{"id":6734,"date":"2026-11-04T17:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T17:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/pediatric-dentistry\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T17:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T17:28:30","slug":"pediatric-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/en\/pediatric-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-6734\" data-postid=\"6734\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-6734 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"nw48e1c9\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_nw48e1c9 tb_first tf_w\" data-tb_clip=\"fade,0,100,0,100\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_nw288bda first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nw0ed661   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"sdc sdc-glow\"><div class=\"sdc-wrap\"><div class=\"sdc-hero\"><div><span class=\"kick\" data-rv>Pediatric dentistry<\/span><h1 data-rv data-d=\".08\">Pediatric dentistry: <span class=\"grad\">no fear, no tears<\/span><\/h1><p class=\"lead\" data-rv data-d=\".16\">A child\u2019s first visit to the dentist shapes how they feel about treatment for years. Four of our dentists treat children.<\/p><div data-rv data-d=\".2\"><ul class=\"nv-list\"><li>Dr Violeta Velcheva, Dr Lora Yakimova, Dr Rumen Aleksiev and Dr Aleksandar Belyov<\/li><li>Check-ups, sealants, treatment of baby teeth<\/li><li>NHIF partner for children under 18<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"cta\" data-rv data-d=\".28\"><a class=\"btn btn-t\" href=\"https:\/\/superdoc.bg\/klinika\/saliev-dental-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an appointment<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-g\" href=\"tel:+359877676779\">0877 676 779<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sdc-collage\" data-rv data-d=\".2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c1\" src=\"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/detska-stomatologia-hero.webp\" alt=\"Pediatric dentistry at Saliev Dental Care\" loading=\"eager\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"nwb45049\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_nwb45049 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_nwf610d8 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nw149433   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"sdc\"><div class=\"sdc-wrap\"><div class=\"sec-head center\"><span class=\"kick\" data-rv>Details<\/span><h2 data-rv data-d=\".08\">What does <span class=\"grad\">children\u2019s treatment<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"sdc-grid3\" style=\"grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))\"><div class=\"sdc-panel\" data-rv data-d=\".0\"><b style=\"display:block;color:#49D6CD;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px\">First visit<\/b><p style=\"margin:0\">Getting to know the room with no treatment. Your child sees the instruments, sits in the chair and gets used to the surroundings before any treatment starts.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sdc-panel\" data-rv data-d=\".1\"><b style=\"display:block;color:#49D6CD;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px\">Prevention and sealants<\/b><p style=\"margin:0\">Sealants close off the deep grooves of the back teeth and lower the risk of caries. Fluoride treatment strengthens the enamel.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sdc-panel\" data-rv data-d=\".2\"><b style=\"display:block;color:#49D6CD;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px\">Treating baby teeth<\/b><p style=\"margin:0\">Baby teeth hold the space for permanent teeth. Losing them early leads to shifting and a later need for orthodontic treatment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"sdc-panel\" data-rv data-d=\".3\"><b style=\"display:block;color:#49D6CD;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px\">Early orthodontic assessment<\/b><p style=\"margin:0\">Around age 7 we do a first bite assessment. Acting early can shorten or even avoid later treatment with braces.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"nw29f52b\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_nw29f52b tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_nw96419c first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nw89157c   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"sdc\"><div class=\"sdc-wrap\"><div class=\"sec-head center\"><span class=\"kick\" data-rv>Questions<\/span><h2 data-rv data-d=\".08\">Frequently asked <span class=\"grad\">questions<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module accordion -->\n<div  class=\"module module-accordion tb_nvacc6557 nv-acc nv-acc-c\" data-behavior=\"toggle\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <ul class=\"ui module-accordion separate rounded tb_default_color\">\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-nvacc6557-0\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-nvacc6557-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">At what age should I bring my child?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-nvacc6557-0\" data-id=\"acc-nvacc6557-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>We recommend the first visit around the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. The goal is for your child to get used to the surroundings before any treatment is needed.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-nvacc6557-1\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-nvacc6557-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Do baby teeth need treatment?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-nvacc6557-1\" data-id=\"acc-nvacc6557-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>Yes. Baby teeth hold the space for permanent teeth and help with chewing and speech. Untreated caries can damage the permanent tooth developing underneath.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-nvacc6557-2\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-nvacc6557-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">What are sealants?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-nvacc6557-2\" data-id=\"acc-nvacc6557-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>A thin protective coating that seals the deep grooves of the back teeth, where caries most often starts. Applying it is painless and needs no anaesthesia.