First visits
First dental visits, structured around familiarisation rather than treatment.
What parents are actually afraid of
How a child's first dental visit goes tends to decide how they feel about dentists for the next thirty years.
That is the real stake, and we treat it that way. Children are not small adults, and paediatric dentistry is a separate specialisation for good reason. At Adhithi Poly Clinic, children are seen by our MDS qualified specialist in paediatric and preventive dentistry — a dentist trained in how children's teeth develop and, equally, in how to manage a child who is nervous, restless or has decided in the waiting room that this is not happening today.
For a first visit, we do not rush. Often the first appointment involves no treatment at all — the child sits in the chair, sees the instruments, and learns that nothing frightening happens here. That patience is not wasted time; it is what makes every future visit possible.
And because our clinic covers every dental discipline, your family is not split across three clinics. Your child's check-up, your own filling, and your parents' denture or implant review can be arranged at the same place — often on the same visit.
For children
Dental Care for Children
Familiarisation first. Treatment only when it is actually needed, explained at the child’s pace.
Developing teeth
Routine examinations and monitoring of developing teeth.
Cleaning
Professional cleaning appropriate to a child's age.
Fluoride
Fluoride application to strengthen developing enamel, where indicated.
Sealants
Pit and fissure sealants to protect the deep grooves in newly erupted molars.
Milk tooth fillings
Fillings on milk teeth — these matter more than parents assume, as milk teeth hold space for the permanent teeth behind them.
Falls and accidents
Management of dental trauma from falls and accidents.
Bite and alignment
Early identification of alignment and bite issues, with orthodontic referral in-house where needed.
Habits
Guidance on habits such as thumb sucking and prolonged bottle use.
Home care
Diet and brushing guidance that parents can realistically apply at home.
Current dental guidance
By the first birthday
Or within six months of the first tooth appearing — whichever comes first.
When Should a Child First See a Dentist?
Current dental guidance recommends a first dental visit by around the child's first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing — whichever comes first. Most parents in Kerala wait considerably longer than this, usually until something hurts.
The purpose of an early visit is not treatment. It is to establish that the dentist is a normal, unremarkable place to go, to catch developing problems while they are still small, and to give parents practical guidance on brushing, diet and habits at the stage when it actually changes outcomes. A child who first meets a dentist while in pain learns a very different lesson.
The rest of the family
Dental Care for Adults and Older Family Members
The same visit can cover more than the child’s check-up. Specialists for gums, root canals, surgery, crowns and implants are in the same clinic.
check-ups
Routine examinations and professional cleaning.
Fillings
Fillings and restorative treatment.
Gums
Gum treatment with our periodontology and laser specialists.
Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment with our endodontic specialists.
Extractions
Extractions and wisdom tooth removal with our oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Crowns, bridges, dentures
Crowns, bridges and dentures with our prosthodontists.
Dental implants
Dental implants.
Denture care
Denture review, relining and repair for older patients.
General health
Oral health support for patients with diabetes and other systemic conditions, where dental and general health interact.
For parents
What families ask before the first visit
When to come, whether milk teeth need fillings, and what happens if your child has already decided this is not happening today.
Want a first visit that does not rush?
Dental guidance recommends a first visit by around the child's first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth erupting. The early visit is about familiarisation, prevention and parent guidance rather than treatment — and it makes every later visit considerably easier.
In most cases, yes. Milk teeth hold the space for permanent teeth developing beneath them, and an untreated cavity can progress to infection, pain and premature loss of the tooth — which in turn can cause the permanent tooth to erupt out of position. Whether treatment is needed depends on the child's age and the tooth involved, and will be assessed individually.
Children at Adhithi Poly Clinic are seen by an MDS qualified paediatric and preventive dentistry specialist trained specifically in managing anxious children. For a frightened child, the first appointment is often entirely without treatment — the child simply sits in the chair and becomes familiar with the environment. We work at the child's pace rather than forcing a procedure through, because a forced first visit creates a lifelong avoidance we then spend years undoing.
Yes. Because our clinic has specialists across every dental discipline in-house, appointments for several family members can usually be arranged together. Call 9747773866 to coordinate the timing.
Adhithi Poly Clinic is open from 7:45 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. Doctor consultations are from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday to Saturday and from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. Early morning, evening and Sunday appointments are specifically intended for working parents and school going children.
A routine examination every six months suits most patients, though your dentist may recommend a different interval based on your individual risk — for example, patients with a history of gum disease or high decay risk may benefit from more frequent review.
Open early, late, and Sunday
Call9747773866
A first visit that does not rush.
Bring your child to meet the paediatric specialist before anything hurts. If the rest of the family needs care the same day, call 9747773866 and the clinic will try to arrange it together.