A Fear-Free, Playful Experience
We introduce your child without frightening them, using the language of games and stories. The dentist's chair becomes not a difficult place, but a pleasant experience to be explored.
A FEAR-FREE, PLAYFUL APPROACH
Paediatric Dentistry
Preventive Dental Care for Children
Provided at our clinic in Altunizade, Üsküdar (Istanbul).
IN SHORT
Paediatric dentistry (pedodontics) is the field that follows children's oral and dental health from the primary-teeth period onward with fluoride, fissure sealants and regular check-ups.
Overview
What Is Paediatric Dentistry?
Paediatric dentistry (pedodontics) is a special field concerned with the oral and dental health of children from infancy through adolescence. It covers a wide range, from the care of primary teeth to the healthy eruption of permanent teeth, and from preventive applications to diet and brushing habits.
At Altes Dental Clinic, our priority is to help your child grow fond of the dentist. We proceed with a patient, non-frightening manner that understands children's pace and feelings. We build trust before treatment; we make each step understandable by turning it into a game.
This positive relationship established at an early age lays the foundation for healthy habits that will continue in later years. With regular check-ups and preventive applications, issues are monitored before they even appear; and when needed, treatment is completed as gently as possible.
BENEFITS
What Paediatric Dentistry offers
Preventive Applications
We strengthen the teeth against decay with preventive methods such as fluoride application and fissure sealants. This way the need for treatment is minimised.
Early Diagnosis, Easier Treatment
With regular check-ups we catch decay and alignment issues while they are still at an early stage. Issues noticed early can be addressed with fewer procedures.
Building Healthy Habits
We teach your child correct brushing, flossing and dietary habits in a fun manner. These habits contribute to protecting dental health in later years.
Preserving Primary Teeth
Primary teeth are important for the correct eruption of permanent teeth and for your child's nutrition. We follow them carefully to avoid losing them prematurely.
Guidance for the Family
We provide parents with clear, applicable recommendations on home care, nutrition and brushing. You become your child's greatest supporter in dental health.
Process
How Does the Paediatric Dentistry Process Work?
01
Introduction and Trust
We begin with a playful and patient introduction with your child. We build an atmosphere of trust by explaining the chair, the instruments and the process at their level.
02
Gentle Examination
We gently assess oral and dental health, and identify potential risks in terms of decay, gums and development early on.
03
Preventive Care
If needed, we apply preventive treatments such as fluoride and fissure sealants, and complete simple treatments as gently as possible.
04
Regular Follow-up
With check-ups at set intervals we monitor development, reinforce healthy habits and prevent issues in advance.
SUITABILITY
Is My Child Ready to Visit the Dentist?
We've gathered the questions you may have. If yours isn't here, feel free to write to us.
We recommend the first check-up after the first primary tooth erupts, by around 1 year of age at the latest. An early introduction makes it easier both to build trust and to catch potential risks in advance.
Of course. We are used to working with shy and anxious children. We first meet without pressure, build trust in a playful manner, and proceed only when your child is ready.
Primary teeth are important for the correct eruption of permanent teeth, and for chewing and speech. Because neglected primary-tooth decay can lead to pain and to problems in permanent teeth, their care is necessary.
Yes. Regular check-ups allow us to catch decay and alignment issues before they even become visible. With preventive applications, we can prevent issues before they arise.
We follow tooth and jaw development from an early age. When needed, we determine the right time and guide you with a suitable plan for an orthodontic assessment.
Every child's needs are different. By getting to know your child, we follow a patient and gentle path suited to their pace and sensitivities.
It is important to us that your child feels safe. You can be with them and support them during much of the process.
FEES
How are fees determined?
The treatment fee is determined after a clinical examination. Before a definite price is given, an intraoral examination and, where necessary, an X-ray assessment are carried out.
Main factors affecting the fee for Paediatric Dentistry:
- The procedure to be applied (filling, fluoride, fissure sealant, space maintainer, etc.)
- The number of teeth to be treated
- Preventive applications according to the child's needs
For this reason no fixed price list is published; a fee specific to you is explained during the examination.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend the first check-up after the first tooth erupts, by around 1 year of age at the latest. This both establishes a trusting relationship early and allows us to start preventive care in good time.
Yes. Applied under dentist supervision at a dose suited to your child's age and needs, fluoride safely strengthens the teeth against decay.
A fissure sealant is a protective coating applied to the deep grooves on the chewing surface of the back teeth. By preventing food and bacteria from accumulating in these areas, it noticeably reduces the risk of decay.
Yes. Primary-tooth decay can lead to pain, difficulty eating and problems in permanent teeth. With early treatment we address these gently and quickly.
We first build trust with a playful, patient and non-frightening approach. Without forcing your child, we move on to treatment by explaining each step and proceeding at their pace.
During the examination we show your child correct brushing in a fun manner, and give you clear recommendations you can apply at home. Regular repetition makes the habit lasting.
We usually recommend a check-up every 6 months. We determine this interval together according to your child's decay risk and development.
RELATED
Related treatments
Milk Tooth Filling
Cleaning the decayed milk tooth and repairing it with a suitable filling material; this stops the decay and allows the tooth to keep functioning and to hold the space for the permanent tooth.
ViewFissure Sealant
Protecting the deep grooves and pits on the chewing surface of the back teeth against decay by sealing them with a flowable material; it is not a treatment but a preventive method.
ViewTooth Extraction in Children
The controlled removal of a milk tooth that cannot be saved, or in certain cases of a tooth; it is considered as a last option when preserving the tooth is not possible.
ViewFluoride Application
Applying a fluoride-containing varnish, gel or foam to strengthen the tooth enamel and increase its resistance to decay; it complements oral care and diet.
ViewThe content on this site is for information only and does not replace a clinical examination. The suitability, duration and scope of treatment are determined after a clinical assessment.
This content was prepared by Dt. Mevlüt Yazıcı.
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Altes Diş Kliniği
Altunizade, Üsküdar, İstanbul
- PHONE+90 533 474 43 94
- EMAIL[email protected]
- ADDRESSAlperen İş Merkezi, Valide-i Atik Mahallesi, Altunizade, Nuhkuyusu Cd D:191/B, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul
- WORKING HOURSWeekdays 10:00–19:00 · Saturday 10:00–16:00 · Sunday closed