At Concept Dentistry, our Calgary Dental Team is committed to providing caring general and family dentistry that meets the needs of your entire family.
As parents ourselves, we know that helping children form a positive experience is crucial in helping them develop healthy oral care habits. We believe in creating a trusting relationship with children and parents to ensure they develop excellent dental habits and a positive attitude!
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The Importance of Your Child's First Dental Visit
When your child has their first tooth erupt, we follow the recommendation by the Canadian Dental Association, which states children should be seen by a dentist within six months of getting their first tooth or by the time they have their first birthday. This visit is very important as it introduces your child to our dental practice as well as it allows our Calgary children’s dentist to ensure that your child’s teeth are developing normally. This visit can be made into a positive fun experience!
At Concept Dentistry, we believe communication is important, this way we can use the child’s first dental appointment to go over basic information and take the time to demonstrate proper oral hygiene techniques you can then use at home.
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We will take the time to introduce your child to the dental equipment such as the chair, overhead light, suction, and water sprayer. The Calgary dentist will examine your child’s teeth and depending on the comfort level of your child; this may include a detailed exam, or simply “counting teeth.” If your dentist spots an area of concern, we will discuss the best options to treat your child. As your child becomes more comfortable with each visit, we may introduce X-rays, tooth polishing, and fluoride.
In your first appointment, we will cover the following topics:
- Proper brushing
- How thumb sucking affects teeth
- Proper baby bottle use
- How soothers affect teeth
- Nutritional information
Our Calgary Dental team loves kids! That is why we customize children’s dental care to their specific needs as they grow and develop!
How Should I Prepare My Child for their First Dental Visit?
Some many great storybooks and videos talk about a child’s first dental visit. If you have older children who are comfortable visiting the dentist, allow your little one to watch their older sibling during their visit.
When your child is at our Calgary dental office, we provide them with toys and activities to make their dental visit fun and interactive!
The Importance of Dental Caries (Tooth Decay) Prevention
Calgary Dental Tooth Decay is extremely common nowadays among young children. At our Calgary dental office, we work to prevent and reverse the advancement of Tooth Decay by working with parents to help decrease the danger of cavities. Adults should brush and floss kid’s teeth until they build up the ability to handle this on their own.
We recommend regular dental check-up appointments so we can monitor your child’s oral health and ensure that Tooth Decay is minimized.
- Ideally, it is recommended to avoid sugary foods and drinks
- Brush teeth at least twice every day
- Floss every day
- Do not give sleep time bottles that contain juice. Ideally only use water.
We offer fluoride and dental sealants to further decrease the danger of dental caries for young patients at a more serious risk for Tooth Decay. Our dental team will discuss these options with you to reduce and minimize dental decay.
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To learn more about our SE Calgary Children’s dentistry services, we invite you to contact Concept Dentistry for your complimentary meet-and-greet appointment.
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FAQs
A Children’s Dentist is dedicated to maintaining the oral health of infants, children, and teenagers. They specialize in dealing with the changes the mouth naturally goes through during the different stages of childhood, and they are committed to doing comprehensive oral health exams on children of all ages. Children need to maintain good dental care so they can enjoy a lifetime of optimal oral health. Your Concept Dentistry Children’s dentist is here to help provide the tools to encourage your children to begin their journey of optimal oral health.
As your SE Calgary Children’s Dentist, Concept Dentistry advises children to have a checkup every six months, although your dentist might tell you to bring them in more or less depending on their specific oral health. If your child is experiencing any unusual issues in their mouth such as pain or sensitivity, they should be brought in to get checked out.
Your child’s first dental appointment will cover a range of things. As your SE Calgary Children’s Dentist, we will start off by familiarizing your child with the clinic atmosphere and the basic equipment we use. We will also demonstrate proper hygiene techniques. We will go over proper brushing, and explain topics like nutritional information and how soothers and thumb sucking affect the teeth. We take great care to make your child’s first visit fun and interesting so they will be excited to begin their oral health journey.
As a SE Calgary Children’s Dentist, Concept Dentistry specializes in issues that are specific to children. We are experienced in treating children of all ages and are well-equipped to deal with the particular and unique fears that children often have. As your SE Calgary Children’s Dentist, we make sure to use tools and terminology to create an environment that your children feel comfortable in. We are always committed to ensuring our youngest patients are relaxed and calm during their appointment. Our ultimate goal is that your children are excited to begin their oral health journey.
You should start brushing your baby’s teeth as soon as they come in! Begin by using a toothbrush and a tiny bit of infant toothpaste that are both meant for babies and toddlers. It might be hard to brush thoroughly at first, but try brushing more and more, gradually progressing to covering all surfaces of the teeth. Concept Dentisty looks forward to being your SE Calgary Children’s Dentist of choice!
It is important to consistently take good care of your child’s baby teeth by flossing daily and brushing them at least twice a day until they reach a point where they are able to handle it on their own. As your SE Calgary Children’s Dentist, Concept Dentistry also recommds children have regular dental checkups so we can monitor their oral health and to help minimize tooth decay. We also recommend avoiding sugary foods and drinks, as well as giving sleep time bottles that contain water instead of juice.
At Concept Dentistry, we follow the recommendation by the Canadian Dental Association that a child first be seen by a dentist by their first birthday or within six months of getting their first tooth, whichever comes first. It is important for children to visit the dentist regularly to maintain good oral health. It allows us to monitor your child’s oral health and make sure that their teeth are developing properly. It also introduces your child to dental practices and what is involved during visits.
Children’s Dentist, we will start off by familiarizing your child with the clinic atmosphere and the basic equipment we use. We will also demonstrate proper hygiene techniques. We will go over proper brushing, and explain topics like nutritional information and how soothers and thumb sucking affect the teeth. We take great care to make your child’s first visit fun and interesting so they will be excited to begin their oral health journey.
