MDS Pedodontist carefully treating a child patient at Kharadi Branch

Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry

Welcome to the master clinical directory of Pediatric Dentistry at AR 32 Signature Smiles Executive Poly Dental Care Centre (Branch 3), located in the bustling IT hub of Kharadi, Pune. Pedodontics is the specialized dental science dedicated exclusively to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years.

For working parents across Eon IT Park, World Trade Center (WTC), Barclays, and WNS, our consulting MDS Pedodontists provide a completely anxiety-free, gentle environment. We specialize in managing early childhood caries, painless pulpotomies, space maintainers, and interceptive orthodontics to ensure a perfect foundation for your child's future smile.

The Foundation of a Lifetime Smile: Why Primary Teeth Matter

A common misconception is that "baby teeth" (primary teeth) don't matter because they will eventually fall out. Clinically, this is entirely false. Primary teeth are the critical biological blueprint for your child's oral architecture. They hold the exact spatial dimensions needed for the permanent adult teeth to erupt into their correct positions.

If a child loses a primary tooth prematurely to Nursing Bottle Caries or trauma, the neighboring teeth will actively drift into the empty space. This traps the adult tooth beneath the bone, leading to severe crowding, complex orthodontic issues (braces), and altered facial development. An MDS Pedodontist specializes in preserving these teeth and tracking the crucial "mixed dentition" phase when baby and adult teeth co-exist.

Scope of Specialized Pediatric Care

Our consulting postgraduate panel delivers a gentle, multi-tiered approach designed specifically for developing jaws and anxious young minds.

1. Preventive Dental Care

  • Topical Fluoride Application: Professional-grade fluoride varnishes painted onto teeth to remineralize microscopic enamel defects and halt the formation of cavities.
  • Pit & Fissure Sealants: Protective resin coatings applied to the deep grooves of permanent molars, physically blocking food and bacteria from causing decay.

2. Restorative & Endodontic Care

  • Pulpotomy (Kids Root Canal): Removal of the infected top portion of the dental pulp in a baby tooth, preserving the healthy nerve in the roots to keep the tooth alive until it falls out naturally.
  • Pediatric Crowns: Specialized prefabricated stainless steel crowns (SSCs) or aesthetic Zirconia strip crowns to reinforce severely decayed baby teeth.

3. Behavior Management & Sedation

  • Tell-Show-Do Technique: Psychological conditioning used by specialists to eliminate dental fear by familiarizing the child with the environment before any clinical action.
  • Conscious Sedation: Safe, controlled administration of Nitrous Oxide ("Laughing Gas") to deeply relax highly anxious children or those requiring extensive, multi-tooth rehabilitation.

4. Interceptive Orthodontics

  • Space Maintainers: Custom-fitted pediatric appliances placed when a baby tooth is lost early, physically holding the gap open so the permanent tooth can erupt safely.
  • Habit Breaking Appliances: Specialized intraoral cribs used to gently stop chronic thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting habits that permanently deform jaw growth.

Advanced Pediatric Technology (2025–2026 Standards)

Children are not just miniature adults. Our Kharadi HQ utilizes pediatric-specific clinical technologies to ensure fast, painless, and completely safe treatments.

Computerized Anesthesia

Painless Delivery: Replaces the traditional "scary syringe" with a computer-controlled injection system. It delivers anesthetic drop-by-drop below the pain threshold, so children don't even realize they received a shot.

Laser Pediatric Dentistry

Tongue-Tie Release (Frenectomy): Using soft-tissue diode lasers to release restrictive tongue-ties in infants and toddlers instantly, without bleeding, scalpels, or sutures. Promotes immediate breastfeeding success.

Ultra-Low Dose Digital RVG

Radiation Safety: Pediatric-sized digital sensors that capture high-resolution diagnostic images using up to 90% less radiation than traditional dental X-ray film, ensuring absolute safety for developing bodies.

Clinical Success Ratios: Why See a Pedodontist?

Pedodontists combine clinical excellence with advanced child psychology. When treating Early Childhood Caries (ECC) or dental trauma, their specialized training prevents lifelong dental phobias.

Treatment Category Success Rate (MDS Pedodontist) Key Clinical Research Findings
Pulpotomy (using MTA/Biodentine) 96.8% Clinical trials confirm that utilizing modern bioceramic materials (MTA) during pediatric root treatments by specialists yields significantly higher long-term survival rates compared to older chemical formocresol methods.
Space Maintainer Efficacy 94% Early placement of space maintainers by specialists prevents up to 70% of future severe orthodontic malocclusions, saving parents thousands in future braces costs.
Behavioral Cooperation High Correlation Studies from the AAPD indicate children treated by pediatric specialists exhibit significantly lower dental anxiety in adulthood due to correct early psychological conditioning techniques.

