Pediatric Habit Breaking
Protect your child's developing jaw and permanent teeth. We provide gentle solutions to stop thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and prolonged pacifier use.
Gentle Guidance for Healthy Development
Prolonged oral habits can push teeth out of alignment and change the shape of the mouth. We help children break these habits positively and safely.
Thumb Sucking
Custom crib appliances that sit behind the front teeth to naturally discourage and stop persistent thumb or finger sucking.
Tongue Thrust
Specialized barriers that train the tongue to rest in the correct position during swallowing, preventing anterior open bites.
Mouth Breathing
Screening and appliances to encourage nasal breathing, improving sleep quality, facial growth, and reducing dry mouth cavities.
Positive Reinforcement
We avoid punishment-based tactics, focusing instead on rewarding your child to build a sense of pride as they quit the habit.
The Shaishav Difference
Children don't want to be nagged. As pediatric specialists, we act as an authoritative but friendly third party to help your child want to stop on their own.
Child Psychology Approach
We explain to your child how the habit affects their "big kid teeth" in a fun, non-threatening way, securing their cooperation.
Custom Appliances
When simple counseling isn't enough, we fit comfortable, customized oral appliances that physically prevent the habit from occurring.
Ongoing Support
We track progress closely, making appliance adjustments as needed and celebrating every milestone with your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from parents about pediatric oral habits
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Patient Reviews
What our patients say about us
"We are extremely grateful for the wonderful care you provided to my 9-year-old son. He was initially very scared and anxious about visiting the dentist, but your patience, kindness, and gentle approach completely changed his experience. You took so much time to make him feel comfortable and safe, and that truly meant a lot to us as parents. Thanks to you, he is no longer afraid of dental visits. Your professionalism and genuine care for children really stand out. Thank you for making what could have been a stressful experience so positive and reassuring. We truly appreciate you."
Chiranjeevi S
"Had a truly wonderful experience at Shaishav Dental Clinic. From the warm welcome to the thorough, gentle dental checkup, everything was handled with care and clarity. If you’re looking for stress-free, trustworthy dental care, I’d absolutely recommend this clinic to everyone. 😄🦷"
Leimiwon Zimik
"We had a fabulous time when we went in with our 7 year old. Dr. Chhaya took special care and ensured that the extraction remained a painless process and was kind enough to reward our daughter with some nice goodies after the session. Highly recommended. 👍"
Saurabh Mahamna
"Dr. Chhaya's knowledge, skills and safe pair of hands makes her stand out from the rest of other dentists with whom I had visited for check ups and tratements for multiple RCTs and other dental issues. From the word go, Dr. Chhaya makes her patients feel at ease and explains diligently the causes and possible treatments to her patients. In my case the cap of an upper canine had come off but the treatment was such a smooth affair that I didnt feel any pain whatsoever."
Sankalp Saini
"I had an excellent experience with Dr. Chhaya Kumar at Shaishav Dental Clinic, New Delhi. She is an exceptional pediatric dentist, patient, kind, and highly skilled. She handled my child with great care, explained every step calmly, and made the entire appointment stress-free. The clinic is clean, well-maintained, and very child-friendly. Dr. Chhaya’s expertise and warm approach truly stand out. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for trustworthy and gentle pediatric dental care."
Elizabeth Varghese
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