A paediatric dentist treats children of the age group of around 6 months to 18 years of age.

Yes, a pediatric dentist deals with straightening of teeth too. He corrects an improper bite as well as assesses and gives treatment for straightening of teeth.

Yes you can take your child to a pediatric dentist for root canal treatment. It depends upon the type and complexity of root canal. You may require an endodontist's treatment for complex root canal treatment.

A pediatric dentist specializes in following treatments
- tooth cavity repair
- straightening of teeth, correction of malocclusion
- gum diseases management
- dental injury treatment
- treatment of dental caries

A pediatric dentist completes a postgraduate course of 3 years in paediatric dentistry after completion of basic undergraduation in general dentistry (4 yrs).