the space.
My child is terrified. What do you do?
We go slowly and we do not restrain children. Often the first appointment achieves nothing clinical at all, and that is fine — it buys the trust that lets the second one work. Please avoid telling them beforehand that it 'won't hurt'; it plants the idea that it might.
Are dental X-rays safe for children?
Digital radiographs use a low dose and we take them only where the clinical need is clear — for example to see decay between teeth that we cannot otherwise detect. We will always tell you why one is needed.
Aftercare & Recovery
Guidelines from Dr. Srushti Patel following your treatment:
- Brush twice daily. Children under seven need an adult to do it or check it.
- Use an age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste — a smear for children under three, a pea-sized amount from three onwards. Spit out afterwards rather than rinsing with water.
- No bottle or sweetened milk in bed. It is the most common cause of early childhood decay.
- It is how often sugar is eaten, more than how much, that causes decay — limit it to mealtimes.
Related treatments
All services →Cleaning & Check-ups
Preventive dentistry
The six-monthly examination and professional clean that catches problems while they are still small and cheap.
Braces & Aligners
Orthodontic treatment
Straightens crowded, spaced or protruding teeth and corrects the bite, using fixed braces or removable clear aligners.
Emergency Care
Same-day attention for severe toothache, swelling, a broken tooth or a knocked-out tooth. Call before you come in.
Book a consultation
Tell us what is bothering you and we will find a time that works. If you are in pain, please call rather than sending a form — we will get you seen sooner.
Mon–Sat: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm • Sun: On appointmentKudasan, Gandhinagar