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Pediatric dentistry
The First Meeting with the Dentist
Child healthcare starts with a visit within the first year. Early consultation helps prevent "pacifier syndrome" and harmful habits like thumb sucking.
Preparation and the First Visit: Tell your child about the upcoming adventure using fun words. The first visit is short, aimed at earning trust through play and ensuring the teeth are developing properly.
Hygiene Lessons: We teach young patients how to clean their teeth and may perform gentle plaque removal or fluoridation to strengthen enamel.
Parents’ Guide for Home Care: Clean gums with moist gauze before teeth erupt. Once teeth appear, use a small, soft brush. Avoid letting children fall asleep with bottles of milk or juice to protect enamel from sugars.
Fluoride and Eruption: Control the amount of paste (pea-sized) and ensure the child spits it out. To relieve discomfort from an eruption, gently massage the gum or use chilled rubber chew toys.
Thumb Sucking: If this habit continues after age 5, it can lead to orthodontic deformities. Approach the child with patience and encouragement, and consult an orthodontist if you notice changes in tooth position.
Make an appointment for your child's first examination.
A guide for parents: Caring for little smiles at home
The health of permanent teeth begins with the creation of proper habits at an early age. Here's how to make oral hygiene a pleasant part of your child's daily life:
Golden rules for daily hygiene
1. Gentle care from day one: Before the first teeth erupt, carefully clean the gums with clean, moist gauze.
2. The first brush: As soon as the first tooth appears, start using a small brush with soft bristles and a minimal amount of suitable paste.
3. Goodbye to „falling asleep with a pacifier“: Avoid falling asleep with a bottle of milk or juice. Consuming sugars at night is a major risk to enamel health.
4. The power of example: Children learn by imitation. Show them how important (and fun!) it is to brush your teeth together twice a day.
Attention to fluorides
When the child starts brushing his teeth on his own, it is important to control the amount of paste –it should not be larger than a pea.
• Important skill: Make sure the child has learned to spit out the foam. Regular use of fluoride paste can lead to fluorosis, which can affect the aesthetics of permanent teeth.
• Individual admission: The need for additional fluoride depends on its content in drinking water. We recommend consulting our specialist before introducing additional supplements.
Tooth eruption: How to relieve discomfort?
Primary (milk) teeth typically begin to emerge around six months of age, eventually giving way to permanent teeth around age six.
This natural growth process can sometimes be accompanied by symptoms such as restless sleep, mild fever, or increased salivation (drooling).
To help soothe your child’s discomfort, you may gently massage the gums with a clean finger.
Providing specialized chilled rubber teething toys can offer significant relief to inflamed gums.
During active eruption periods, choose softer foods that are easier for the child to consume without irritation.
Always consult with your pediatrician or our clinic if you notice unusual swelling, high fever, or any signs of a potential infection.