Children’s dentistry in Lahore.

Why children’s teeth matter

Milk teeth help children eat, speak and smile with confidence, and they hold space for the adult teeth. Decay in milk teeth can cause pain, infection, poor sleep and missed school, so early care makes a real difference. Parents looking after bachon ke daant often ask us whether milk teeth are worth treating; in most cases the answer is yes.

Your child’s first dental visit

A first dental visit is recommended when the first tooth appears and by your child’s first birthday. Early visits are short and relaxed: we count the teeth, check for early signs of decay and give you tips on brushing, feeding and teething. Letting a child get used to the clinic before anything needs treating makes later visits much easier.

Dental treatments for children

• Check-ups and cleaning to spot problems early.
• Fluoride varnish to strengthen enamel and help prevent decay.
• Fissure sealants, a protective coating on the grooves of back teeth.
• Tooth-coloured fillings for cavities.
• Treatment for injuries, such as chipped or knocked teeth.
• Orthodontic checks around the age of seven. See braces and orthodontics.

Helping your child feel comfortable

We explain each step in simple words, go at your child’s pace and keep visits short. At home, talk about the dentist positively and avoid words like “hurt” or “injection”. Bringing a favourite toy helps too. Parents are welcome to stay with their child throughout the appointment. Afternoon and evening appointments up to 8:00 pm mean visits do not have to clash with school.

Healthy habits at home

• Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste: a smear for under-threes, a pea-sized amount after that.
• Help with brushing until around age seven or eight.
• Limit sweets, juice and fizzy drinks, especially between meals and at bedtime.
• Avoid putting a baby to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice.

Diet, sweets and snacking

How often children have sugar matters more than how much. Sweet snacks and drinks spread through the day keep teeth under constant acid attack. Keeping sweets to mealtimes, offering water or milk between meals, and choosing fruit, cheese or plain biscuits as snacks all help protect young teeth.

Dental emergencies in children

If a child knocks out or breaks a tooth, or has toothache with swelling, call the clinic straight away. A knocked-out adult tooth should be picked up by the crown (not the root), kept in milk, and brought to a dentist as quickly as possible. Knocked-out milk teeth are not put back, but the child should still be seen.

Why patients choose Lá Dental Aésthetique

• Care for every age. Children, parents and grandparents can be seen at the same clinic.
• A clear plan first. You hear the options, the number of visits and the cost before treatment begins.
• Strict sterilisation. Instruments are sterilised and surfaces disinfected between every patient.
• On Jail Road, Shadman. Open Monday to Saturday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, so appointments fit around work and school.
• After-school appointments until 8:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.