Your child’s first dental visit in Sibiu, without fear
Baby teeth are not “just temporary”: the health of the permanent teeth that replace them depends on the health of the baby teeth. At Infinite Smile, children receive the same high-quality care as adults, plus specially designed play areas and a team that understands how little ones think and feel, so that every visit is a comfortable one.
- First visit recommended between six months and one year of age
- Play areas designed for children, for a stress-free visit
- Gentle prevention: sealants, fluoride treatments, professional brushing for children
- Children’s dental emergencies are seen as a priority
What pediatric dentistry is and why baby teeth matter
Pediatric dentistry (pedodontics) is the dental specialty dedicated to preventing and treating conditions specific to baby teeth and to the permanent teeth of adolescents, in short, dentistry for children, from the first tooth to the end of the teenage years.
At first glance, baby teeth may seem unimportant: they will fall out anyway and make room for the permanent teeth. Yet that is exactly why they need to be healthy. Baby teeth are essential for chewing and speaking and prepare the ground for the correct eruption of the permanent teeth, the integrity and health of a baby tooth safeguards the health of the permanent tooth that will take its place.
A baby tooth lost too early to untreated decay leaves a gap into which the neighbouring teeth drift, and the permanent tooth may erupt crooked or crowded. That is why starting dental care early is a critical part of your child’s overall health, not a luxury.
When your child should first see a dentist
Earlier than most parents think: a child should visit a dentist for the first time between six months and one year of age, in other words, by their first birthday, around the time the first teeth erupt.
At this age there is not much to “treat”, and that is precisely the point. The doctor makes sure your child’s mouth is healthy and the teeth are erupting correctly, and your little one learns that nothing scary happens at the dentist. Children who feel comfortable at the dentist develop a better attitude towards oral health, and grow into adults who do not put off their check-ups.
A few simple things you can do as a parent before the first visit:
- Talk about the visit with enthusiasm, not as a chore or a threat
- Avoid words like “pain”, “injection” or “it won’t hurt”, they suggest exactly the opposite
- Choose a time when your child is rested and well fed
- Do not pass on your own anxiety: little ones pick up on it immediately
- Feel free to bring their favourite toy, a familiar object is soothing
What a pediatric dentist does, and what a visit to Infinite Smile looks like
It takes a special kind of person to work with children, especially when it comes to their dental needs. Doctors who treat children are specialized in working with little ones: they make sure their mouths are healthy and their teeth are erupting correctly, and their training also includes child psychology, so they understand how their small patients think and feel.
At Infinite Smile we take great care of our youngest patients, so they pick up good oral health habits early. The clinic has special play areas designed for children, helping them feel comfortable and even enjoy their regular check-ups and cleanings.
Children receive the same high-quality dental care as adults: thorough, professional examinations every time, with particular care taken so that every visit is comfortable and trouble-free. Any immediate problem, including dental emergencies, is addressed on the spot, and the team answers all your questions so you can make well-informed decisions about your child’s health.
The most common problems and treatments in children
Aside from orthodontics, fillings and extractions are the most common dental procedures in children, because, unfortunately, decay in baby teeth remains a very widespread problem.
Cavities appear in children for several reasons: a diet rich in sweets, a water supply containing little or no fluoride, and poor oral hygiene. The enamel of baby teeth is thinner than that of permanent teeth, so a cavity advances much faster, which makes regular check-ups all the more important for children.
Treatment depends on the state of the tooth: it may require removing the damaged tissue and placing a filling, the clinic uses materials suited to baby teeth, such as glass-ionomer cement (the Ketac Molar GIC filling for children, 150 lei). More severe cases may need more extensive repairs, spread over several visits. And when a baby tooth has to go, because it is loose or beyond saving, the extraction is done gently, with fees dedicated to baby teeth.
Prevention: sealants and fluoride, the best investments
The best treatment for a cavity is the one your child never needs. Two simple, painless and quick procedures significantly reduce the risk of decay:
- Sealing, the grooves and pits on the chewing surface of the molars are covered with a flowable material that stops plaque from accumulating exactly where the toothbrush struggles to reach; there are sealants for permanent teeth (110 lei) and flow-material sealants for baby teeth (80 lei)
- Fluoride treatment, a fluoride gel applied to the teeth strengthens the enamel and makes it more resistant to acid attack by bacteria (30 lei per tooth)
- Professional brushing with fluoride for children (150 lei), a complete cleaning plus protection, in a single session that gets your little one used to regular care
What you can do at home for your child’s teeth
What happens between visits matters just as much as the visits themselves. Brushing twice a day with an age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste, supervised by you until your child can brush properly alone, is the foundation. Limit sweets and sugary drinks, and avoid bedtime bottles of milk or juice: sugar left on the teeth overnight is one of the most common causes of early childhood cavities.
