Child Dentistry

Paediatric Dentistry is the specialty that provides comprehensive oral health care for children from birth to adolescence. Paediatric Dentists undergo 3 years post graduate specialty training to equip them to manage the dental needs of children in relation to prevention, treatment, behavioural management and development.

Paediatric Dentists are trained to manage complex treatment, and children not easily managed by general practitioners or Oral Health Therapists.

Suraj Paediatric Dentists provide the following services for children

Fillings and extractions

Root canal treatment of primary teeth and crowns

Preventive services: sealants, flouride therapy

Orthodontics in the early mixed dentition

Management of traumatic injuries to primary teeth

Caries risk assesment

Dental treatment for children with special needs

Dental treatment for very young and apprehensive children

Infant oral health services