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Children’s dentistry in Dhahran

Dental examinations and treatment of decay in children, carried out by Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya, general dentist and founder of the clinic, with laughing-gas sedation available when the dentist judges it suitable.

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7years of experience — founder Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya
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In short

Dr. Binyahya Dental Clinic in Hajer District, Dhahran, provides dental care for children: examinations, treatment of decay and toothache, and prevention advice for parents. Children are treated by Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya, a general dentist and the clinic’s founder with 7 years’ experience. Nitrous-oxide (laughing-gas) sedation is available for an anxious child, and the dentist decides after an examination whether it is suitable, according to the child’s health and anxiety.

A baby tooth is temporary, but it has a function until it is due to come out: the child chews with it, relies on it for certain sounds, and it holds the space for the permanent tooth forming underneath until that tooth comes through. Decay left in it can reach the pulp and cause pain, infection or an abscess, and it can affect the permanent tooth beneath. Decayed baby teeth are therefore treated in most cases, with each tooth assessed on its own and on when it is due to be lost.

Children’s dentistry at the clinic is carried out by Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya, a general dentist and the clinic’s founder with 7 years of experience. A visit begins with preparation and an examination before any treatment: the dentist gets to know the child, explains what will be done in words that suit the child’s age, then examines the teeth and gums and takes an X-ray where needed. Treatment is then divided into stages that match the child’s age and ability to cooperate. It helps for parents to talk about the visit at home in plain words, without mentioning needles or pain, because what a child expects beforehand affects how well they cope on the day.

Children differ in how anxious they are about dental treatment, and severe anxiety can prevent a session being completed. The clinic offers nitrous-oxide (laughing-gas) sedation: the child breathes it mixed with oxygen through a small nose hood, relaxes, and stays awake and responsive throughout, and the effect usually fades within minutes of the gas being stopped. The dentist decides whether it is suitable after the examination and after reviewing the child’s health and medicines, as it does not suit every case.

Children's dentistry

Treatment at the clinic

Nitrous-oxide (laughing-gas) sedation

Laughing gas is breathed in mixed with oxygen through a small nose hood: the child relaxes while staying awake and responsive, and the effect usually fades within minutes of the gas being stopped. The dentist decides after an examination whether it is suitable, according to the child’s health and level of anxiety.

Children treated by a general dentist

Children’s dentistry is carried out by Dr. Abdulrahman Binyahya, a general dentist and the clinic’s founder with 7 years of experience, within a team of Saudi dentists.

Examination and preparation before treatment

A first visit begins with getting to know the child and examining the teeth and gums before any procedure; the dentist then explains the findings and the treatment options to the parents before starting.

Digital panoramic X-ray in the clinic

The clinic has a digital panoramic X-ray unit that the dentist uses when the case calls for it: to follow a permanent tooth that has not come through, to assess a tooth after a knock, or to see how far decay extends.

Dedicated sterilization room

Instruments are prepared and sterilized in a dedicated sterilization room inside the clinic before they reach the treatment room.

When is this treatment advised?

  • A child’s first dental visit, usually advised when the first tooth appears or by the first birthday.
  • White or brown spots on the teeth, or visible holes that may indicate decay.
  • Toothache, or sensitivity to cold or sweet food and drink.
  • Swelling of the gum or face, or a pimple-like bump on the gum near a decayed tooth, which may signal an abscess and should be seen promptly.
  • A chipped or cracked tooth after a fall or a knock.
  • A routine check-up to follow how the teeth are growing and lining up, and to receive prevention advice.

Treatment steps

  1. 1

    Preparation and examination

    The dentist gets to know the child and explains what will be done in words that suit the child’s age, then examines the teeth and gums and takes an X-ray where needed.

  2. 2

    Findings and plan explained to the parents

    The dentist sets out for the parents what the examination found, the treatment suggested and its options, the expected number of visits, and whether laughing-gas sedation suits the child.

  3. 3

    Laughing-gas sedation when needed

    If the dentist judges it suitable, the child breathes a mix of laughing gas and oxygen through a small nose hood, relaxes within minutes and stays awake and responsive, and is monitored throughout the session.

  4. 4

    Treatment and local anaesthesia

    The treatment needed, such as a filling for a decayed tooth, is carried out in stages that match the child’s age and ability to cooperate, with local anaesthetic where the procedure calls for it.

  5. 5

    Ending the session and follow-up

    If laughing gas was used, the child breathes oxygen for a few minutes at the end of the session until its effect wears off; the dentist then goes through home care with the parents and sets a follow-up date.

Who performs this treatment

Illustrative placeholder photo — Dr. Abdulrahman BinyahyaDr. Abdulrahman BinyahyaGeneral dentist & clinic founderYears of experience: 7 yearsView profile

Aftercare instructions

  • If the child has had a local anaesthetic, watch them until the numbness wears off, so they do not bite the lip, cheek or tongue without noticing.
  • The effect of laughing gas usually wears off within minutes of the gas being stopped, and a light meal afterwards is advised.
  • Brush the child’s teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste in an amount suited to their age, and help with brushing until they can do it well, since young children cannot clean their teeth thoroughly on their own.
  • Limit sweets and sugary drinks between meals, and do not let a child fall asleep with a bottle of milk or juice in the mouth, because sugar left on the teeth all night speeds up decay.
  • Keep the check-up appointments the dentist sets, and contact the clinic on 0538588580 if the child has pain, swelling or a bump on the gum, so the dentist can assess it.

Frequently asked questions

Is laughing-gas sedation safe for children?

Nitrous-oxide (laughing-gas) sedation is a common form of mild sedation in children’s dentistry and is generally considered safe when the dentist decides it is suitable and the child is monitored throughout. At the clinic it is given mixed with oxygen through a small nose hood; the child stays awake, hears and answers, and the effect usually fades within minutes of the gas being stopped. It does not suit every case, so the dentist should be told beforehand about any illness, medication or blocked nose, since breathing through the nose is what makes it work.

When should a child first see a dentist?

A first visit is usually advised when the first tooth appears, or by the first birthday. An early visit catches decay at its start, gives parents brushing and diet advice suited to the child’s age, and gets the child used to the chair before any treatment is needed. More often than not, that first visit is an examination and an introduction, nothing more.

Should decayed baby teeth be treated if they are going to fall out?

In most cases, yes: decay in a baby tooth can cause pain and an abscess, and it can affect the permanent tooth developing beneath it. Losing one too early also lets the neighbouring teeth drift into the space, leaving less room for the permanent tooth when it comes through. Each tooth is assessed on its own, according to how long it has left and how far the decay has reached.

How can a child be protected from tooth decay?

Prevention starts at home: brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste in an amount suited to the child’s age, fewer sugary foods and drinks between meals, and regular check-ups. Dentists also use preventive measures such as fluoride varnish and fissure sealants, which cover the deep grooves of the back teeth. The dentist decides which of them suits a child after examining the teeth and assessing that child’s risk of decay.

How can an anxious child be prepared for a dental visit?

It helps for parents to talk about the visit calmly and in plain words, without mentioning pain or needles and without using the dentist as a threat, because what a child expects beforehand affects how well they cope on the day. An appointment at a time when the child is rested, neither hungry nor sleepy, is preferable, since tiredness reduces a child’s ability to cooperate. If the anxiety remains severe, laughing-gas sedation is available at the clinic to help the child relax during treatment, and the dentist decides after an examination whether it is suitable.

How much does children’s dental treatment cost?

The cost is determined after an examination; contact us on 0538588580. It depends on how many teeth need treatment and on the type of treatment, and on whether the child needs laughing-gas sedation. All of it is explained to the parents before any procedure begins.

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