Children's dentistry in DLF Phase 2, Gurgaon
A child who has a calm first experience at the dentist usually stays comfortable with dental visits for life. That first impression is worth protecting.
When should a child first see a dentist?
By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing — whichever comes first. That early visit is mostly about prevention and getting the child used to the environment, not treatment. Waiting until something hurts means the first experience is a painful one, which is exactly what sets up a lifelong fear.
What we treat
Care is adapted to the child's age and temperament, not compressed into an adult appointment:
- Check-ups, cleaning and fluoride application
- Sealants to protect the grooves of new molars
- Fillings for decay in baby and adult teeth
- Treatment for dental trauma after falls and sports injuries
- Space maintainers when a baby tooth is lost too early
- Habit counselling for thumb sucking and mouth breathing
- Guidance on when orthodontic assessment is worthwhile
Anxious children, and children with additional needs
Treatment plans here draw on child psychology and behaviour management rather than force. Most children settle with short, unhurried visits that build familiarity before any treatment is attempted. In selected cases treatment can be carried out under general anaesthesia. Dr. Priti is also trained in treating children with special health care needs.
What parents can do
Brush twice daily with an age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste, and help or supervise until around age seven — younger children do not have the dexterity to clean effectively. Limit how often sugar is eaten rather than only how much; frequency does more damage. Avoid describing the visit in terms like "it will not hurt", which plants the idea that it might.
What it costs
| Treatment | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Fissure sealant, per tooth | ₹2,000 |
| Filling in a milk tooth | ₹2,000 – ₹4,000 |
| Pulpectomy (milk tooth root canal) | ₹5,000 – ₹6,000 |
| Stainless steel crown | ₹5,000 |
Preventive work is far cheaper than treating decay later. A sealant placed early avoids the filling, root canal and crown that decay would otherwise need. These are indicative ranges, not a quotation — your exact cost is confirmed after an examination, before anything begins.
Common questions
Do baby teeth really need filling if they fall out anyway?
Yes. Untreated decay in baby teeth causes pain and infection, can damage the developing adult tooth underneath, and losing them too early can crowd the teeth that follow.
My child is terrified of the dentist. What can you do?
We start with short, low-pressure visits to build familiarity before attempting treatment. Most children settle once the clinic feels familiar. Where that is not enough, treatment under general anaesthesia is an option we can discuss.
When should my child be assessed for braces?
Around age seven is a useful point for a first orthodontic assessment, because some bite problems are easier to guide while the jaw is still growing.
Is fluoride safe for children?
Yes, in age-appropriate amounts. Use a smear for under-threes and a pea-sized amount thereafter, and supervise so it is spat out rather than swallowed.
This page is general information and does not replace an examination. Suitability, timelines and costs are confirmed only after an in-person assessment.