Paediatric -Child Dentistry
At Citylife Dental, we take care of all the dental problems that arise in infants, toddlers, and children in a safe & sterile environment. It is our policy to communicate effectively with the parents and make the child feel comfortable in the clinic. All treatments are carried out only after taking consent from the parents.
You are in safe hands
We treat following children dental problems at Citylife Dental:
Fluoride treatment- Sealants
- Tooth extractions and space maintainer
- Root canal treatments
- Pulpotomy
- Dental fillings/ strip crowns
- Crowns
- Braces or other orthodontic treatments for misaligned teeth
A common Myth
Is there a need to get the teeth treated in children when they are going to be replaced with permanent teeth anyway?
Short answer is –YES
Reasons:
- A child’s primary teeth usually last till the age of 13 years and these are the primary years when nutrition also needs utmost attention. A set of healthy teeth in a child will ensure that that the child eats well.
- A set of healthy teeth teaches a child during their foundation years to maintain a good oral hygiene. The habit of maintaining good oral hygiene once formed stays with the child for life. Along with the habit of maintaining a good oral hygiene, the child also learns about healthy foods and what all foods to avoid in order to maintain a healthy set of teeth.
The primary teeth also guide the teeth to erupt in the right direction. If there is infection in the primary teeth which travels to the bone, it can deflect the teeth away from the path of eruption.- A set of healthy primary teeth helps in speech and in developing healthy jaw muscles and jaw bones
At what age should a child see the dentist?
- The child should visit the dentist at about 6 months when the first set of teeth erupt or at the age of 1.
- We normally do a general check and see if the teeth and gums are healthy. We advise parents how to care for a child’s teeth.
Is it common to see children with caries these days?
- Children are being seen more commonly in dental practices these days than ever before. This is due to the refined diet and change in the eating habits. . Factors such as high sugar intake, lack of oral hygiene, lack of fluoride exposure, and enamel defects are some of the major factors responsible for the development of early childhood caries.
What does early childhood caries look like?
- Early childhood caries are cavities that most often show up on a child’s upper front teeth but can also affect other teeth.
- The caries can first be seen as white spots near the gum line.
What is nursing bottle caries?
- Nursing bottle caries typically affect the upper front teeth, but may affect other teeth too.
- Tooth decay in infants and very young children is often referred to nursing bottle caries. This happens when sweetened liquids or those with natural sugars (like milk, formula, and fruit juice) cling to an infant’s teeth for a long time. Bacteria in the mouth thrive on this sugar and make acids that attack the teeth.
Is there a pediatric dentist available at your clinic?
Your first consultation will be with Dr Sajili Mittal who is the head and in charge of the dental clinic. She has training and years of experience in handling child common teeth problems. However, in case you specifically want to see the pediatric dentist, you can communicate that at the reception and we can directly schedule your appointment with the specialist.
Preventive Steps
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t is advised that the bottle feeding is weaned off by the age of 1. The child should also be weaned off any sugary drinks slowly.The child’s formula feed needs to stop by the age of 1 and the focus should be more on chewing foods. The child should be encouraged to feed on his/her own.
Apart from tooth brushing twice day, regular visits to the dentist and good eating habits are a must.
It is highly recommended that when the first sets of teeth appear, children go through fluoride treatment and sealants.
Fluoride treatments help in reducing caries and can be safely carried out in the dental office. These can be done in patients younger than 6 years old as well and your dentist is the right person to assess the need for fluoride application in younger children.
Sealants prevent the permanent teeth from getting caries as newly erupted teeth specially molars and premolars are highly susceptible to caries due to the deep fissures present in the newly erupted teeth.
What our patients have said....
Best dentist in my opinion.
Really great. I had a WONDERFUL experience. Good tips to keep the teeth’s shining and cavity free.
Most Ethical Dental Surgeon
“Visited Dr. Sajili Mittal’s clinic a few years ago after having a number of “not good” experiences. Was a bit scared too initilally. But the way my problem was handled at her clinic made me so at ease, comfortable and relaxed.
At Dr. Sajili Mittal’s clinic, everything is explained in detail & giving all the possible options to be decided by the patient himself. Since my first visit, I never felt uncomfortable and always feel free to discuss even the smallest possible issues. Besides being a good dentist, Dr. Sajili Mittal, is a very good human being too. She makes her patients comfortable, understands their issues and accordingly suggests possible and affordable options ( NOT creating fear factor).
Besides, being highly experienced and knowledgeable, Dr. Sajili Mittal is a person of ETHICS and MORALITY which is rare to find these days in our society. My Best Wishes to Dr. Sajili Mittal.”
Professional dentist
My experience with Dr. Sajili has been amazing. She has genuine care for her patients and never fails to engage and explain everything in detail. She is professionally approachable and friendly.
I highly recommend Dr Sajili.
Greetings from Germany
Thank you for the friendly treatment and the good interaction. The method of working of the team of doctors and assistants was s comforting experience. The clinic was aesthetic and pleasant. Hearty Greetings from Germany!
Amazing Dentist in Yojana Vihar
Sajili is a wonderful Dr. with amazing skills.
Great dentist Dr Sajili Mittal
An extremely ethical and qualified doctor.
Good Dentist
Dr Mittal is very good in her dental professionally & personally she is good human being & good doctor
Excellent Dental Treatment
Very happy with the quality of treatment I received.
Very satisfied with Dental treatment
My wife Dr Roma Raj and I just walked into Citylife Dental for a complete dental check-up, soon after from the US. We found the clinic’s hygiene and comfort levels at par with any good clinic in the US. The doctor’s mannerisms were so good that we signed up with Citylife for our complete dental treatment plans and since then we have felt very satisfied with the treatment, rates, punctuality and professional approach of their team to our dental problems.
There are no short cuts in this clinic.
May God keep the healing touch of this centre alive for years to come.
Very professional treatment
The team here is both extremely professional and extremely kind and generous. Ashok and Sajili took wonderful care of me both with my gum surgery and my short stay in Delhi. They have gentle warm spirits. Thanks for everything from breakfast with chai to the gum graft itself!