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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DOCTORS
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. 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. Neeraj Kumar
MBBS, DCH, MD
Consultant - Paediatrics
Chandigarh, Sector 44, Mohali
Experience - 33+ Years
Dr. Mohammed Yaqub
MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), FIPO
Consultant- Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon
Bangalore, Banashankari
Experience -
Dr. Avani Hegde
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
Consultant - Paediatrician and Adolescent Endocrinology
Bangalore, Banashankari
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. Spoorthi
MBBS, MD
Consultant - Paediatrics
Bangalore, Banashankari
Experience -
Dr. Sunny Narula
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
Consultant - Neonatology & Paediatrics
Mohali
Experience - 21+ years
Dr. Raghvendra 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 -
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. Nutan Anand
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics)
Consultant - Paediatrics & Neonatology
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 (Paed), TDRCPCH
Consultant- Pediatrician
Coimbatore Clinic, Coimbatore
Experience - 5+ Years
Dr Harish Chand Inani
MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatrics), Fellowship in IAP (Neonatology)
Associate Consultant - Paediatrics
Chandigarh, Sector 44
Experience - 6+
Dr Dheepthi K
M.B.B.S., DNB Pediatrics, MRCPCH (UK)
Consultant - Pediatrics
Bangalore, Kanakapura Road Clinic
Experience - 7 Years
Dr. Aarthi B Pramod
MBBS, DNB (Paed), MRCPCH (Paed), IAP-AOPN Fellowship in Paediatric Neurology
Consultant - Paediatric Neurologist
Bangalore, Banashankari
Experience - 8+ Years
Dr. Meena Kumari
MBBS, DCH
Consultant - Paediatrics
Bangalore, Sarjapur
Experience - 27+ Years






























