Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric dentistry at Smile by Dr. Bakhtiyar in Baku means a calm, friendly setting where your child is treated without fear.
Pediatric dentistry in Baku is provided at Smile by Dr. Bakhtiyar by children's dentist Dr. Aygul Janiyeva. It covers treatment of baby teeth, prevention of caries (tooth decay) and helping a child feel calm about dental visits. The first appointment starts with a friendly introduction: the child sees the chair and the instruments, and only then is examined. A digital X-ray is taken if needed.
A first check-up is possible once the teeth appear, at around one year of age. After that, a visit every six months is helpful. Do not wait if there are complaints: a dark spot or hole in a tooth, sensitivity to sweets or cold, pain while eating, bad breath, swollen gums, or chewing only on one side. All of these are reasons to come in.
The process is simple. The dentist first talks with the child and examines the teeth. Then the situation is explained and a plan is agreed with the parent. Small decay is cleaned and filled. If there is pain, pulpitis of a baby tooth is treated. A tooth that cannot be saved is removed. Healthy back teeth may receive a fissure sealant, a protective coating for the natural grooves.
After treatment, children usually return to their normal day right away. Avoiding hot and hard food for an hour or two is enough. Home care matters most: brushing twice a day, less sugar, and a parent helping younger children brush. The clinic also offers a separate oral hygiene teaching session, where the child learns the correct brushing technique.
Prices are clear: children's examination 30 AZN, baby tooth extraction 35 AZN, filling of baby teeth 50–80 AZN, pulpitis of a baby tooth 60–100 AZN, professional cleaning for children 60–120 AZN, fissure sealant 85 AZN, crown restoration of a baby tooth 100 AZN, caries treatment of a permanent tooth in children under 13 100–152 AZN. The exact amount and number of visits are known only after the examination. Simple cases are often finished in one appointment.
For young children who cannot cooperate in the chair or are very afraid, selected cases can be treated under sedation or general anaesthesia after an examination and anaesthesia assessment.
If this sounds familiar
If you have one of these complaints, this service may be right for you:
- “My child has a dark spot or hole in a tooth”
- “He cries after sweets or cold drinks and says it hurts”
- “She wakes up at night with toothache”
- “He chews only on one side”
- “There is bad breath from the mouth”
- “The gum is swollen and red”
- “A baby tooth is loose but will not fall out”
- “My child has never seen a dentist and needs a check-up”
Frequently asked questions
At what age should a child first see a dentist?
You can come once the first teeth appear, at around one year old. An early check-up helps find problems while they are still small. After that, a visit every six months is enough.
Is it worth treating a baby tooth if it will fall out anyway?
Yes, it is. Baby teeth affect chewing, speech and how permanent teeth come through. Losing a baby tooth too early can lead to a lack of space later on.
My child is afraid of the dentist. What can we do?
We make the first visit an introduction: talking without treatment, seeing the chair and the instruments. The child is told in simple words what will happen. This approach reduces fear a lot.
My child woke up at night with a toothache — what can I do at home until we see a dentist?
Age- and weight-appropriate doses of ibuprofen (e.g. Nurofen) or paracetamol (e.g. Panadol) can ease the pain — follow the package instructions or your paediatrician's advice, and do not combine the two on your own. Do not give aspirin to a child, and never place aspirin or numbing gels on the tooth or gum. Rinsing with warm salted water and a cold compress on the outside of the cheek can bring extra relief. These are temporary measures — see a dentist first thing in the morning; if there is facial swelling, fever or difficulty swallowing, seek urgent care right away.
What is a fissure sealant and when is it done?
A fissure sealant is a protective coating placed in the natural grooves of back teeth. It is painless and the tooth is not drilled. It is usually done soon after permanent back teeth appear and costs 85 AZN.
How much does children's treatment cost?
Examination is 30 AZN, fillings for baby teeth 50–80 AZN, pulpitis of a baby tooth 60–100 AZN, and extraction 35 AZN. The exact plan and price are given after the examination.
Do baby teeth need to be treated?
Yes. Baby teeth affect the healthy eruption of permanent teeth, a correct bite and speech. A baby tooth lost prematurely or left untreated can lead to orthodontic problems in the future.
