Pediatric dentistry

Early dental check-ups are very important in early childhood. If you have completed a prenatal education programme for expectant and planning mothers, the first visit may be scheduled around the child’s first year of age. If not, we recommend that the first consultation takes place as soon as the first tooth erupts, or around six months of age.

During this visit, we will introduce you to proper techniques for cleaning children’s teeth, the selection of an appropriate toothbrush and toothpaste, and their gradual introduction. Diet, as well as breastfeeding and feeding habits, play a crucial role in the proper development of primary teeth and are also important in the prevention of certain orthodontic malocclusions.

Treatment at this age is rarely required. The most common condition is oral thrush, a type of fungal infection typical of early childhood, which is easily preventable. With the eruption of the first primary teeth, the risk of early childhood caries increases. In its initial stages, this process is fully reversible, and management overlaps entirely with preventive measures.

In cases of severe carious involvement, invasive treatment may become necessary. However, this should ideally be avoided through timely prevention, as such procedures may be stressful for the child and can create a negative association with the dental environment.

The child’s first dental visits should take place before any need for treatment arises. These visits are conducted playfully, allowing the child to gradually become familiar with the dental chair, the specific smells, and the instruments used in the dental clinic.

The first appointment may consist solely of a conversation with the parents, during which the child is simply present, receives attention, and calmly sits in the dental chair. At a subsequent visit, we may clean the child’s teeth using flavoured toothpaste and instruments similar to those used in caries treatment, but without strong noise or any risk of pain.

In this way, a stable and positive association with the dental clinic is established, and dental visits are perceived as a normal part of life rather than something associated only with pain or problems.

Early childhood caries is a condition with potentially destructive consequences for the developing child. There is a risk of damage to the permanent teeth, the development of future orthodontic problems, as well as a negative impact on the child’s self-esteem. At this age, children are still forming their understanding of the world, which is why they often find it difficult to remain calm in the dental chair. This makes treatment more challenging and its outcomes less predictable. All of this, however, can be prevented through proper and timely preventive measures.

Our goal is to gradually introduce all necessary oral hygiene tools, such as dental floss, toothpastes, remineralising agents, and additional preventive products, in a way that is safe, effective, and sustainable over time.

In addition to early childhood caries, there is also a risk of dental fluorosis during this period. Prevention in such cases is complex and should be supervised by a dental professional to ensure an optimal balance of mineral intake while minimising the risk of fluorosis.

At this age, treatment is best avoided through strict preventive care. However, there are situations in which this is not possible—congenital tooth defects, trauma, and associated conditions are just some of the cases where prevention alone may not be sufficient.

Our goal when treating primary teeth is to apply a minimally invasive and child-friendly approach. In this way, stress is reduced and a positive attitude toward dental care is preserved.

The main priority is for treatment to be fast, well-organised, and effective. Our team is trained to minimise unnecessary time in the dental chair, thereby reducing the duration of the procedure and the child’s discomfort.

During this age, prevention continues the habits established in early childhood.
During the eruption of permanent teeth, regular monitoring by a dental professional is essential. Early detection of orthodontic irregularities or interproximal caries allows timely treatment before the permanent dentition is fully established.

With regular dental visits, the child’s teeth are professionally cleaned and polished using specialised instruments.
This allows access even to hard-to-reach surfaces.

Early orthodontic assessment during this period allows timely guidance of the growth and development of the dentoalveolar system in an optimal direction. This significantly reduces the likelihood of more complex and costly treatment later in life.

At the same time, systematic control of gingival health is established, as the eruption of permanent teeth is often associated with local inflammatory responses that require monitoring and timely intervention.

When necessary, caries treatment is performed, with an emphasis on non-invasive and minimally invasive approaches. The aim is to manage the carious process at an early stage and promote remineralisation of dental tissues, thereby avoiding the need for a conventional filling.

The risk of caries remains high, as newly erupted teeth are not yet fully mineralised. However, at this age the focus gradually shifts towards gingival health. The gums are strongly influenced by the hormonal changes characteristic of this period, and significant functional changes also occur as the permanent teeth come into full occlusal contact.

Prevention should be regular and combined—both professional and at-home care—to ensure a smooth transition from the developing dentition to a mature oral condition.

Non-invasive and minimally invasive treatment methods remain the priority. During this period, active management and treatment of inflammatory gingival diseases is initiated, along with strict monitoring of oral hygiene and proper toothbrushing techniques.

Alongside standard care, this stage also involves planning more complex rehabilitations, carried out by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including an orthodontist, prosthodontist, and oral surgeon. The aim is to correct both congenital and acquired conditions, such as hypodontia (reduced number of teeth), as well as the consequences of trauma, to achieve a stable functional and aesthetic outcome.