Pediatric Dentist in Sector 9, Gurgaon

Neo Smile Dental Clinic · Gurugram

Parents looking for a pediatric dentist in Sector 9, Gurgaon usually want two things: a doctor who knows children's teeth, and a child who is willing to come back. At Neo Smile Dental Clinic in Sector 9A, children's care is led by Dr Arun Khatkar (BDS, MDS), a pedodontist, and the treatment rooms are decorated with bright superhero and cartoon walls so that the place feels less like a clinic.

When to start

Bring your child by their first birthday, or when the first tooth appears. That early visit is mostly a chat and a quick look, often with the baby sitting on your lap. It lets the dentist catch early problems and gives you advice on feeding, brushing and teething. It also means your child's first memory of a dentist is a calm one and not a toothache.

Why milk teeth deserve treatment

It is tempting to think a decayed baby tooth does not matter because it will fall out anyway. In reality, those teeth hold space for the adult teeth, help with chewing and speech, and can pass infection to the developing tooth beneath them. Some back milk teeth stay in place until around age ten to twelve, so a neglected cavity can cause years of trouble.

What the clinic does for children

• Prevention: check-ups, fluoride treatment and pit and fissure sealants for back teeth
• Fillings for cavities caught in time
• Pulpotomy and pulpectomy, the child's version of root canal care, followed by a stainless steel crown when needed
• Extractions when a tooth cannot be saved, and space maintainers so that the gap stays open for the adult tooth
• Habit-breaking appliances for habits like thumb sucking that are affecting the teeth
• Early orthodontic checks, with Dr Puneet Chaudhary available if braces are needed later

Helping a nervous child

Children take their cues from you. Talk about the visit simply and cheerfully, and avoid words like "hurt" or promises like "it won't pain". Book a time of day when your child is rested and fed. The dentist explains each step in words a child understands and takes things gradually, and a short, easy first appointment is often enough to build trust.

Habits at home that make the biggest difference

Brush twice a day and help your child until they can do a thorough job on their own. Do not put a baby to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice, and keep sweets to mealtimes, not throughout the day.

Bringing your child in

The clinic is open all seven days, so a school-day visit is not your only choice. Tell us your child's age and any worries when you call 079 4822 1586 or WhatsApp 87964 30314.