Paediatric Dentistry
Dental care for children from their first tooth through the teenage years, with attention to comfort and healthy habits.
Children deserve dental care that feels calm and welcoming. Dr. Agathe Mukamana trained at the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium and has spent eight years caring for children across Kigali. Her play-based approach helps children feel comfortable. We see children from their first tooth and work with parents to build healthy habits.
Duration
20–45 min
What this service covers
Everything below is carried out at our Kigali clinic. If you are not sure paediatric dentistry is what you need, book a consultation and we will point you to the right treatment.
What's Included
- First dental visits from age 1–2
- Gentle examinations & professional cleans
- Dental sealants to protect back teeth
- Fluoride treatments for enamel strengthening
- Early orthodontic screening & intervention
- Child anxiety management & positive reinforcement
Conditions We Treat
- A first dental visit for a baby or toddler
- Decay in baby teeth
- Toothache or a dental abscess in a child
- A knocked-out or broken tooth after a fall
- Teeth that are slow to fall out or come through
- Thumb sucking and dummy habits
- Anxiety or fear of the dentist
- Early crowding that needs an orthodontic opinion
Symptom not on the list? Send us a message and we will route you to the right clinician.
What happens, step by step
The same four stages apply to every appointment at DentRW, from a routine clean to a surgical placement.
Book your appointment
Reserve a slot online in under two minutes, or call +250 785 577 189 and we will find a time that fits.
Arrive and register
Come five minutes early with your ID and insurance card. New patients fill in a short medical history.
Consultation and diagnosis
Your dentist examines you, takes X-rays only if they change the plan, and explains the options in plain language.
Treatment and follow-up
We treat on the day where we can, book any further visits before you leave, and send a reminder for each one.
How to Prepare
- Book a morning slot if you can. Children cope far better when they are rested.
- Keep your own language neutral. Avoid words like pain, needle or drill, even to reassure.
- Bring a favourite toy or book, and let your child sit on your lap if that helps.
- Tell us in advance about any previous bad experience so we can take extra time.
What to Expect
We take time to introduce every tool and step in a calm, playful way. The first visit is as much about getting to know your child as it is about checking teeth. Parents are always welcome in the treatment room.
Who It's For
Children from the appearance of their first tooth right through to the teenage years. We recommend a first visit by age one, or when the first tooth emerges, whichever comes first.
Who you'll see
Paediatric Dentistry at DentRW is led by the clinicians below. You can ask for a specific dentist when you book.
Read before you come in
Guides written by our dentists on paediatric dentistry and related topics.
Paediatric Dentistry, answered
The questions patients ask us most about this treatment. If yours is not here, call and ask - it costs nothing.
By their first birthday, or when the first tooth appears, whichever is sooner. Early visits are short, friendly and mostly about getting comfortable.
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