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Pedodontics

We follow children’s oral and dental health from infancy through adolescence, taking their development, emotions, and families into account together.

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Pedodontics (Pediatric Dentistry)

In our clinical practice, pedodontics is our specialty that follows the healthy development of primary and young permanent teeth in children aged 0-13 from birth and includes preventive and therapeutic dental applications. Oral and dental health in early childhood forms the foundation of the jaw and tooth anatomy that will develop later in life.

Our aim is to prevent the development of fear of dentists (dental phobia) in children, establish a positive communication and trust environment in our clinic, and at the same time put the principles of preventive dentistry into practice by instilling proper oral hygiene habits.

In Which Clinical Conditions Do We Apply It?

  • In restorative treatments of primary and young permanent tooth decay (fillings, pulpotomy, pediatric root canal treatment),

  • In "space maintainer" (fixed/removable) applications for early loss of primary teeth, in order to prevent adjacent teeth from drifting into the space and the permanent tooth coming from underneath from remaining impacted,

  • In professional "topical fluoride" applications to strengthen enamel structure and increase resistance to decay,

  • In preventive "fissure sealant" treatments that prevent food accumulation by sealing the deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of molars,

  • In the emergency clinical management of tooth fractures, displacements, or tooth loss resulting from trauma such as falls or impacts.

What Are the Clinical Advantages?

  • Natural Guidance and Development Monitoring: Primary teeth are natural guides for the permanent teeth beneath them. Primary teeth that are not lost prematurely help prevent complex orthodontic anomalies that may develop later on.

  • Pedagogical Approach: With behavior guidance techniques and clinical approaches suited to child psychology, treatments are completed comfortably and without stress.

  • Preventive Focus: Thanks to preventive protocols applied before cavities develop, children’s oral health is biologically protected from the very beginning.

The success of pedodontic treatments depends directly on periodic clinical check-ups starting at an early age (every 6 months), the family’s participation in home hygiene monitoring, and the healthy communication bond between the dentist and the child.

Frequently asked questions

We recommend the first check-up when the first primary tooth erupts or by age 1 at the latest. This early visit is often just an introduction and a care conversation for you.

For most children, a check-up every 6 months is sufficient. For children at higher risk of cavities, we may shorten this interval.

Pedodontists receive specialty training in pediatric dentistry after their dental education. Child development, behavior guidance, and primary tooth treatments are the focus of this training.

We only take X-rays when necessary and with digital systems, at a very low dose. A protective apron is used during the scan.

First, we can schedule only an introductory visit so they can get to know the clinic and us. Speaking positively about the dentist at home and not reflecting your own anxiety is also very helpful. If needed, we can discuss sedation options together.

Pedodontists generally care for children from infancy through adolescence, approximately up to age 14. After that, follow-up can continue with a general dentist or the relevant specialists; we plan that transition together.

The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not replace an examination. Please talk to your dentist for advice specific to your child.