Welcome to Small Bites - The Best Kids Dental Clinic in Bangalore
Small Bites (Indiranagar & Bhartiya City) is India’s first exclusive ‘Sensory Adaptive Dental Care Centre’ (SADE) for children in Bengaluru. Built on the premise that children need to be in an environment of comfort & familiarity, our dental care center has multi-sensorial large play area with toys & games, specially designed beach-themed oral examination & treatment rooms, playful wall themes that redefine the concept of child dentistry. Positive reinforcements and constant communication keep children happy and stress-free.
Founded by Dr. Premila Naidu in 2007, Small Bites has over the last 15 years constantly strived to be different, whether in our dental expertise & technological intervention or care and warmth backed by experience and expertise that goes into every child we treat. Our clinics are specially designed to cater to the special needs of children with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Aspergers, Downs Syndrome. The one-on-one care & attention they need during dental checkups is what our dentists have been trained for, to ensure the best level of dental care at all times.
India's 1st Sensory Adaptive Dental Experience Centre (SADE)
Visit India’s only exclusive beach-themed, multisensorial, child-friendly dental experience center
Exclusive Children's Dental Consultation
Speak to our experts, clarify your doubts, and get professional advice for your child’s dental health problems.
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Don’t wait till it gets too late! Call us now to book your Dental Appointment. We are at Indiranagar & Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, Nagawara
15+ Years Pediatric Dental Experience
From dental checkups, teeth correction, to dental health management for children with developmental disabilities, we do everything!
Dental Services at Small Bites
Meet the Best Pediatric Dentists in Bangalore
Dr Premila Naidu
Dr. Premila Naidu obtained her masters in preventive and pediatric dentistry from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2009. She topped her college and is university rank holder and was awarded the Indian dental excellence award for being the best pediatric dentist in Bangalore in 2014. She has been constantly speaking at different gatherings related to kids with special health care needs, regarding their dental requirements.
Dr. Gurudev
Dr. Gurudev is the Founder, Smile Designer & Oral Implantologist at Smile Station, an ISO certified dental center based Bhartiya Mall of Bengaluru, Thanisandra. He was nominated for the “Doctor’s Choice Award” in 2015 & the “Rose of Paracelsus” Award, by the European Medical Association, 2016. He focuses on Digital Smile Design and Implant Dentistry and has a keen interest in Smile Makeovers. Passionate about motorcycling, he loves to ride in the Himalayan Mountains during the winters. He is the official consultant for Air India.
Dr. SuJatha Varghese
Dr. Sujatha is a dental surgeon with 24 years of experience in this field, Dr. Sujatha graduated from Bapuji Dental college Davanagere. Having served in the Indian Airforce and ECHS she has a passion for oral surgeries. Apart from dentistry she loves standup comedies traveling and is a movie buff.
All you need to know about paediatric dentistry
The common dental problems in children are –
Cavities: Tooth decay, more commonly called cavities, are caused by bacteria in foods such as milk, soda, raisins, candies, sweets etc. The bacteria reacts with the acid in the mouth to cause a substance called plaque, which deposits on the teeth. If not brushed properly, the plaque leads to tooth decay or cavities.
Tooth Sensitivity: Tooth sensitivity in children occurs due to several factors such as newly erupted teeth, acid erosion, teeth grinding or bruxism etc. It is essential to seek medical help in case of tooth sensitivity. It can be uncomfortable and distracting for a child and can affect their focus and routine.
Pediatric gingivitis and gum disease: This disease is quite common among children and occurs due to poor oral hygiene. Gingivitis is a precursor to gum disease and involves pain in gums, gum recession and swelling.
Crooked teeth: Permanent teeth rarely erupt properly and in the correct orientation among children. This can result in crooked teeth, leading to a variety of problems like gum disease as crooked teeth lead to overcrowding of teeth in the mouth that can prevent proper brushing. Crooked teeth can also arise due to excessive thumb sucking beyond a certain age.
Dental emergencies: Children, while playing sports, rough-housing with siblings, or falling while riding a bicycle, tend to lead dental-related accidents. These can be teeth chipping, breaking or cracking
Although there is no exact age when a child should get braces, it is recommended that children visit an orthodontist for the first time no later than age seven. Corrective treatment like braces is one way of ensuring proper alignment and straightening of permanent teeth when they start erupting.
However, the time when permanent teeth start erupting is when it is considered ideal to be going in for corrective treatment like braces.
If one is considering braces for their children, it is best to go in for advice from an orthodontist as early as possible and do the necessary checks and detect any abnormalities. Some habit-breaking braces are given as young as four years to help the jaw grow better.
Yes, pediatric dentistry is difficult compared to adult dental care. This is because of the inability of the child to explain the problem they are facing and understand the severity of the situation. Hence, children need to be imbibed with the notion of appropriate dental care from their childhood.
We treat infants, toddlers and young adults up to the age of 14 years. The youngest patient we have treated is a newborn with a natal tooth. This tooth had to be removed as it was causing problems with feeding.
We offer treatments from general check-ups to complex treatments. General check-ups include early diagnosis and risk assessment related to oral health.
We offer advice on prevention of cavities, always better than restoration, which is also provided here. We offer consultation on pulpectomy, crowns, trauma prevention and management, braces and extraction.
Apart from that, we also offer tooth extraction services and provide advice on how to maintain space in the mouth during the eruption of permanent teeth, cosmetic treatments and habit-breaking appliance.
