Pediatric Dentist in Dubai

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child's first dental visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth erupting, whichever comes first. Early visits allow the dentist to check tooth development, advise parents on diet and hygiene, and identify any issues early. Starting dental visits early also helps children become comfortable with the dentist before any treatment is needed.

Most children benefit from dental checkups every six months. However, children with a higher risk of tooth decay — due to diet, hygiene habits, or medical conditions — may need more frequent visits every three to four months. Your dentist will recommend the appropriate schedule based on your child's individual cavity risk, dental development, and oral health status.

Yes, primary (baby) teeth are very important. They hold space for permanent teeth, help children chew and speak properly, and support jaw development. If a baby tooth is lost too early due to untreated decay, neighboring teeth can drift into the gap, causing crowding and alignment problems for permanent teeth. Treating cavities in baby teeth and using space maintainers when needed protects your child's long-term dental development.

A pulpotomy is a procedure that removes the infected pulp tissue from the crown portion of a decayed primary tooth while leaving the healthy root pulp intact. It is recommended when decay has reached the pulp (nerve) of a baby tooth but the roots are still healthy and the tooth is worth saving. Pulpotomy allows the primary tooth to remain in place, maintaining space for the permanent tooth below. At DCDC, pulpotomy for primary teeth starts from AED 200.

We offer three types of pediatric crowns depending on the tooth location and clinical situation. Stainless steel crowns (SSC) are durable, cost-effective, and used for back primary molars after pulpotomy or extensive decay. Polycarbonate crowns are tooth-colored crowns used for front primary teeth to restore aesthetics. Strip crowns are another anterior aesthetic option using a composite resin filled into a clear plastic mold for a natural-looking restoration. Pediatric crowns at DCDC start from AED 500 per tooth. Your dentist will recommend the most appropriate type based on which tooth is being treated.

Fissure sealants are thin protective coatings applied to the deep grooves (fissures) of back teeth — particularly the first and second permanent molars. These grooves are difficult to clean with a toothbrush and are the most common sites for cavities in children. Sealants seal the grooves, preventing bacteria and food particles from accumulating. The application is quick, painless, and does not require drilling. Sealants are recommended for most children once their permanent molars erupt, typically around ages 6 and 12.

A preventive resin restoration (PRR) is a conservative treatment that combines a small composite filling to address a minimal cavity with a sealant over the surrounding groove. It is used when a fissure has very early decay that is too small to leave untreated but small enough to be treated without significant drilling. PRR preserves as much healthy tooth structure as possible while sealing the entire groove system to prevent further decay. It is an ideal option for children with early-stage cavities in permanent molars.

A space maintainer is a dental appliance placed in a child's mouth after a primary tooth is lost prematurely — due to decay or trauma — before the permanent tooth is ready to erupt. Without a space maintainer, neighboring teeth can drift into the gap, blocking the permanent tooth and causing crowding and misalignment. Space maintainers hold the space open until the permanent tooth erupts naturally. There are fixed and removable types; your dentist will recommend the appropriate option based on your child's age and the teeth involved.