Children's dentist in Beylikdüzü: first visit, preventive care and fear-free treatment
A child's first dental visit should be when the first baby tooth appears, or by their first birthday at the latest. Regular check-ups and preventive care such as fluoride varnish and fissure sealants prevent most decay in baby and adult teeth.
When should the first visit be?
The first baby tooth usually appears at around 6 months. A first visit then, or by age 1, is mainly to guide parents on feeding, bottle and dummy habits and brushing. Regular visits from an early age mean a child gets to know the dentist through routine check-ups rather than pain.
We describe how the first visit goes in your child's first dental visit.
What does preventive care involve?
| Treatment | What it does | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Fluoride varnish | Strengthens enamel and slows early decay | 2–4 times a year depending on risk |
| Fissure sealants | Seal the deep grooves on the chewing surfaces of molars | After adult molars erupt (around ages 6 and 12) |
| Regular check-ups | Catch decay while it's small | Usually every 6 months |
| Brushing guidance | Teaches the right technique and amount of fluoride | At every visit |
Baby teeth fall out anyway, so why treat them?
- Pain and infection: Untreated decay reaches the nerve, causing pain and abscesses.
- Effect on adult teeth: Infection at the root of a baby tooth can affect the adult tooth developing underneath.
- Holding space: If a baby tooth is lost early, the gap can close and the adult tooth comes in crooked. A space maintainer may be needed.
- Eating and speech: Painful teeth make chewing and some sounds harder.
How can a child's fear of the dentist be eased?
With children, we first introduce the instruments and the procedure in age-appropriate language, then show, then do (tell-show-do). Short appointments that end on a positive note make the next visit easier.
- Don't present the visit as a reward or punishment, and avoid phrases like "it won't hurt" that can create anxiety.
- Choose a time when your child isn't tired or hungry.
- Try not to pass on your own dental anxiety.
Dent32 has a colourful treatment room designed for children. As the clinic is open at weekends, appointments can be planned without missing school.
Dental emergencies in children
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| An adult tooth is knocked out | Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root; rinse briefly with water if dirty, keep it in milk and come in immediately. The first hour is critical. |
| A tooth is broken | Keep the broken piece, rinse the mouth with warm water and come in the same day. |
| Facial swelling and fever | This may be infection; see a dentist without delay. |
| A baby tooth is knocked out | Baby teeth aren't put back, but the surrounding tissues still need checking. |
See our children's dentistry page for more, and book an appointment at Dent32, our dental clinic in Beylikdüzü.
Frequently asked questions
When should children start brushing?
From the first tooth. Use a smear (rice-grain size) of fluoride toothpaste up to age 3 and a pea-sized amount from 3 to 6; parents should brush or supervise until about 7–8.
Do fissure sealants harm the tooth?
No. A sealant is a flowable material applied without drilling. It's painless and needs no anaesthetic.
Can baby teeth have root canal treatment?
Yes. When decay reaches the nerve of a baby tooth, a pulpotomy or baby-tooth root canal treatment can save it.
What if my child won't cooperate?
We first build trust with familiarisation visits. Sometimes treatment is split into several short sessions; for extensive treatment where cooperation isn't possible, we can refer for advanced sedation options.
