General & preventive
Children's dentistryin Cape Town
Children's (paediatric) dentistry at Singh Advanced Dentistry in Gardens, Cape Town covers check-ups, cleaning, prevention and gentle treatment for babies, children and teenagers.
We take children's visits at their pace, so they grow up comfortable with the dentist.
At a glance
- Who it's for
- Babies, children and teenagers
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Is this right for me?
This may suit you if…
- Your child is due for a first visit or check-up
- You've noticed a dark spot, chip or sensitivity on a tooth
- Your child is nervous about the dentist
- You'd like advice on crowding, thumb-sucking or mouth-breathing
We go at your child's pace.
A first visit
We suggest a first visit around your child's first birthday, or when the first teeth come through. It's short and relaxed: a look at the teeth and gums, and advice on brushing, diet and teething.
- Check-ups
- Fluoride
- Fissure sealants
- Brushing advice
Prevention
Regular check-ups, gentle cleaning, fluoride and fissure sealants help protect new teeth from decay. Sealants are a thin protective coating painted onto the grooves of the back teeth.
Baby teeth hold space for the adult teeth.
Treatment when it's needed
Baby teeth hold space for the adult teeth, so decay in them is worth treating. We use tooth-coloured fillings and explain each step to your child first.
Dr Aneesa Mohamed has extensive experience treating children, including treatment under conscious sedation and general anaesthesia when it's needed.
- Crowding
- Thumb-sucking
- Mouth-breathing
- Myobrace assessment
Early orthodontic advice
If we notice crowding or habits such as thumb-sucking or mouth-breathing, we'll talk you through whether early treatment such as Myobrace, or clear aligners for older children and teens, might help.
How it works
Step by step.
- 01
Meet the dentist
A relaxed first visit so your child can get to know us.
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Check-up and cleaning
We check teeth and gums, clean gently and talk you through what we find.
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Your plan
If anything needs treatment, we explain the options and costs before we start.
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Review
Regular check-ups, usually every six months, keep small problems small.
FAQs
Questions answered.
When should my child first see a dentist?
Around their first birthday, or when the first teeth appear. Early visits are mostly about getting comfortable and preventing problems.
Do baby teeth really need fillings?
Often, yes. Baby teeth hold space for the adult teeth, and untreated decay can cause pain and infection. We'll explain the options for your child.
How can I help my child feel relaxed?
Keep it positive, avoid words like "hurt", and bring them along to a family member's check-up first if you can. We'll go at their pace.
What are fissure sealants?
A thin protective coating painted onto the grooves of the back teeth to help keep out food and bacteria. It's quick and doesn't involve drilling.
Related treatments
Teeth cleaning
Professional hygiene visits with air polishing and laser therapy to keep teeth and gums healthy.
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Fillings and tooth decay
Tooth-coloured fillings that conserve as much natural tooth as possible.
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Clear aligners
Discreet, removable aligners to straighten teeth.
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