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Who treats your child
Paediatric dentistry is the focus of Dr. med. dent. Ricarda Müller, employed dentist and lead dentist of our dental team. She has completed the Curriculum in Paediatric Dentistry and treats children at the pace the child sets. The paediatric dentistry team introduces itself here.
What parents want to know
- May we come into the room? Yes, always. For very small children we can also treat them on a parent's lap if you wish.
- What does it cost? Examinations, fluoridation and sealing of the permanent molars are covered by the statutory health insurance for children and adolescents. The children's professional cleaning costs 88 € out-of-pocket amount; all amounts are on the page What does what cost?
- My child is afraid. Then we start with introductory appointments without treatment. If treatment while awake is not possible, we discuss sedation or general anaesthesia with you; for children, the statutory health insurance covers the anaesthesia in many cases.
- Dental accident? Do not touch a knocked-out tooth by the root, keep it moist (tooth rescue box, otherwise cold UHT milk) and call us immediately. All first-aid measures: Emergency service and dental emergency tips.
Our services for children
- Settling in. A few short appointments at which your child gets to know the surroundings, instruments and equipment in a playful way before any treatment takes place.
- Prevention. Early detection from the age of six months, from the age of three brushing instruction, fluoridation and dietary advice, all covered by the statutory health insurance up to the 18th birthday. Because children cannot yet reach everything with their motor skills, we additionally recommend the children's professional cleaning.
- Fissure sealing. The chewing surfaces of the permanent molars have fine grooves in which plaque collects. A transparent protective varnish seals them; for the six-year and twelve-year molars, the statutory health insurance covers the cost.
- Tooth-coloured fillings. For milk teeth we use composite or compomer, depending on the position and size of the defect; both are tooth-coloured. The findings decide which is suitable.
- Paediatric crowns. If a milk tooth is badly damaged by decay or an accident, a prefabricated crown preserves it: stainless steel for the back molars, tooth-coloured zirconia where it is visible.
- Milk tooth root canal treatment. If the nerve of a milk molar is inflamed, a root canal treatment can preserve the tooth as a space holder until the permanent tooth comes through. The tooth is then fitted with a paediatric crown.
- Space maintainer. If a milk tooth is lost too early, a removable or fixed space maintainer keeps the gap open so that the permanent teeth have room.
- Anaesthesia without a fright. On request we numb the mucosa beforehand with gel or spray; a computer-controlled system lets the anaesthetic flow ahead of the needle, so that less anaesthetic is needed and the effect wears off more quickly.
- Treatment under general anaesthesia. For pronounced anxiety, very young children or extensive findings, we treat under general anaesthesia. Your child sleeps throughout the treatment and is monitored continuously by the anaesthesia team; children usually recover quickly and go home the same day.
- Dietary advice. It is not only sugar that attacks teeth, but also acids, especially from drinks. We show your child what matters when eating, drinking and brushing.
Braces?
If braces or aligners are under consideration, Dr. Lena-Maria Merkle, employed dentist with a focus on orthodontics, takes over. The consultation takes place in the same building.
Professionally responsible: Dr. med. dent. M.Sc. Sandro Strößner, dentist, Master of Science in Oral Implantology and Periodontology · Last reviewed: September 2026. These texts provide general information and do not replace an examination.
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