Children (pediatric) dentistry
At Maadi Dental Center, we provide our little patients with a ‘’children- friendly atmosphere’’ to maintain a bright and healthy smile on their lips.
Traditional Dentistry for children is a part of our every day’s practice at the highest level of perfection and consideration. Now We can also provide your children with complete dental care with less pain using the new WATERLASE® Laser technology, as modern scientific evidence says that oral health affects the child’s overall health.
Our team possesses excellent knowledge and experience that enable them to gain your child’s trust and dental acceptability with all the passion, patience and tolerance that can be. In extremely resistant kids, the option of General Anesthesia under the right medical precautions can be considered and discussed.
We try to make our little patients stress-free, as they will be able to listen to their favorite music or watch attractive cartoons while providing them with the highest level of pain free treatment.
In addition, we perform regular teeth checkups for your child to guarantee excellent oral health. Early enhancement and promotion of oral hygiene habits is a goal that we never miss. The employment of teeth fluoridation as well as pit and fissure sealants, and oral hygiene motivation is part of our routine Pediatric Dental Services. A nice small gift will always be awaiting your child at the end of each dental visit. Accompanying brothers or sisters at the visit will get the same privilege as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should we take our children for routine dental checkups?
Half annual visits will usually get best results
By which time should my child start to visit a dentist?
The first visit should start from 2 or 3 years old, to follow up teeth developments and to discover early any dental problems.
How can I prevent my child from thumb sucking?
You can prevent thumb sucking in different ways:
- Bandaging the thumb or putting a sock on his hand(s) at night.
- Always try to relax your child. Sometimes children suck their thumb when they are afraid or annoyed.
- Praise your child and encourage him for not sucking his thumbs.
Dose mouth guards prevent my child to talk, breathe well while wearing them ?
Absolutely not. He can do whatever he wants, as the fitted mouth guards stay in their places without moving.
How can I guard my child 's teeth, while practicing sports or any other activities?
You can protect them with a mouth guard or mouth protector to prevent broken teeth, and lips injuries.
Which time would you recommend the best to make braces for my child?
Early ages are the best ages for the orthodontist (braces). It starts from 2 to 6 years old, as it will reduce their need for high braces treatments.
What is the importance of the primary teeth?
The child’s primary teeth are very important, as neglecting them and their cavities may lead to
- Problems in permanent teeth development.
- Problems in chewing and eating
- Problems in the development of jaw and bones.
- Problems in normal speech development.