Kids Cavity Filling in Al Karama, Dubai

About us

Cavities are the most common dental problem in children, and treating them early is one of the simplest things a parent can do for their child's long term dental health. At Jesh and Mikh Dental Clinic in Al Karama, we treat kids teeth cavities gently, quickly, and without the fear that many parents remember from their own childhood.

Our tooth coloured fillings for children are placed in a single visit, usually in under half an hour. There is no silver, nothing visible when your child smiles, and nothing that hurts. We numb the area properly, explain each step in words your child understands, and stop whenever they need a moment. Parents stay in the room throughout.

Families from across Al Karama, Bur Dubai, Mankhool and Oud Metha come to us for cavity treatment for kids, and we are rated 4.9 on Google. If you have spotted a dark spot on your child's tooth, or your child has complained of pain, book a checkup and we will tell you exactly what is needed and what it costs before anything begins.

  • Spotted a cavity in your child's tooth?
  • Book a checkup at our Al Karama clinic. A small cavity is a quick, comfortable filling. Left alone, it becomes a much bigger treatment.

Early treatment helps prevent long-term damage and reduces treatment complexity.

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Why Children Get Cavities, and Why They Spread Faster

Cavities in children form the same way they do in adults. Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars from food and drink, produce acid, and that acid slowly dissolves the enamel until a hole forms. What makes cavities in kids different is speed. The enamel on a milk tooth is much thinner than on an adult tooth, so decay reaches the softer layer underneath far more quickly, sometimes within months rather than years.

Certain habits make it worse. Bedtime bottles of milk or juice, frequent snacking, sugary drinks in the heat, and the gap between when a child starts brushing alone and when they are actually good at it, usually around age seven. The back molars are the most common site, because the grooves on their chewing surface trap food that a child's brushing misses.

This is why a cavity in a milk tooth still needs treating even though the tooth will eventually fall out. An untreated cavity reaches the nerve, causes pain and infection, and can damage the adult tooth still forming in the gum underneath. Losing a milk tooth early also lets the neighbouring teeth drift into the gap, which is one of the most common reasons a child later needs braces.

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Cavity Filling Types for Kids

Filling type

  • Tooth coloured composite filling
  • Glass ionomer filling
  • Stainless steel or zirconia crown
  • Pulpectomy, then filling
  • Laser assisted cavity treatment

Best for

  • Most cavities in milk and adult teeth
  • Younger children, teeth close to falling out, areas hard to keep dry
  • Large cavities where too little tooth remains to hold a filling
  • Decay that has reached the nerve
  • Small cavities in cooperative children

What to know

  • Matched to your child's natural tooth, bonds directly, invisible when they smile. Our standard choice.
  • Releases fluoride into the tooth over time, helping protect against further decay.
  • Covers the whole tooth and protects it until it falls out naturally. CONFIRM the clinic offers this before publishing.
  • Treats the infection first, then restores the tooth. Only needed when a cavity has been left too long.
  • CONFIRM the clinic has a dental laser. Remove this row entirely if it does not.

How a Kids Cavity Filling Works, Step by Step

01

Examination and X-ray if needed

The dentist examines the tooth and, where the cavity sits between teeth or its depth is unclear, takes a small low dose digital X-ray. We never X-ray a child routinely without a clinical reason.

02

Explaining it to your child

Before anything happens, we show your child what we are going to do in words they understand. A tooth gets a little clean and then a little patch. Children handle treatment far better when nothing is a surprise.

03

Numbing the area

We apply a numbing gel first so your child does not feel the anaesthetic itself. Once the tooth is fully numb, the treatment is completely painless. Most children are surprised that they felt nothing at all.

04

Removing the decay and placing the filling

The decayed part of the tooth is gently removed, the area is cleaned, and the tooth coloured filling is placed, shaped to match the tooth, and hardened with a light. This is the quickest part of the appointment.

05

Checking the bite and aftercare

We check your child can bite comfortably, polish the filling, and explain aftercare to you. Your child leaves with a sticker and, more usefully, with the knowledge that a dental filling is nothing to fear.

Before, during and after your child's filling

Before

  • Book a morning slot if your child is young, when they are rested and cooperative
  • Give them a light meal beforehand, since they should not eat while numb
  • Avoid words like pain, needle and drill at home, even in reassurance
  • Tell us in advance if your child is anxious or had a difficult experience at another clinic

During

  • You stay with your child for the whole appointment
  • The tooth is fully numbed, so your child feels no pain
  • Every step is explained before it happens, at your child's pace
  • We stop whenever your child needs a break

After

  • Wait until the numbness fully wears off before eating, usually one to two hours
  • Watch that your child does not bite their numb lip or cheek, which is the most common after visit issue
  • Avoid very hard or sticky foods on that side for the rest of the day
  • Brush and floss as normal from the same evening
  • Call us if your child bites unevenly on the filling or has any discomfort after a day or two

Who is it for / contraindications

Good candidates : A filling is right when

  • Your child has a visible dark spot, hole or brown mark on a tooth
  • Your child complains of sensitivity to cold, sweet food, or pain when chewing
  • A cavity was found at a routine checkup, before any symptoms started
  • A previous filling has chipped, worn or fallen out
  • A milk tooth has decay but is not due to fall out for some time
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We recommend something else when

