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Kids Dentist in Indore at Dental Planet

Dental Planet provides gentle dental care for babies, children and teenagers in Indore. Our pediatric and preventive dentistry is led by Dr. Khushboo Barjatya Vatsal (MDS), who focuses on helping children feel comfortable from their very first visit.

From a first check-up to cavity prevention and dental emergencies, this page explains how we care for children. See all our dental services in Indore or book an appointment.

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Pediatric Dentistry at Dental Planet

Pediatric and preventive dentistry at Dental Planet is led by Dr. Khushboo Barjatya Vatsal (MDS), who completed her MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry in 2011. She is a life member of the Indian Society of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry and the South Asian Society of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, and a Professor at Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry. You can read more on her profile page.

Her approach is gentle care that helps children feel comfortable from their very first visit, alongside the wider team led with Dr. Ankur Vatsal (MDS). Our clinic in Indore has served families since 2012.

When Should My Child First See a Dentist?

Dentists generally recommend a first visit by your child's first birthday, or soon after the first tooth appears. An early visit is short and gentle. It lets the dentist check how the teeth and jaws are developing, talk to you about feeding, brushing and habits, and help your child get used to the clinic before any problem arises.

Common Dental Problems in Children

✓Tooth decay in baby teeth, often linked to sugary snacks and drinks, or to a bottle or sweet drink at bedtime
✓Gum inflammation from plaque that has not been cleaned away
✓Thumb-sucking or prolonged pacifier use that can affect how the teeth and jaws develop
✓Chipped, cracked or knocked-out teeth after a fall or an accident
✓Crowding or a bite that looks uneven, where your dentist can advise whether a specialist opinion is needed
✓Teething discomfort and delayed or early loss of baby teeth

Preventive Dental Care for Children

Prevention is the heart of pediatric dentistry, and most of it happens at home.

✓Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste in an amount suited to your child's age
✓Supervise or help with brushing until your child can do it well on their own, usually around the age of eight
✓Limit sugary snacks and drinks, and keep them to mealtimes rather than all day
✓Encourage water between meals, and avoid putting a child to bed with a bottle of milk or a sweet drink
✓Book regular dental check-ups so that problems are found early. Your dentist may also recommend preventive treatments such as fluoride or fissure sealants where they are suitable

What to Expect at Your Child's First Visit

A friendly introduction: the dentist and your child get to know each other, and your child can look around the clinic.
A gentle check: the dentist looks at your child's teeth, gums and bite, and takes X-rays only when they are needed.
Cleaning if needed: plaque is removed and you see how brushing is done.
Advice for parents: tips on brushing, diet, fluoride and habits such as thumb-sucking.
A plan: a simple plan for follow-up visits and any treatment your child needs.

Dental Emergencies in Children

Stay calm, and call the clinic as soon as possible.

✓Knocked-out permanent tooth: pick it up by the crown, rinse gently, place it back in the socket or keep it in milk, and see a dentist immediately
✓Knocked-out baby tooth: do not push it back in, and see a dentist promptly
✓Chipped or broken tooth: rinse the mouth, keep any fragment, and see a dentist
✓Toothache or facial swelling: book an urgent visit, because these can signal infection
✓Call +91 93016 65066 for advice, and see our general dental care in Indore for routine care

Why Choose Dental Planet for Your Child's Dental Care

Children need a dentist who is patient, explains things simply and focuses on prevention. At Dental Planet, Dr. Khushboo Barjatya Vatsal (MDS) and Dr. Ankur Vatsal (MDS) plan care around your child, and explain the options to you before treatment begins. Read more about our clinic and team, or see our full range of dental services in Indore.

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Kids Dentist in Indore: Your Questions Answered

A pediatric dentist has completed postgraduate training focused on the teeth, gums and jaws of children, along with child development and ways of guiding a child's behaviour in the dental chair. Dr. Khushboo Barjatya Vatsal holds an MDS in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry.

Yes. Baby teeth help your child chew, speak clearly and keep space for the adult teeth. Decay in a baby tooth can cause pain and infection, and losing a tooth too early can crowd the adult teeth, so cavities in baby teeth should be treated. Read about root canal treatment, which can also be needed for baby teeth.

Keep it short, simple and positive. Explain that the dentist will count and check the teeth, and avoid words such as pain, needle or hurt, or using the dentist as a threat. Choose a time when your child is rested and fed, and stay calm yourself, because children pick up on a parent's worries.

Most children benefit from a check-up about every six months. Children who get cavities easily, or who have special dental needs, may be advised to come more often. Your dentist will recommend the right gap for your child.

Start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears. Under the age of three, use a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste, and from three to six years a pea-sized amount, and help your child spit rather than swallow. Ask your dentist about the fluoride strength that suits your child.

If it is a baby tooth, do not put it back, and see a dentist promptly. If it is a permanent tooth, pick it up by the crown, not the root, rinse it gently without scrubbing and, if possible, place it back in the socket or keep it in milk, then see a dentist immediately, ideally within an hour. Call +91 93016 65066 for urgent advice.