Pediatric Dental Surgeon & Pedodontist • Kolkata
Appointments & Inquiries: 📞 +91 98368 13681 | OPD: Astha Medical Centre & The Dentique

Schedule Your Child's Dental Visit

Reserve an OPD consultation slot with Dr. Sohini Sengupta across our four practice locations in Kolkata.

Online OPD Form

Patient Appointment Request

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Consulting Chambers

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Astha Medical Centre

Netaji Nagar / Regent Park, Kolkata

Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Contact: 033-2481-4771 / +91 82320 30236
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The Dentique

6/1A Middleton St, Park Street Area, Kolkata

Schedule: By Prior Booking Contact: +91 98-3681-3681
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Lions Hospital & Medical Centre

Tollygunge Network, Kolkata

Schedule: Weekly Specialist OPD Hospital OPD Registration
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Apollo Clinic

Ballygunge Phari / Gariahat Area, Kolkata

Schedule: Visiting Consultant
🚨 Dental Emergency?

For playground trauma, fractured teeth, or acute toothache, call our direct priority line:

📞 +91 98368 13681
Parent Preparation

What to Expect on Your Child's First Visit

Simple steps to ensure a completely fear-free appointment.

1. Positive Framing at Home

Describe the dentist visit as a fun counting and shining activity for their teeth. Avoid using words like "pain", "needle", or "scary".

2. Gentle Tell-Show-Do

Dr. Sohini will introduce each dental tool playfully before starting, allowing your child to touch and understand every step.

3. Comprehensive Assessment

Evaluation of milk teeth, gum health, bite alignment, and a personalized cavity-prevention diet plan for parents.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful answers for parents before visiting our pediatric clinic.

At what age should my child first see a pediatric dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends the first dental checkup by the child's first birthday or when their first tooth erupts. Early visits allow us to check for nursing bottle caries and guide parents on proper gum and tooth cleaning.
Why are baby (milk) teeth important if they fall out anyway?
Milk teeth are vital for proper chewing, clear speech development, and facial structure growth. Crucially, they act as natural space holders for the permanent adult teeth waiting underneath. Premature loss of baby teeth can cause severe crowding.
Is a milk tooth root canal (Pulpectomy) painful?
No. Modern pulpectomy is performed under gentle local anesthesia and is completely painless. It relieves the intense throbbing pain caused by deep cavity infection and preserves the natural tooth until it sheds naturally.
What are pediatric zirconia crowns?
Zirconia crowns are white, metal-free, ceramic crowns specifically made for children. They are biocompatible, highly durable against chewing forces, and match the natural color of your child's teeth seamlessly.