  • The decay has reached the nerve, which needs a pulpectomy first
  • Too little healthy tooth remains to hold a filling, where a crown is the better option
  • The tooth is already loose and the adult tooth is about to come through, where treatment may not be needed at all
  • There is active infection or swelling, which we treat before restoring the tooth
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All prices are starting prices and are confirmed before treatment begins. Emirates Platinum members receive 40% off. Flexible payment options are available

Kids cavity filling, single surface

Numbing, decay removal, tooth coloured filling
From

150

AED

Kids cavity filling, larger or multiple surfaces

Numbing, decay removal, shaped filling
On Consultation

Front tooth filling for children

Colour matched composite filling
From

150

AED

Temporary filling

Short term protection between visits
From

150

AED

Dental X-ray, if needed

Low dose digital X-ray
From

100

AED

Checkup and consultation

Full examination and written treatment plan
From

99

AED

Why choose Jesh Mikh : Why Parents in Al Karama Choose Us

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Tooth coloured fillings only, no silver and nothing visible when your child smiles
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Painless treatment, with numbing gel applied before the anaesthetic
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Most fillings completed in a single 20 to 30 minute visit
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Dr. Tanya, over 10 years of experience including pediatric dental care
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Parents stay in the room for the whole appointment
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Experience treating anxious children and children with special needs, including autism
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Transparent pricing agreed before treatment, with insurance checked in advance
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Al Karama location, a short walk from ADCB and Max Metro stations, with parking

Meet Our Team

Meet the experienced dental professionals dedicated to providing personalised, gentle care in Al Karama, Dubai.

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Aftercare tips : How to Prevent the Next Cavity

  • Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste, a pea sized amount from age three
  • Brush your child's teeth for them until around age seven
  • Start flossing as soon as two teeth touch
  • Cut back on juice, fizzy drinks and frequent snacking, and never send a child to bed with a bottle of anything but water
  • Ask about fluoride treatment and sealants, which protect the grooves in the back molars where most cavities start
  • Book a checkup every six months so the next cavity is caught while it is still a five minute fix

Looking for kids cavity filling near you in Al Karama? Book your child's appointment at Jesh and Mikh Dental Clinic, a short walk from ADCB and Max Metro stations. Call +971 52 100 0425 or message us on WhatsApp.

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Dr Tanya was very pleasent,knowledgable and very approchable. Deep cleaning and polishing procedure went with no pain. She explained every step before she start intervention. Dr Tanya will give you all answers as well if you are unsure about anything I will defenetly come back to this clinic. If you are flight attendant you have great offers as well.

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Dr Tanya was very pleasent,knowledgable and very approchable. Deep cleaning and polishing procedure went with no pain. She explained every step before she start intervention. Dr Tanya will give you all answers as well if you are unsure about anything I will defenetly come back to this clinic. If you are flight attendant you have great offers as well.

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recently visited Jesh and Mikh Dental Clinic due to severe tooth pain, and I had an excellent experience. The staff was very welcoming, and the clinic was extremely neat and clean. Dr. Tanya, who treated me, was incredibly professional and kind. She thoroughly explained the cause of the pain and the treatment options, which gave me a clear understanding of my condition. The treatment was handled very well, and I felt much better afterward. What impressed me the most was their follow-up the next day to check on my pain and recovery. This level of care and attention truly sets them apart.

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Very knowledgeable and skilled dentists that are absolute sweethearts! They will take all the time in the world to help you and make sure that you’re comfortable. Great results. I recommend their practice to everyone in Dubai.

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I had a wonderful experience at Jesh and Mikh Dental Clinic. I went in for a cleaning and polishing session, and it came with a free consultation, which was a nice bonus. The staff was very welcoming and professional, and the dentist explained everything clearly. The procedure was smooth, and my teeth feel noticeably cleaner and fresher. Definitely recommend them for quality dental care.

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It is good dental clinic would really recommend for you’re kids as they appreciate them by giving certificates stickers which make kids happy in the end.

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Really good service. Got my teeth cleaned here and everything went smoothly. Doctor was gentle and explained everything.

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I recently visited the Clinic for treatment on my tooth. Dr. Tanya and her team were excellent, they are very knowledgeable and friendly, and they made me feel comfortable and well cared for throughout the entire process. Another great plus is that the clinic is in a convenient location, just a short walk from ADCB Metro Station, making it very easy to access. I highly recommend Jesh and Mikh Dental Clinic to anyone looking for excellent dental care!

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This was my second appointment and I’m really happy with the service. Everyone there is super friendly and professional. Both visits went really smoothly, and I definitely plan to keep coming back. Highly recommend!!

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good treatment, filling and cap was given for good price. I am very happy with the treatment.

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Dr. Tanya was very informative and concern on future of your teeth. She will advise you what is the best! She helped me as well how to claim on my insurance! Thank you!

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Nice place. Very professional. Tanya is a very mice doctor

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I experienced the great services and staff is very friendly nd hard working. Specially Mr jyothish he make you feel friendly and helpful.

