Family and children's dentistry · Liman, Novi Sad
Calm visits for little teeth,and for yours too
Little Smiles is a family practice in Liman where children come for their first check-up as soon as their first teeth appear, and parents can book their own check-up at the same time. We work at a pace your child can follow, with prevention first and a clear explanation for parents after every visit.
- A first check-up by around the first birthday, unhurried
- Family appointments: parent and child back to back
- An orthodontic check at around age seven
About us
A practice children need not be afraid of
Little Smiles grew out of a simple idea: that a child's first meeting with the dentist should not be linked to pain. Today we look after the whole family's teeth, but children still set the pace.
Booking
Book a first visit
At the first visit we talk about what you would like, examine your teeth and explain the options, with no obligation to start treatment.
Getting acquainted, no treatment
Your child explores the room, sits in the chair and meets the instruments; nothing is done until they are ready.
A short check-up
We count teeth and look at the gums and bite, with young children often sitting on a parent's lap.
Advice for home
Parents receive concrete advice on brushing, bottles, snacks and the right amount of toothpaste for the child's age.
A clear next step
At the end you know whether treatment is needed, in what order and when the next check-up is.
Treatments
Dental care from the first tooth to dentures
Children and prevention are our main focus, but we also look after parents and grandparents. Here are all the areas we cover.
Our team
Four dentists, one family of patients
Meet the dentists who look after the youngest patients, growing jaws, adults and emergencies.
Dr Tamara Nikolić
Specialist in paediatric and preventive dentistry
Dr Tamara Nikolić leads first visits for young children and the clinic's prevention programme. She gives particular time to children who are afraid and to parents who are not sure where to start.
Dr Marko Jovanović
Specialist in orthodontics
Dr Marko Jovanović carries out orthodontic checks for children at around age seven and manages treatment with removable and fixed braces. He gives parents a clear answer: monitor, wait or treat, and why.
Parents' experiences
What parents say after a visit
At her first check-up my daughter spent most of the time counting teeth with the dentist and holding the little mirror. There was no treatment at all, but we left with concrete advice about the bedtime bottle and brushing.
Snežana K. My son fell off his scooter and knocked out a front tooth. On the phone they told us to put the tooth in milk and come straight away, and they saw us as soon as we arrived. Afterwards they calmly explained why the reviews over the coming months matter.
Dragan M. We live in Germany and spend two weeks in Novi Sad each summer. We got in touch a month ahead, so check-ups for the four of us were done in a single morning, and we received the children's findings in English for our dentist at home.
Milan R.
Knocked-out tooth, severe pain or swelling? Call us
On the phone we tell you what to do straight away, and during opening hours urgent cases take priority and are usually seen the same day.
FAQ
Questions parents ask most often
Short answers about first visits, fear, prevention, orthodontics, emergencies, payment and summer visits.
When should I first bring my child to the dentist?
We recommend a first visit when the first teeth come through, and by the first birthday at the latest. It is mainly a get-to-know-us appointment: we check the teeth, talk about diet, bottles and brushing, and your child gets used to the room. The earlier a child comes without being in pain, the easier things usually are later if treatment is needed.
My child is afraid of the dentist. What can we do?
Let us know when booking that your child is anxious, so we can plan a longer appointment without treatment, just to get acquainted. We announce every step, agree a signal for a break and never force anything. At home it helps to talk about the visit calmly and avoid phrases like "it won't hurt", which themselves bring pain to mind.
Why an orthodontic check as early as age seven?
Around age seven the jaws are still growing and the first permanent teeth are already in, so some problems, such as a crossbite, can be spotted in good time. Most children do not need a brace yet, but you will know exactly whether anything needs watching. When early treatment is justified, growth can sometimes be guided so that later treatment is simpler; this depends on the findings.
What should I do if my child's permanent tooth has been knocked out?
Find the tooth, hold it by the crown only and, if it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or saline without rubbing. If you can, put it back in the socket and have your child bite gently on a tissue; if not, place the tooth in cold milk, call us immediately and set off for the clinic. The sooner the tooth is treated, the better the chances usually are, but the outcome depends on the injury and the clinical findings.
Booking
Book a check-up for yourself, your child or both
Choose a treatment and a preferred time. If you are coming with a child, choose a family appointment and tell us the children's ages.