FIRST DENTAL VISIT
Knee to knee exam
CARING FOR BABY TEETH
Baby teeth play a big role in helping your child
At Tooth Fairy Kids, along with the Canadian Dental Association, we recommend your child’s first dental visit within six months of their first tooth appearing or by their first birthday, whichever comes first.
Early visits help us ensure everything is developing well and allow your child to become comfortable in a positive, friendly environment.
If baby teeth are lost too early due to cavities, nearby teeth can shift into the space. This can make it harder for adult teeth to come in properly and may lead to crowding or alignment issues.
PREVENTATIVE CARE
Sealants, Spacers & Guards
PREVENTIVE CARE
Helps protect your child’s smile and reduces the need for future treatment. We focus on simple, effective ways to keep teeth healthy as your child grows.
Fissure Sealants:
All teeth have grooves where bacteria can easily hide. Sealants are a protective coating applied to these surfaces to help prevent plaque buildup and reduce the risk of cavities.
Space Maintainers:
If a baby tooth is lost too early, nearby teeth can shift into the space. Space maintainers help keep that space open, allowing permanent teeth to come in properly and reducing the risk of crowding or future orthodontic concerns.
Sports Guards:
For active kids, especially those involved in sports, a custom-fit sports guard provides essential protection. It helps prevent injuries to the teeth, gums, and jaw while ensuring a comfortable fit during play.
SEDATION
Minimal, Moderate & General Anesthetic
SEDATION OPTIONS
Minimal sedation:
For mild anxiety during simple procedures, nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) provides safe and effective relief.
Moderate sedation:
For children with greater treatment needs or higher anxiety, conscious sedation in the form of oral medication and laughing gas may be an appropriate option.
General anesthesia:
For children with significant anxiety, special medical needs, or extensive dental work, treatment under general anesthesia is available at a surgical center with an anesthesiologist.
DESENSITIZATION VISITS
Step by Step Support
CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH UNIQUE NEEDS
Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive dental home where every child feels comfortable and confident.
We understand that dental visits can be challenging. That’s why we create a calm, welcoming space tailored to each child’s needs.
Our desensitization visits use simple, gradual steps and visual aids to help children feel at ease building comfort and confidence with every visit.
DENTAL EXAMS
Check-ups, Cleaning & X-rays
DENTAL EXAMS
Regular checkups
Regular dental visits help keep your child’s smile healthy for life.
At each appointment, we check for cavities, monitor growth and development, and gently clean your child’s teeth while applying fluoride for protection. When needed, we use modern digital X-rays, which are quick, accurate, and use significantly less radiation.
We also teach simple, age-appropriate home care habits and provide a personalized plan so you always know what to expect.
TREATING CAVATIES
Fillings, Extraction & SDF
CAVITIES
If your child develops a cavity, we’ll guide you through the best treatment options to restore their tooth and keep their smile healthy. Our focus is always on gentle, effective care tailored to your child’s needs.
Fillings:
When a cavity is small, we remove the decay and place a natural-looking white filling to restore the tooth. Small cavities are usually detected through X-rays and a clinical exam.
Crowns:
If a cavity is larger, a crown may be needed to protect and strengthen the tooth. For front teeth, we can place a white composite or zirconia crown. For back teeth, we may recommend a stainless steel crown or a white zirconia crown.
Extractions:
If a baby tooth has a severe infection or is causing pain, removing the tooth may be the best option to protect your child’s oral health and comfort.
Baby Root Canal (Pulpotomy):
A pulpotomy sometimes called a “baby root canal” is used to save a baby tooth when decay reaches the nerve. By removing the affected tissue and sealing the tooth, we can relieve pain, prevent infection, and help maintain the tooth until it falls out naturally.
HYPNOSIS
Gentle Care
HYPNOSIS
Gentle, imagination-based approach to help nervous children feel calm and comfortable during their visit.
Our hypnosis approach is designed especially for children who may feel anxious or unsure about dental visits.
Using playful storytelling, guided imagery, and calming techniques, we help shift your child’s focus from fear to imagination and fun. This creates a more relaxed experience, builds confidence, and helps children feel safe and in control, all while allowing us to provide the care they need in a positive, stress-free way.
EMERGENCIES
We are here for your child
EMERGENCY
Severe pain or swelling, visit the emergency room
Contact the office at 778-907-7111 for guidance and next steps.
If your child is experiencing severe pain or swelling of the gums or face, please visit your nearest emergency room for immediate care.
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