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n            <li>\n            <div class=\"accordion-title tf_rel\">\n                <a href=\"#acc-nvacc6557-3\" class=\"tb_title_accordion\" aria-controls=\"acc-nvacc6557-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                    <i class=\"accordion-icon\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-plus\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-plus\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-plus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <i class=\"accordion-active-icon tf_hide\"><svg  class=\"tf_fa tf-ti-minus\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#tf-ti-minus\" xlink:href=\"#tf-ti-minus\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>                    <span class=\"accordion-title-wrap\">Does the NHIF cover children\u2019s treatment?<\/span>                <\/a>\n            <\/div><!-- .accordion-title -->\n            <div id=\"acc-nvacc6557-3\" data-id=\"acc-nvacc6557-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"accordion-content tf_hide tf_clearfix\">\n                                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n                        <p>The clinic works with the NHIF. For children under 18 the fund covers a set number of procedures each year. We confirm the details when you book.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n        <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n<\/div><!-- \/module accordion -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"nwa8e07c\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_nwa8e07c tf_w\" data-tb_clip=\"fade,0,100,0,100\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_nwd31269 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nwac20d4   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"sdc\"><div class=\"sdc-wrap\" style=\"text-align:center\"><h2 data-rv>Book your child\u2019s <span class=\"grad\">first check-up<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"lead\" data-rv data-d=\".08\" style=\"margin:14px auto 26px;max-width:640px\">The way you start is the way it continues. A calm first check-up makes every visit after it easier.<\/p><div class=\"cta\" data-rv data-d=\".16\" style=\"justify-content:center\"><a class=\"btn btn-t\" href=\"https:\/\/superdoc.bg\/klinika\/saliev-dental-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an appointment<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-g\" href=\"tel:+359877676779\">0877 676 779<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pediatric dentistryPediatric dentistry: no fear, no tearsA child\u2019s first visit to the dentist shapes how they feel about treatment for years. Four of our dentists treat children.Dr Violeta Velcheva, Dr Lora Yakimova, Dr Rumen Aleksiev and Dr Aleksandar BelyovCheck-ups, sealants, treatment of baby teethNHIF partner for children under 18Book an appointment0877 676 779<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6734","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"Pediatric dentistry<h1 data-rv data-d=\".08\">Pediatric dentistry: no fear, no tears<\/h1><p data-rv data-d=\".16\">A child\u2019s first visit to the dentist shapes how they feel about treatment for years. Four of our dentists treat children.<\/p><ul><li>Dr Violeta Velcheva, Dr Lora Yakimova, Dr Rumen Aleksiev and Dr Aleksandar Belyov<\/li><li>Check-ups, sealants, treatment of baby teeth<\/li><li>NHIF partner for children under 18<\/li><\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/superdoc.bg\/klinika\/saliev-dental-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an appointment<\/a><a href=\"tel:+359877676779\">0877 676 779<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/detska-stomatologia-hero.webp\" alt=\"Pediatric dentistry at Saliev Dental Care\" loading=\"eager\">\nDetails<h2 data-rv data-d=\".08\">What does children\u2019s treatment<\/h2><b style=\"display:block;color:#49D6CD;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px\">First visit<\/b><p style=\"margin:0\">Getting to know the room with no treatment. Your child sees the instruments, sits in the chair and gets used to the surroundings before any treatment starts.<\/p><b style=\"display:block;color:#49D6CD;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px\">Prevention and sealants<\/b><p style=\"margin:0\">Sealants close off the deep grooves of the back teeth and lower the risk of caries. Fluoride treatment strengthens the enamel.<\/p><b style=\"display:block;color:#49D6CD;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px\">Treating baby teeth<\/b><p style=\"margin:0\">Baby teeth hold the space for permanent teeth. Losing them early leads to shifting and a later need for orthodontic treatment.<\/p><b style=\"display:block;color:#49D6CD;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:8px\">Early orthodontic assessment<\/b><p style=\"margin:0\">Around age 7 we do a first bite assessment. Acting early can shorten or even avoid later treatment with braces.<\/p>\nQuestions<h2 data-rv data-d=\".08\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<ul><li><h4>At what age should I bring my child?<\/h4><p>We recommend the first visit around the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. The goal is for your child to get used to the surroundings before any treatment is needed.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Do baby teeth need treatment?<\/h4><p>Yes. Baby teeth hold the space for permanent teeth and help with chewing and speech. Untreated caries can damage the permanent tooth developing underneath.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>What are sealants?<\/h4><p>A thin protective coating that seals the deep grooves of the back teeth, where caries most often starts. Applying it is painless and needs no anaesthesia.<\/p><\/li><li><h4>Does the NHIF cover children\u2019s treatment?<\/h4><p>The clinic works with the NHIF. For children under 18 the fund covers a set number of procedures each year. We confirm the details when you book.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n<h2 data-rv>Book your child\u2019s first check-up<\/h2><p data-rv data-d=\".08\" style=\"margin:14px auto 26px;max-width:640px\">The way you start is the way it continues. A calm first check-up makes every visit after it easier.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/superdoc.bg\/klinika\/saliev-dental-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an appointment<\/a><a href=\"tel:+359877676779\">0877 676 779<\/a>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6734"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6734\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/salievdentalcare.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}