The question we get asked the most from parents that have kids with special needs is, “Can my child undergo orthodontic treatment?” The answer varies based on the many factors involved. However, the answer is usually, “yes” for the most part. The passage of childhood can be tricky and challenging for children with special needs. […]
Category: Children’s Dentistry
Dr. Anila Virani, one of our Specialist Pediatric Dentists in Dubai, was invited to do a dental presentation for the students at Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba. The students were gathered together in one group. Dr. Anila presented the kids with a 45 minute oral health talk and discussed the importance of good oral hygiene […]
Dr. Joy Antony, our Managing Director and Specialist Orthodontist, welcomed the junior racers at the Spinneys Dubai 92 Junior Rides event at Dubai Autodrome. The participants consisted of kids between the ages of 6 to 15 years. Dr. Joy raised and waved the race flag in honor of commencing the cycling challenge. The races were […]
Myobrace is an orthodontic treatment approach to correct disharmonious oral muscle function and thereby prevent or correct developing mal alignments of teeth and jaws in young children. 3 out of every 4 children have crowded teeth and incorrectly developing jaws. These problems are evident from as early as 4 years of age. Abnormal muscular pressures […]
The revolutionary new computer controlled local anesthesia injections system that conquers fear, pain and anxiety. For many of you who are scared of needles and the associated pain, the Wand is the latest computerized controlled anesthetic delivery system in dentistry. Advances in technology are significantly enhancing patient comfort both during and after dental treatment. One […]
This dental center is a fully fledged Pediatric and Orthodontic Specialty Center, providing comprehensive Pediatric and Orthodontic treatment using the latest technologies. “Live life smiling!” This is the motto that I passionately believe in. The reason for starting a Pediatric and Orthodontic Center is to treat children, teens and adults within one facility offering them […]
It is important to protect children’s teeth and teach them the importance of good dental hygiene. Neglecting children’s first set of teeth can affect the development and health of their permanent teeth. The top five ways to protect your children’s teeth are: Care don’t share It is important that parents do not share utensils such as knives […]
You may have noticed that some children have misaligned milk teeth and parents often wonder whether their child should visit an Orthodontist. When some children close their mouth their top teeth sit behind their bottom rather than the other way around. If an upper single tooth or teeth are biting behind the lower teeth, the condition is […]
Normal breathing is always done through the nose. Each nostril functions to filter, warm, moisturize and dehumidify the air. Mouth breathing by children is normally due to a nasal obstruction or congestion that prevents them from taking in sufficient air through the nose. Chronic allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps are some of the common causes for nasal obstruction. However, in […]
Dr. Namrata M., our Specialist Pediatric dentist at our BurJuman branch explains that parents must not only prepare the child, but rehearse what will happen during their dental visit. At what age should my child visit a dentist? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends “First visit by first birthday!” The purpose of the age 1 dental visit […]
