Children’s teeth are more prone to decay due to thinner enamel, sugary diets, and improper brushing. Starting dental visits early helps:
Prevent cavities and gum issues
Monitor proper tooth eruption and jaw growth
Identify and correct bad habits like thumb sucking or mouth breathing
Build lifelong oral hygiene habits
Reduce dental anxiety through early exposure
The Indian Dental Association recommends the first dental visit by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth erupting.
White, brown, or black spots on teeth
Persistent bad breath or swollen gums
Difficulty chewing or pain while eating
Prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier use beyond age 3
Early or late tooth eruption
Crooked or crowded teeth
Early detection leads to simpler, less invasive treatment.
Dental Checkups & Cleanings
Fluoride Treatments to strengthen enamel
Dental Sealants to prevent cavities in back teeth
Fillings for baby tooth decay
Pulp Therapy (Kids’ Root Canal)
Space Maintainers if a baby tooth is lost early
Habit Counseling (thumb sucking, nail biting, tongue thrusting)
Orthodontic Evaluation for early detection of bite problems
All treatments are done with special care to ensure your child feels safe and supported.
Help your child brush twice a day using a small, soft-bristled brush
Avoid sugary snacks and drinks, especially between meals
Supervise brushing until your child can do it independently (around age 6–7)
Schedule regular dental checkups every 6 months
Make dental visits a fun and positive experience
Your child’s healthy smile begins here.
Book a pediatric dental consultation today and set the foundation for a lifetime of good oral health.
You should take your child to the pediatric dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts in their mouth, or right around the time your child turns one. Book an appointment with our expert at Complete Dental Solutions
It is mandatory for a child to see a pediatric dentist till the age of 14, because by this time, all of their permanent teeth have grown out. Beyond this, it is the choice of the child and his/her parents. However, it is recommended that a child should visit a pediatric dentist till the age of 16.
For children, brushing should start with the eruption of the first tooth. However, our pedodontist advices to make sure that the amount of toothpaste should be very small, almost equivalent to a grain of rice.
It is extremely important to maintain oral hygiene and keep the mouth clean & clear of germs, irrespective of the age. Mothers can clean the mouth, both upper and lower jaw, of their children with the help of a soft cloth or cotton ball.
Most babies have a white coating on their tongue in the initial few weeks, which is completely normal. There is nothing wrong with their oral hygiene
As milk teeth erupt and fall, people often think that they do not matter in the overall part of oral hygiene. However, milk teeth play some really important roles, like:
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