And perhaps most importantly: lead by example. Children who see their parents brushing happily and going to the dentist relaxed pick up the same habits.
How your child’s first visit unfolds, step by step
The first visit is about settling in and prevention, no rushing, and no procedures that frighten.
- 1
Welcome and settling in
Your little one discovers the clinic at their own pace: the play areas specially designed for children help them relax before they even see the treatment room.
- 2
A chat with you, the parent
The doctor asks about your child’s habits, diet, brushing, pacifier use, medical history, and answers all your questions.
- 3
A gentle examination
Your child is examined thoroughly but patiently and on their own terms: the doctor checks the erupted teeth, the gums and how the teeth are developing, making sure everything erupts correctly.
- 4
Cleaning and protection, if needed
Depending on your child’s age and the condition of their teeth, the doctor may recommend professional brushing with fluoride or sealing the molars, quick and completely painless procedures.
- 5
The plan and the brushing lesson
You go home with concrete recommendations: how to brush your little one’s teeth correctly, which toothpaste to use, what to change in their diet. If there are problems to treat, you receive the plan and the costs before any procedure.
- 6
Scheduling check-ups
Regular check-ups catch cavities early, when treatment is simple, and turn your child into a relaxed patient who visits the dentist without fear.
How much children’s treatments cost
- Dental consultation
- 100 lei
- Brushing + fluoride treatment for children
- 150 lei
- Fluoride gelper tooth
- 30 lei
- Baby tooth sealant (flow)
- 80 lei
- Pit and fissure sealant
- 110 lei
- Ketac Molar self-cure GIC filling (children)
- 150 lei
- Children’s emergency treatment
- 50 lei
- Extraction of mobile baby teeth
- 100 lei
- Extraction of non-mobile baby teeth
- 150 lei
Prices as per the clinic's published price list. Your exact treatment plan and final cost are established at the consultation.
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From 80 lei (baby tooth sealant)
Frequently asked questions
At what age should I take my child to the dentist for the first time?
Between six months and one year, by their first birthday. Baby teeth are extremely important for chewing, speaking and the correct eruption of the permanent teeth, and an early first visit teaches your child that there is nothing to fear at the dentist.
Do cavities in baby teeth really need treating? They will fall out anyway.
Yes. The integrity and health of a baby tooth safeguards the health of the permanent tooth that will take its place. An untreated cavity hurts, can become infected and can lead to premature tooth loss, and then the neighbouring teeth drift and the permanent tooth risks erupting crooked.
What are sealants and how do they help?
Sealing covers the grooves and pits on the chewing surface of the molars with a flowable material that stops plaque from accumulating exactly in the areas that are hard to brush. It is a quick, painless procedure: 110 lei for permanent teeth, 80 lei for baby teeth (flow material).
Is fluoride treatment safe for children?
Yes, professionally applied fluoride gel is a standard preventive procedure: it strengthens the enamel and makes it more resistant to decay. The doctor sets a frequency suited to your child’s age and cavity risk. At the clinic, fluoride treatment costs 30 lei per tooth, and professional brushing with fluoride for children costs 150 lei.
Why do children get cavities?
For several reasons: diet (especially sweets and sugary drinks), a water supply with little or no fluoride, and poor oral hygiene. Baby tooth enamel is thinner, so cavities advance quickly, which is why regular check-ups are essential for children.
My child is afraid of the dentist. What can I do?
Choose a clinic used to working with children: Infinite Smile has specially designed play areas, and the team takes care that every visit is comfortable and trouble-free. As a parent, talk positively about the visit, avoid words like “pain” or “injection”, and do not pass on your own anxiety, children pick up on it immediately.
What do I do if my child has a dental emergency?
Call the clinic, immediate problems, including dental emergencies, are seen as a priority. Emergency treatment for children costs 50 lei, and the doctor will tell you exactly what comes next once they have seen your child.
What happens if the baby tooth does not fall out but the permanent one erupts?
This happens quite often: the permanent tooth erupts behind the baby tooth, which never becomes loose enough. The doctor assesses the situation and, if needed, gently extracts the baby tooth (100 lei if it is mobile, 150 lei if it is not), so the permanent tooth can align correctly.
How often should my child come in for a check-up?
The doctor sets the schedule based on cavity risk, but the general rule is a check-up every six months. Regular visits catch problems early, when treatment is simple and inexpensive, and maintain the good habit of visiting the dentist without fear.
Pediatric Dentistry in Sibiu, Romania
You will find the Infinite Smile clinic at Str. Dorului 11 in Sibiu, open Monday to Friday, with X-rays taken in-house. Book online or give us a call.
Infinite Smile · Str. Dorului nr. 11, Sibiu 550352 · 0369 409 116
Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 20:00 · Friday: 08:00 – 16:00
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