Pediatric Dentist in Sector 51, Gurgaon
A child who has had one bad dental visit can carry that fear for years, which is the strongest reason to see a pediatric dentist in Sector 51, Gurgaon instead of a general dentist. At Artistree Dental and Cosmetic Clinic, children are seen by Dr Radhika Gupta, who holds an MDS in Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry from CMC Ludhiana and is certified in nitrous oxide sedation. Her training is in growing mouths and in the way children behave in a dental chair.
When to come in for the first time
The usual guidance is by the first birthday, or within about six months of the first tooth. An early visit is mostly a conversation and a quick look. It also means your child's first memory of a dentist is an easy one, and not an emergency with a swollen cheek.
Milk teeth still matter
Parents are often told that decay in milk teeth is unimportant because they fall out anyway. In fact, those teeth hold the space for adult teeth and let your child chew and speak properly, and an infection in one can hurt badly. Back milk teeth can stay in place for years, so they are usually worth treating.
What Dr Radhika treats
- Prevention: fluoride application and pit and fissure sealants on newly erupted molars.
- Fillings and crowns: children's fillings, and stainless steel crowns for badly broken-down back teeth.
- Nerve treatment: pulpotomy and pulpectomy, the milk-tooth versions of a root canal.
- Space maintainers: to hold the gap when a milk tooth is lost early.
- Habits: appliances to help a child stop thumb sucking or similar long-running habits.
- Extractions and injuries: a child with a chipped or knocked tooth should be brought in promptly.
For a nervous child
Most children manage well when they are given time and told what is going to happen. For those who cannot, nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is an option. Your child breathes it through a small nose piece, stays awake, and relaxes. Dr Radhika will talk through whether it suits your child.
How you can help on the day
Keep your words simple and calm, and avoid promises such as "it will not hurt". Do not use the dentist as a threat at home. Choose a time of day when your child is usually rested and fed. Morning appointments often go best for small children, and the clinic also has Sunday hours from 10:30am to 4pm.
To book a visit with Dr Radhika at Mayfield Garden, call +91 92053 01454 or send a WhatsApp message, and mention your child's age.
Questions before you book?
Artistree Dental and Cosmetic Clinic · Shop No 2, B Block Market, Mayfield Garden, Sector 51
Frequently asked questions
At what age should my child first see a dentist?
By the first birthday, or within about six months of the first tooth appearing.
Is laughing gas safe for children?
Nitrous oxide is widely used in children's dentistry and wears off soon after it stops. Dr Radhika is certified in it and will check whether it suits your child.
Do sealants really work?
Sealants protect the deep grooves of back teeth, where decay often starts. They suit newly erupted molars best, and they do not replace brushing.
Can a parent stay in the room?
Ask when you book. Younger children often do better with a parent close by, and the doctor will guide you on the day.