PEDODONTIST – PEDIATRIC DENTIST – TREATMENT OF CHILDREN’S TEETH
DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN
A Pedodontist is a dental specialist who is specially trained to treat children up to the age of about 10 to 12 years. There are certain differences between treatments of milk teeth and permanent teeth.
They are specially trained in understanding a child’s behavior and how to best manage a child in the dental chair.
The clinic have consultant Pedodontists. They are highly experienced and very efficient in managing pediatric patients. Complex procedures under GA are also carried out . All kinds of treatment like root canal for milk teeth, fillings, pit and fissure sealants, extractions, space maintainers, SS crowns, etc. are done by them. Prophylactic procedures such as Fluoride/Tooth Mousse application is quite often done for children.
The doctors also co-ordinate with the Orthodontist if any growth/functional discrepancy is noted or if a habit breaking appliance is needed. The cheerful staff and doctors try to keep a friendly environment for the children. There is also a play area outside the clinic for children who come for treatment or accompanying other patients at SSCC.