Pediatric Dentistry

The first visit is recommended around the time the first tooth appears, and no later than your child's first birthday. Early visits allow the dentist to check that teeth and gums are developing normally, offer guidance on brushing and diet, and help your child build a positive association with dental care from a young age.

For most children, a check-up every six months is the standard recommendation. Some children who are at higher risk of cavities or who are going through a period of rapid dental development may need to be seen more frequently. Your dentist will advise on the right schedule for your child based on their individual needs.

Yes. Modern dental X-rays use very low levels of radiation, and the exposure from a routine dental X-ray is minimal. At SameDay, appropriate precautions are taken to limit exposure, and X-rays are only taken when clinically necessary — not as a matter of routine at every visit. They are an important tool for detecting decay and monitoring jaw and tooth development that cannot be seen during a visual examination alone.

Contact the clinic as soon as possible. Common childhood dental emergencies include a knocked-out tooth, a broken tooth, severe toothache, or a tooth that has been pushed out of position. Time matters — especially with a knocked-out permanent tooth, where prompt care significantly improves the chances of saving it. SameDay is open seven days a week, so call the clinic or reach out via WhatsApp to arrange an urgent appointment.

Yes. Baby teeth hold space for the permanent teeth coming in behind them, support speech development, and allow children to eat comfortably. Decay or early loss of baby teeth can affect jaw development and the alignment of adult teeth. Treating and maintaining them properly matters.

The first visit is typically a gentle introduction rather than a full examination. The dentist will check your child's teeth and gums, look at bite development, and discuss habits such as thumb-sucking, pacifier use, and diet. It's also an opportunity for parents to ask questions and receive guidance on home care. The goal is to make the experience calm and positive.

The clinic offers fluoride treatments and fdental sealants as part of its preventive care. Fluoride strengthens enamel and helps protect against decay, while sealants are thin protective coatings applied to the back teeth — the areas most prone to cavities — to keep food and bacteria out. Both are straightforward, non-invasive, and well-suited to children.

The team is specifically trained in techniques to help anxious children feel at ease, and the clinic environment is designed with younger patients in mind. For children who need additional support, conscious sedation (laughing gas) is available — a safe, mild option that helps a child relax during treatment without putting them fully to sleep.

Interceptive orthodontic treatment — which aims to guide jaw and teeth development before problems become more complex — can begin while a child still has a mix of baby and adult teeth, often from around age 7 or 8. The clinic offers space maintainers and myofunctional therapy as part of this early intervention approach. Whether and when your child needs treatment will be assessed during a consultation.