Meet Our Clinical Care Directors

Dr. Avinash Bamane - Clinical Director

Dr. Avinash Bamane & Dr. Rashmi Bamane

Clinical Directors & Pediatric Care Coordinators

At AR 32 Signature Smiles, our founders Dr. Avinash and Dr. Rashmi Bamane personally oversee the diagnostic and treatment workflows for all pediatric patients. Understanding that treating children requires immense patience and safety, they coordinate directly with our visiting panel of elite MDS Pedodontists.

By centralizing pediatric care at our Kharadi HQ, busy parents working at nearby WTC and Eon IT Park have a single, trusted point of contact. From the eruption of the very first baby tooth to interceptive orthodontics for teens, our directors ensure a seamless, trauma-free dental journey for your child.

Pediatric Post-Op Care Roadmap

Children process dental procedures differently than adults. Parents must closely monitor the child using this clinical timeline to ensure rapid healing.

Hours 1–4: The Numb Phase

Lip & Cheek Biting: This is the most critical phase. Children often chew on their numb lips or tongue because it feels "funny," causing severe internal bruising. Parents must monitor them closely until the anesthesia wears off.

Diet: Strictly liquid or very soft diet (lukewarm). No hard chewing.

Days 2–7: Stainless Steel Crowns

Gum Sensitivity: The gums around a new pediatric crown may appear slightly blue or bleed mildly during brushing. This is normal healing. Use a soft-bristled brush to keep the area clean.

Avoid Stickies: Absolutely no chewing gum, sticky toffees, or hard candies that could pull off a newly cemented pediatric crown or space maintainer.

Long-Term Maintenance

Parental Assistance: Children under the age of 8 do not have the manual dexterity to brush properly. Parents must assist with night-time brushing and flossing.

Recall Visits: Pediatric patients should be seen every 6 months to monitor jaw growth and apply preventive fluoride varnishes.

Transparent Pediatric Care Packages

Completely pre-fixed, transparent value packages with zero hidden fees for our Kharadi corporate community.

Preventive Fluoride Varnish

Professional application of high-concentration fluoride varnish to remineralize early decay and protect all teeth from cavity-causing bacteria.

Rs. 1,500

Pulpotomy & Pediatric Crown

MDS Pedodontist consulting fees, removal of infected pulp (kids root canal), and placement of a protective Stainless Steel Crown (SSC).

Rs. 4,500

Custom Space Maintainer

Specialist fabrication and cementation of a custom orthodontic space maintainer to prevent permanent teeth from growing crooked.

Rs. 3,500

Clinical Guide: Understanding Pediatric Dentistry

Why fix a baby tooth if it is going to fall out anyway?

Baby teeth (primary teeth) serve as placeholders for adult teeth. If a baby tooth decays and is extracted too early, the surrounding teeth shift into the empty space. This blocks the adult tooth from coming in, leading to severe crowding and the need for extensive braces later. Furthermore, an untreated infection in a baby tooth can travel down to the jawbone and permanently damage the developing adult tooth underneath.

At what age should my child first see a Pedodontist?

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) strictly recommends that a child should visit a dentist by their first birthday or within 6 months of the eruption of their first tooth. Early visits allow the specialist to assess jaw growth, educate parents on proper infant oral hygiene, and prevent Early Childhood Caries (Nursing Bottle Caries) before they start.

How do Pedodontists handle uncooperative or anxious children?

MDS Pedodontists receive 3 years of specialized training in child psychology and behavior management. They use non-threatening language ("Tell-Show-Do"), distraction techniques, and positive reinforcement. For highly anxious children or those needing extensive surgical work, they are certified to use safe conscious sedation techniques like Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) to keep the child completely relaxed and trauma-free during the procedure.

Management of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) and Space Maintenance

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Abstract: A clinical overview establishing the critical importance of preserving primary dentition. Early interventions by MDS Pedodontists, including vital pulp therapies (pulpotomy) and the strategic use of space maintainers, significantly prevent the progression of periapical pathologies and mitigate severe orthodontic malocclusions during the mixed dentition phase. Preventive fluoridation protocols remain the cornerstone of pediatric oral health management.

Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry