When Should Parents Visit a Pediatric Dentist?

Give Your Teen a Healthy, Confident Smile
At ToothFairy Pediatric Dental Care, we specialize in comprehensive adolescent dental care—from orthodontics and habit correction to gum health and sports dentistry.
Serving Kondapur, Banjara Hills, and Beeramguda
Dental & Oral Health Concerns
Adolescence brings hormonal changes and lifestyle shifts that can impact oral health.
We address these common concerns with care and expertise.
1. Orthodontic Problems
Crooked teeth, spacing, overbite, underbite, or crossbite often become visible during adolescence. Early orthodontic treatment can reduce treatment time and complexity.
2. Habit Correction
Habits such as thumb sucking, nail biting, lip biting, and tongue thrusting may continue into teenage years, affecting tooth alignment and jaw growth.
3. Masochistic Habits
Self-damaging habits like chewing pens, pencils, ice, or grinding teeth (bruxism) can cause tooth wear, fractures, and jaw pain if left untreated.
4. Mouth Breathing
Chronic mouth breathing may indicate airway issues and can lead to:
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Long face appearance
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Crowded teeth
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Poor sleep quality
Early dental screening helps identify underlying causes.
5. Wisdom Teeth Care
Wisdom teeth usually erupt between 16–18 years. Impacted or partially erupted wisdom teeth can cause pain, swelling, and infections.
6. Sports Dentistry
Active adolescents involved in sports are at higher risk of dental injuries. Custom mouthguards help prevent broken teeth, jaw injuries, and soft-tissue trauma.
7. Cosmetic Dental Concerns
Active adolescents involved in sports are at higher risk of dental injuries. Custom mouthguards help prevent broken teeth, jaw injuries, and soft-tissue trauma.
8. Gingivitis & Gum Health
Poor brushing habits, hormonal changes, and orthodontic appliances can increase the risk of gum inflammation, bleeding, and bad breath.
9. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Dental signs such as narrow jaws, mouth breathing, and teeth grinding may indicate sleep-related breathing disorders that require early intervention.
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