Pediatric Dentistry

The Canadian Dental Association recommends a first dental visit by age one, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. That first appointment is short and mostly about familiarity. Your child sits in the chair, we count teeth, and they leave having had a good time.

From there, regular visits do what they do for adults: cleanings, checks for decay, and monitoring how the teeth and jaw are developing. Baby teeth matter more than people assume. They hold space for the adult teeth, and decay in them can affect what develops underneath.

Preventive treatments are a large part of children's dentistry. Fluoride varnish strengthens enamel, and sealants fill the deep grooves on molars where cavities usually start. Both are quick and neither is uncomfortable.

We also watch for the things worth catching early: crowding, bite issues, thumb sucking effects, and teeth that come in out of sequence. Some need attention now, most just need monitoring, and we'll be clear about which is which rather than pushing early treatment.

If your child is nervous, or has had a bad experience elsewhere, tell us when you book. We'll take it slowly.