Paediatric Dentistry
A child’s dental needs demand timely attention, and we want to make sure that it begins with the best available care. For anyone away at Apollo, Pediatric Dentistry is provided with special emphasis placed on children and their unique needs as far as infancy to teens. The emphasis is on prevention, diagnosis at an earlier stage, and gentle treatment, all hosted in an atmosphere that places both you and your child at ease.
Our pediatric dentist knows every kind of dental care is different from those of adults. We take enough time to help parents understand every step, answer any questions they may have, and also help their kids become comfortable while sitting in the dental chair.
Services
- First Dental Visit (Age 0-2): A gentle introduction to dental We check your child’s first teeth and guide you on brushing, diet, and habits from the start.
- Routine Check-Ups: Regular exams concerning your child, to see how the teeth and jaw are growing, and to catch problems early.
- Teeth Cleaning: Cleaning of teeth to remove plaque and prevent early cavities-with instruments and techniques made just for kids.
- Fluoride Treatment: A quick and painless application to strengthen your child’s enamel and resist decay.
- Cavity Fillings: Tooth-colored fillings to arrest early decay for the sake of maintaining the natural appearance of your child’s teeth.
- Dental Sealants: An extra layer of coating to shield molars against food and bacteria settling into deep grooves.
- Habit Counseling: Help with complaints such as thumb sucking, pacifier use, and bottle feeding-before they influence dental development.
- Space Maintainers: If a baby tooth is lost too early, we place a space maintainer to prepare the site for the adult tooth.
- Pulp Therapy (Child Root Canal): If the decay extends to the nerve of the baby tooth, we treat it to relieve pain and save the tooth until it is time to be naturally shed.
- Tooth Extractions: Gentle removal of broken or infected teeth whenever necessary, with full instructions for aftercare.
- Emergency Dental Care: Immediate care for falls, chipped teeth, or dental injuries; we stand by when you need us most.
- Orthodontic Screening: Early screening to identify crowding and misalignment or bite problems-even before braces are warranted.
- Oral Hygiene Training: Children and their parents are taught proper brushing and flossing techniques, making daily care a habit.
Every visit is meant to be calm, respectful, and very child-friendly. We work hand-in-hand with you to make dental care a pleasant experience for your child, not something that they dread.