Dr. Abhinav L Talekar

Dr Abhinav L Talekar is a trusted children's dentist in Pune with 16 years of experience looking after the dental health of babies, toddlers, children, and teenagers. He currently sees patients at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh and Kids Dental Corner, Hulshur, and has built trusted relationships with over 17,000 families across Pune.

Whether your child needs their first dental check-up, has a toothache, needs braces guidance, or you are worried about their jaw development, Dr Talekar provides gentle, child-friendly care in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Abhinav Talekar specialises in all aspects of dental care for children, from the first tooth to the teenage years:

First Dental Visit and Infant Oral Care

Starting healthy dental habits from the very beginning:

• First Dental Visit Guidance for babies (from 6 months or first tooth)
• Teething Advice for parents
• Infant Oral Hygiene Counselling
• Early Cavity Prevention including fluoride application
• Nursing Bottle Caries Prevention for babies fed by bottle at night

Preventive Dentistry for Children

Protecting teeth before problems start:

• Pit and Fissure Sealants to prevent cavities in back teeth
• Fluoride Treatments to strengthen tooth enamel
• Dental Cleaning and Scaling for children
• Diet Counselling for sugar reduction and healthy teeth
• Oral Hygiene Education tailored to different age groups

Tooth Decay Treatment in Children

Treating cavities in a calm, child-friendly way:

• Tooth-Coloured (Composite) Fillings for milk and permanent teeth
• Minimally Invasive Cavity Treatment with less drilling
• Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy (Baby Root Canal) for infected milk teeth
• Stainless Steel and Tooth-Coloured Paediatric Dental Crowns
• Silver Diamine Fluoride for stopping cavities without drilling

Interceptive Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Correcting jaw and teeth alignment early, before full braces are needed:

• Early Orthodontic Assessment to catch problems in time
• Space Maintainers after early tooth loss
• Habit-Breaking Appliances for thumb sucking and tongue thrusting
• Jaw Development Guidance for children with narrow arches
• Dentofacial Orthopaedic Treatment for jaw growth problems
• Clear and Fixed Orthodontic Appliances for teeth alignment

Paediatric Sleep Apnoea Management

A specialised area helping children breathe and sleep better:

• Mouth Breathing and Sleep Apnoea Evaluation in children
• Oral Appliance Therapy for sleep-disordered breathing
• Airway-Focused Dentistry for children with jaw and breathing concerns

Tooth Extractions and Dental Emergencies

Handling dental emergencies calmly and gently:

• Milk Tooth Extraction when necessary
• Dental Trauma Management (broken or knocked-out tooth)
• Toothache Emergency Care
• Swelling and Dental Infection Treatment

Behaviour Management for Anxious Children

Making dental visits comfortable for nervous children:

• Child-Friendly Behaviour Guidance Techniques
• Tell-Show-Do Method for first-time visitors
• Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Sedation for anxious children
• Distraction and Positive Reinforcement techniques

Adolescent Dental Care

Dental care through the teenage years:

• Cavity Treatment for Permanent Teeth
• Braces and Orthodontic Guidance for teenagers
• Wisdom Tooth Monitoring in older teenagers
• Sports Mouthguard Fitting for active children
• Oral Hygiene Advice for teens with braces

Professional Experience

Dr Abhinav L Talekar is currently associated with:

• Senior Consultant, Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh, Pune
• Consultant, Kids Dental Corner, Hulshur

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, M A Rangoonwala College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Pune

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• BDS (2010)
• MDS Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry from M A Rangoonwala College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Pune (2016)

Registration

• Karnataka State Dental Council (Registration No: 25813A, since 2010)
• Maharashtra State Dental Council (Registration No: A32758, since 2016)

Professional Memberships

• International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD)
• European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD)
• American Association of Paediatric Dentistry (AAPD)

Why Consult Dr Abhinav L Talekar

Dr Abhinav L Talekar is one of Pune's most trusted children's dentists, with MDS in Paediatric Dentistry, membership in leading global dental bodies including IAPD, EAPD, and AAPD, and a strong track record built with over 17,000 families. Families in Aundh, Pimple Saudagar, and across Pune rely on his gentle, child-friendly approach at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children and Kids Dental Corner.

Book an Appointment

To check timings and book a priority appointment with Dr Abhinav L Talekar, children's dentist in Pune, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, Aundh or Kids Dental Corner, Hulshur.