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Went for the teeth cleaning only, pleased with the service! Thank you

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From the very first interaction to scheduling appointments to the very professional work of DR.TANYA and her assistants i was just impressed by all that and how friendly everyone is.

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Clean and professional clinic. The doctors are very helpful and professional also.

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Thank you dr Tanya for your professionalism and advices!

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Really good experience and really good Staff Dr taniya was very helpful

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Thanks to jesh and mikh clinic for their treatment and services, Doctor tanya and the assisting staff made the treatment bearable for me though I was a bit nervous about it. The treatment plan and options are really helpful!

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Wow.its great expereince i loved the way handling customer very nicely and calmy . They do the treatment very well handiling .esepecially thank you to Dr taniya and assitant shilja.will visit soon again thank you

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Conveniently located a few metres from both Max and ADCB metro stations. Aesthetically pleasing,clean and well maintained! Dr Hanna and the team are AMAZING,you wanna take a nap as your teeth get done ? This is the place to be...

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They did an amazing job with the tooth cleaning, the consultation and my first ever tooth whitening. Will definitely come back next year. Thank you Dr Hanna and assistant Shilja

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First time visited the clinic and the assistant Shilja was so professional and explained the procedures. It was so welcoming and Dr Hanna Was also so professional and did the treatments well. She is so knowledgeable made us made us feel at ease. Highly recommended place to visit

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Excellent job with scaling /polishing! Took time, showed warmth and did not push to get a filling or additional stuff done like most other dental practices.Will definitely recommend.

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a s Happy Patient
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I had a very good experience at this clinic. The doctors Dr Tanya and Dr Hanna are very professional, gentle and caring. They explain the treatment clearly and make the patient feel comfortable and confident. Special thanks to Nurse Steffy for her friendly behaviour and support during the procedure. Also big appreciation to Patient Care Coordinator Shilja for excellent communication and smooth appointment coordination. She is very helpful and ensures everything is well organized from start to finish. The clinic atmosphere is very clean, hygienic and welcoming. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for quality dental care in Dubai

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The team were very professional, explained in detail the process and were very gentle. 100% recommend their services.

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Tanya is such a very good professional and helpful dentist

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Excellent Service and Nice Doctors

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Best dental clinic in karama, Dubai. very well maintained and professional.

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Great staff and excellent painless work by Dr.Tanya ***** , nurse Steffy and patient coordinator Shilja. So I will go back for a cleaning. :p

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Frequently Asked Question

What happens if we do nothing? −
The decay keeps spreading and eventually reaches the nerve, which means pain, infection, and treatment that is far bigger than a filling, usually a pulpectomy or an extraction. Toothache in children tends to start at night, and by then the simple option has passed.
Do cavity fillings hurt? +
No. We apply a numbing gel before the anaesthetic, so your child does not even feel that, and once the tooth is numb the treatment is completely painless. Most children are surprised that they felt nothing at all.
How long does a cavity filling take? +
A single filling for a child usually takes 20 to 30 minutes including the time to numb the tooth. The filling itself takes only a few minutes. Multiple fillings can often be done in the same visit or split across two shorter appointments.
How much is a cavity filling for kids in Dubai? +
CONFIRM PRICING. Structure as: kids cavity fillings at our Al Karama clinic start from AED X for a single surface filling and AED X for larger fillings. The exact cost depends on the size and position of the cavity and is confirmed before treatment. Emirates Platinum members receive 40% off.
Do milk teeth with cavities really need filling? +
In most cases, yes. An untreated cavity causes pain and infection, can damage the adult tooth forming underneath, and losing a milk tooth early can leave the adult tooth without room to come through straight.
What are the different cavity filling types for children? +
Tooth coloured composite is our standard choice because it is invisible and bonds to the tooth. Glass ionomer is used for younger children and teeth close to falling out, and releases fluoride. Where too little tooth remains, a crown may be needed instead.
Is there a kids cavity filling clinic near me in Al Karama? +
Yes. Jesh and Mikh Dental Clinic provides cavity treatment for kids at our clinic in Al Karama, Dubai, a short walk from ADCB and Max Metro stations, with parking available.
Will my child need an injection? +
Only where the cavity requires it, and we always apply a numbing gel first so your child does not feel it. Very small surface cavities can sometimes be treated without anaesthetic at all.
Can my child eat after a filling? +
Wait until the numbness has fully worn off, usually one to two hours, so your child does not accidentally bite their lip or cheek. After that they can eat normally, avoiding very hard or sticky foods on that side for the rest of the day.
Does insurance cover cavity fillings for children? +
Most dental insurance plans in Dubai cover basic fillings for children. Coverage depends on your provider and plan. Send us your insurance details when booking and our team will confirm your cover and handle the claim.
How long do children's fillings last? +
A well placed composite filling in a milk tooth will normally last until the tooth falls out naturally. Fillings in adult teeth last many years with good brushing, a lower sugar diet, and regular checkups.
Do you offer laser cavity filling for kids? +
CONFIRM WITH CLINIC. Only answer yes if the clinic has a dental laser and uses it for caries removal. Otherwise remove this question.