How often should my child have a check-up and cleaning?

We recommend seeing your child for a check-up and cleaning every 4-6 months. During the visit, we perform a thorough exam, take x-rays if necessary, clean and polish their teeth, and apply fluoride for cavity prevention.

What is the procedure for dental fillings?

Small cavities or those on front teeth are typically fixed with a white composite filling, while larger cavities, particularly on back teeth and molars, are treated with stainless steel caps. We recommend cleaning your child's teeth after every meal or snack to prevent cavities.

Do I need a sports guard for my child?

If your child plays a contact sport, a custom-fit mouth guard is highly recommended to protect their teeth, gums, and smile. We provide form-fitting guards in a variety of colors.

What are dental sealants and how do they work?

Dental sealants are a protective coating applied to the grooves of molars, typically when your child is 6 years or older. They help prevent cavities by blocking food particles from getting trapped in the pits and grooves of teeth. The procedure is simple and non-invasive.

What is a space maintainer and why does my child need one?

A space maintainer is an appliance used when a baby tooth is lost early. It ensures enough space is left for the adult teeth to erupt properly.

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Q: What should I do in case of a dental emergency for my child?

If your child experiences a dental emergency or dental trauma, call us immediately. We will fit you into our schedule as soon as possible to address the issue.

Checkup & Cleaning

We like to see your child on a regular basis for a check-up and cleaning (every 4-6-months). During a typical visit with our dentist, we do a thorough exam to assess the health of your child’s teeth, gums, and mouth. We may take x-rays to check for cavities, clean and polish their teeth, and apply fluoride for cavity prevention. Before you leave, we will discuss and reinforce proper oral hygiene practice at home.

Dental Fillings

Typically, small cavities, or cavities on their front teeth, are fixed with a white composite filling, and big cavities on their back teeth and molars are fixed with stainless steel caps. Caps are used for larger cavities to help protect teeth from further issues, especially if they are permanent teeth. We recommend cleaning your child’s teeth after every snack and meal to prevent the need for a dental filling.

Sports Guards

Does your child play a contact sport? To keep their teeth, gums, and smile protected, a custom-fit mouth guard would be a great place to start. The guards we use are form-fitting and come in a variety of colours.

Dental Emergencies

Children tend to be more care-free, and care-less, than grown-ups. We understand that accidents happen, and when they do, we are here to help your child. If your child has a dental emergency or dental trauma, call us immediately. We will fit you into our schedule as soon as possible.

Dental Sealants

Sealants are a protective coating placed on the grooves of teeth (typically molars that are 6-years or older) to help prevent cavities. The sealant blocks food particles from getting trapped in pits and grooves of your child’s teeth. The procedure is simple and non-invasive.

Space Maintainer

Baby teeth are important because they hold space for the adult teeth to come in properly. If a baby tooth is lost too early, a space maintainer (also called a “spacer”) may be needed to prevent nearby teeth from shifting into the empty space. Space maintainers can be fixed or removable, with fixed types being more common for children. Without them, teeth may crowd or erupt in the wrong position, leading to orthodontic problems later. Caring for a space maintainer includes good brushing, avoiding sticky or hard foods, and regular dental checkups. Once the adult tooth is ready to erupt, the dentist removes the space maintainer so the tooth can grow into its correct position.

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