MYTH
“Milk teeth will fall anyway, so it’s okay if they get cavities.”
TRUTH
Milk teeth get cavities too. Untreated ones cause pain, infection, and damage to permanent teeth.
Early care really matters.
Read this cardParent Guides & Chutti Stories
Helpful answers for parents. Stories children remember.
Guidance from Dr. Bhuvanesswari alongside Chutti’s character-led oral-health stories.
For parents
Parent guides
Plain-language answers to the questions parents ask most — written in Dr. Bhuvanesswari’s voice.
- Treatment guidance· 5 min readAre milk teeth worth treating? What parents should knowBaby teeth fall out anyway — so why treat them? A pediatric dentist explains what is at stake and when treatment is worth it.
- Prevention· 5 min readHow to brush your child's teeth: a guide by ageA rice grain, a pea, or a full strip? Electric or manual? The right answer changes as your child grows — here is what to do at each stage.
- Prevention· 4 min readWhat is a cavity-risk assessment, and why does my child need one?Not every child has the same risk of getting cavities. A cavity-risk assessment (CRA) finds out what is specific to your child — and shapes their prevention plan.
- Orthodontics· 5 min readClear aligners for children: what age is right?Aligners are not just for teenagers. A pediatric dentist explains how growing jaws affect the timing, and what to look for in your child.
- Symptoms & Problems· 5 min readBlack teeth in toddlers: what it means and what to doDark or black patches on a toddler's teeth can mean several things — from early decay to harmless staining. Here is how to tell the difference and when to act.
- Symptoms & Problems· 4 min readChild tooth pain at night: causes and what to doNight-time toothache in children is often a sign the tooth needs attention. Here is what the different causes mean — and what to do before the appointment.
- Symptoms & Problems· 5 min readMy child's tooth broke after a fall: what to doA chipped, cracked or knocked-out tooth after a fall needs prompt attention. Here is what to do in the first hour — and what to expect at the dental visit.
- Treatment guidance· 4 min readIs laughing gas used for children at the dentist?Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is one option for helping anxious children through dental treatment. Here is how it works, what to expect, and how the doctor decides.
- Treatment guidance· 5 min readRoot canal for kids: what it is and what parents should knowPulp treatment in children's teeth sounds worrying — but it is simpler than the adult procedure, and often the right way to save a tooth and protect what is beneath it.
- Prevention· 5 min readHow to stop thumb sucking: a guide for parentsMost children stop thumb sucking on their own. When it continues past a certain age, it can affect the teeth and jaw. Here is what to do — and when.
- Prevention· 4 min readIs fluoride varnish safe for children? What parents should knowFluoride varnish is one of the most studied preventive dental treatments. Here is what it does, how it works, and what the evidence says about its use in children.
- Treatment guidance· 5 min readHow to help your anxious child at the dentistDental anxiety is common in children — and in parents. Here is what actually helps before, during and after the visit.
- Symptoms & Problems· 5 min readCavity in baby teeth: does it need treatment?Baby tooth decay — also called bottle caries or early childhood caries — does not heal on its own. Here is what parents should know about cavities in milk teeth and why treating them matters.
- Symptoms & Problems· 4 min readSwollen gums in a child: causes and when to actSwollen or red gums in children are not always serious — but some causes need prompt attention. Here is how to tell the difference and what to do.
- Symptoms & Problems· 4 min readTeeth coming behind milk teeth: what parents should knowA second row of teeth growing behind baby teeth — sometimes called shark teeth — is common in children aged 5–7. Here is when it resolves on its own and when it needs attention.
- Symptoms & Problems· 4 min readBad breath in children: common causes and what helpsPersistent bad breath in a child is usually oral — poor brushing, mouth breathing or a missed area of decay. Here is what to look for and when to book an appointment.
Myth vs Truth
Common myths, gently corrected.
Plaqo says the myth. Chutti answers with the truth. From the clinic’s own Myth vs Fact cards.
MYTH
“A broken tooth is just cosmetic. It’s okay to ignore it.”
TRUTH
A broken tooth can lead to bigger problems: pain, infection and swelling, and it may affect nearby teeth.
Even a small chip matters.
Read this cardChutti Stories · for children
Plaqo and the brushing-time trouble
A three-part story to read together — Plaqo, the crew, and Chutti the tooth superhero.
1Plaqo sneaks in
Uh-oh. Plaqo turns up just as brushing begins.
2Brushy and Pasty get to work
Brushy, Pasty, Flossy and Rinsey bubble into action.
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