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Available At: Motherhood Hospitals – Banashankari, Kharadi

What Is Paediatric Dentistry?

Paediatric dentistry is a dental specialty that focuses on the oral health of infants, children, and adolescents. From teething troubles and early cavities to braces and gum care, Paediatric dentists are trained to provide comprehensive care tailored to children’s unique dental needs.

Common Dental Issues in Children​

Early dental care is key to lifelong oral health. At Motherhood, we help manage and prevent:

  • Tooth Decay & Cavities – The most common dental issue among children. If untreated, it can lead to infection and pain.
  • Teething Problems – Discomfort, fever, and irritability due to erupting teeth.
  • Dental Trauma – Chipped or knocked-out teeth due to falls or injuries.
  • Malocclusion – Misaligned teeth or jaws that can impact chewing, speech, and appearance.
  • Tongue-Tie & Lip-Tie – Conditions that may affect feeding or speech and may require a simple corrective procedure.
  • Gum Diseases – Inflammation and bleeding gums due to poor hygiene.
  • Early Orthodontic Assessment – To detect and address potential alignment issues early.

Signs Your Child Needs a Dentist

Parents should be alert to these signs which may indicate dental problems:

  • Toothache or visible decay
  • Bleeding or swollen gums
  • Difficulty chewing or biting
  • Persistent bad breath
  • Delayed eruption of teeth
  • Discoloration or spots on teeth
  • Irregular alignment or crowding

Early dental visits prevent more serious issues later. A visit by age one is recommended.

Paediatric Dental Care at Motherhood Hospitals

Our Paediatric dental units are designed to make children feel safe and welcome. We offer:

  • Gentle and fun-first dental care for toddlers and kids
  • Sedation dentistry and behavior management for anxious children
  • Preventive dental programs including fluoride application and sealants
  • Habit correction therapies (thumb-sucking, tongue thrusting)
  • Collaboration with Paediatricians for holistic health monitoring

Book your child’s first dental check-up now – and start them on the path to lifelong oral health.

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    Dr. Rajiv Aggarwal

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Neonatology (Australia)
    Senior Consultant - Paediatric Intensivist & Neonatology
    Bangalore, Sarjapur
    Experience - 35+ years

    Dr. Santosh Kumar K

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FIPM (IAP)
    Senior Consultant and Lead - Paediatrics & Neonatology
    Bangalore, Banashankari, Kanakapura Road Clinic
    Experience - 15+ Years

    Dr. Harini Sreedaran


    Consultant - Paediatrics & Neonatology
    Bangalore, Sarjapur
    Experience - 16+ Years

    Dr. Stephanie Rachel D'Souza

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Neonatology
    Consultant - Paediatrics & Neonatology
    Bangalore, Sarjapur
    Experience - 6+ Years

    Dr Rakesh Dey

    MBBS, MD Pediatrics, DM Neonatology
    Consultant - Pediatrics & Neonatology
    Kolkata
    Experience - 10+ Years

    Dr. Prathap Chandra

    MBBS, MRCPCH (UK)
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Bangalore, Indiranagar
    Experience - 19+ Years

    Dr. Nitin Kumar

    MBBS, MCh, MSc
    Consultant - Pediatric Surgery
    Bangalore, Banashankari
    Experience - 14+ Years

    Dr. Saurabh Gupta


    Consultant - Neonatologist and Paediatrician
    Sector 48, Noida
    Experience -

    Dr. Neeraj Kumar

    MBBS, DCH, MD
    Consultant - Paediatrics
    Sector 44, Chandigarh
    Experience - 33+ Years

    Dr Sukanyaa S.

    MBBS, DCH, MD(Paediatrics), DNB, MNAMS, PG-DAP (Adolescent Paediatrics)
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Coimbatore Clinic, Coimbatore
    Experience - 11+

    Dr. Mohammed Yaqub

    MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), FIPO
    Consultant- Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon
    Bangalore, Banashankari, HRBR Layout
    Experience - 4+ Years

    Dr. Avani Hegde

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
    Consultant - Paediatrician and Adolescent Endocrinology
    Bangalore, Banashankari
    Experience - 6+ Years

    Dr. Anwesha Mukherjee

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics); DNB (Paediatric Cardiology)
    Consultant - Paediatric Cardiology
    Kolkata
    Experience - 6+ Years

    Dr. Sameera S. Rao

    MBBS, DNB, MRCPCH
    Consultant - Paediatrics and Neonatology
    Bangalore, Banashankari, Kanakapura Road Clinic
    Experience - 12+ Years

    Dr. Alok Kumar M. K.

    MBBS, MD, DrNB (Neo)
    Consultant - Paediatrics and Neonatology
    Bangalore, Banashankari
    Experience - 10+ Years

    Dr. Deepa Mohan Sharma

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Neonatology
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Bangalore, Indiranagar
    Experience - 17+ Years

    Dr. Sanjay Wazir

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DM (Neonatology)
    Medical Director (NCR)- Neonatology
    Gurugram, Gurgaon
    Experience - 25 + years

    Dr. Sunny Narula

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Mohali
    Experience - 21+ years

    Dr. Srividhya Krishnamoorthy

    MBBS, MRCPCH(UK), DCH(UK)
    Consultan - Paediatrics
    Coimbatore Clinic, Coimbatore
    Experience - 12+ years

    Dr Sindhuraj M N

    MBBS,MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Neonatology
    Consultant: Neonatology and Paediatrics
    Bangalore, Kothanur
    Experience - 8+ Years

    Dr. Raghavendra S

    BDS
    Consultant - Dental Surgeon
    Bangalore, Banashankari
    Experience - 26+ Years

    Dr. Namratha

    MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology
    Consultant Pediatric Neurologist
    Bangalore, Banashankari
    Experience - 7+ Years

    Dr. Harsha Manubolu

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care
    Consultant - PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit)
    Bangalore, Banashankari
    Experience - 7+ Years

    Dr. Vivekanand M. Kustagi

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DNB, PGPN, AAAC, NIPCP
    Senior Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Bangalore, Banashankari
    Experience - 25+ Years

    Dr. Shobana S.

