Question 1

Where does Dr. H L Jayakumar practice?

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Dr. H L Jayakumar practices at Shankari Dental Health Centre - Mahalakshmi Layout and 1 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. H L Jayakumar?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. H L Jayakumar for Straightening Teeth (Invisalign) , Preventive Dental Care for Children, Gum Disease Treatment/ Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. H L Jayakumar's education qualification?

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Dr. H L Jayakumar has the following qualifications - BDS, MDS - Pedodontics.

Question 4

What does Dr. H L Jayakumar specialises in ?

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Dr. H L Jayakumar specialises as Pediatric Dentist, Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. H L Jayakumar have?

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Dr. H L Jayakumar has an overall experience of 37 years. View where has Dr. H L Jayakumar practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. H L Jayakumar?

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Dr. H L Jayakumar is a Pediatric Dentist and Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist in Chickpet, Bangalore and has an experience of 37 years in these fields. Dr. H L Jayakumar practices at Sri Ranga Dental Clinic in Chickpet, Bangalore,Shankari Dental Health Centre in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore and JSD Techno Dental in Jayanagar 4 Block, Bangalore. He completed BDS from Government Dental College, Bangalore in 1985 and MDS - Pedodontics from Government Dental College, Bangalore in 1988. He is a member of Indian Dental Association and Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Straightening Teeth (Invisalign) ,Preventive Dental Care for Children,Gum Disease Treatment/ Surgery,Oral Lesions Screening and Smile Design etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Does a pediatric dentist deal with straightening of teeth?

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A paediatric dentist will mainly be responsible for maintaining your child's dental health by regular check-ups and filling up the cavities and treating decays. If you need straightening of teeth, you should see an orthodontist. You paediatric dentist can refer to the orthodontist.

Question 8

What treatments does a pediatric dentist specialize in?

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A paediatric dentist specializes in the following treatments:
 ·Preventive dental care by recommending proper care of the teeth
 ·Correcting improper bite and straightening teeth
 ·Repair of tooth cavities
 ·Dental injuries
 ·Oral diseases
 ·Management of gum diseases
 ·Counselling for harmful habits like thumb sucking

Question 9

Why is it better to take a child to pediatric dentist than a regular adult dentist?

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Children are not as cooperative and patient as adults during a dental examination. A paediatric dentist receives special training to deal with children and also practices it during the course work. They are trained to make children comfortable and also have the required equipment and offices decorated with children in focus. So, it is better to take your child to a paediatric dentist.

Question 10

How often should I take my child to the pediatric dentist?

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It is necessary to have a regular dental checkup for your child to maintain proper dental health. You may, therefore, take your child every six months to the paediatric dentist in order to prevent dental problems. Based on your child's oral health, the dentist may suggest how often your child needs to visit.

Dr. H L Jayakumar

Mahalakshmi Layout, Bangalore

Shankari Dental Health Centre

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