    MBBS, DNB (Paediatrics), Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neonatology
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Coimbatore Clinic, Coimbatore
    Experience - 12+ Years

    Dr. Nutan Anand

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
    Consultant - Paediatrics
    Bangalore, Sarjapur
    Experience - 17+ Years

    Dr. Saurabh Kapoor

    MBBS, DNB, MNAMS, Fellowship in Neonatology
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Mohali
    Experience - 10+ Years

    Dr. Nandan N

    BDS, MDS (Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry), M.S (Counseling & Psychotherapy)
    Consultant- Pediatric & Preventive Dentist
    Bangalore, Banashankari
    Experience - 14+ Years

    Dr. Abhilasha Somashekhar

    MBBS, MS(ENT), Fellowship in Paediatric ENT
    Consultant-Pediatric ENT
    Bangalore, Sarjapur
    Experience - 10 years

    Dr. Jayabanu B.S

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), IDRCPCH (UK)
    Consultant- Pediatrician
    Coimbatore Clinic, Coimbatore
    Experience - 5+ Years

    Dr. Devesh Aggarwal

    MBBS, DCH
    Consultant - Paediatrics
    Gurugram, Gurgaon
    Experience - 33+ Years

    Dr Harish Chand Inani

    MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatrics), Fellowship in IAP (Neonatology)
    Associate Consultant - Paediatrics
    Sector 44, Chandigarh
    Experience - 6+

    Dr. Anish Pillai

    DCH, MD (Paediatrics), DrNB (Neonatology), Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Canada), Fellowship in Neonatal Nutrition (Canada)
    Lead Consultant - Neonatology and Paediatrics
    Kharghar, Mumbai
    Experience - 15+ Years

    Dr Dheepthi K

    M.B.B.S., DNB Pediatrics, MRCPCH (UK)
    Consultant - Pediatrics
    Bangalore, Kanakapura Road Clinic
    Experience - 7 Years

    Dr. Meena Kumari

    MBBS, DCH
    Consultant - Paediatrics
    Bangalore, Sarjapur
    Experience - 27+ Years

    Dr. B.S Yadav

    MBBS, MD
    Consultant Paediatrician
    Gurugram, Gurgaon
    Experience - 21+ Years

    Dr. Sanju Sidaraddi

    MBBS, MD, DNB (Paediatrics), DrNB (Neonatology)
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Kharghar, Mumbai
    Experience - 7+ Years

    Dr. Jishin Ahmed

    MBBS, MD
    Consultant - Pediatrics
    Kozhikode
    Experience - 10+ Years

    Dr. Shelly Gupta

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), NNF Fellowship (Neonatology)
    Consultant - Neonatology and Paediatrics
    Gurugram, Gurgaon
    Experience - 13+ Years

    Dr. Manish A. Balde

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Fellowship in Neonatology
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Gurugram, Gurgaon
    Experience - 17+ years

    Dr. Surender Kumar

    MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH), DNB (Paediatrics)
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Gurugram, Gurgaon
    Experience - 19+ years

    Aisvarya Ganesan

    Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
    Consultant- Paediatric Physiotherapist
    Coimbatore Clinic, Coimbatore
    Experience - 3+ Years

    Dr. Iqbal Essa Musani

    MDS, Diploma in Laser Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry, B.D.S
    Consultant - Paediatric Dentist & Tongue Tie Specialist
    Kharadi
    Experience - 25+ Years

    Dr. Ashish Jaiswal

    MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Neonatology (Gold Medal), Fellowship in Neonatal Perinatal Medicine (Canada)
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Mechanic Nagar, Indore
    Experience - 20+ Years

    Dr. Shaily Patel Joshi

    MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), FPIC (Fellowship in Pediatric Intensive Care)
    Consultant – Pediatric Intensivist & Pediatrician
    Rajiv Gandhi Circle, Indore
    Experience -

    Dr. Chundi Sai Samhitha

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics) IAP Fellowship in Neonatology
    Consultant- Paediatrics and Neonatology
    Bangalore, Indiranagar
    Experience - 3+ Years

    Dr. Anurag Jain

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), Fellowship in Neonatology (IAP)
    Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
    Mechanic Nagar, Indore
    Experience - 10+ Years

    Dr. Ankur Joshi

    MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
    Consultant - Paediatrics
    Mechanic Nagar, Indore
    Experience - 5+ Years

    Dr. Grishma G. Ganeshwala

    MBBS, MD, Fellowship in Pediatrics and Adolescent Endocrinology
    Consultant - Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinologist
    Kharadi, Pune
    Experience - 8+ Years

    Dr. Jayesh Desale

    MBBS, MCh (Paed. Surgery), MS (General Surgery)
    Consultant - Paediatric Surgery
    Kharadi, Lullanagar, Pune
    Experience - 10+ Years

    Dr. Purvaja Kubde

    MBBS, MD Paeds, FNB Pediatric Hematology Oncology
    Consultant- Pediatric
    Kharadi, Pune
    Experience - 8+ Years