Visit Our Kids Dentist in Mississauga: We Offer Pediatric Services

Toddlers & Preschoolers

This is a great age to help your child build good oral hygiene habits that will help protect their foundational teeth. Help your toddlers brush their teeth twice daily with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Make sure your child spits out the toothpaste and doesn’t swallow it. To help prevent cavities, limit sugary foods or drinks and brush your child’s teeth immediately after eating them. Begin flossing when your child’s teeth touch, and change his toothbrush every 1 to 3 months or right after an illness. Let your child watch you brush your teeth to teach by example.

Children & Adolescents

Between ages 6 and 8, your child’s first teeth will start to fall out, and the permanent teeth will begin to fill in. By the age of 13, most permanent teeth, excluding wisdom teeth, should be in place. Be sure your child brushes at least twice per day and flosses once. Reduce sugar intake to prevent tooth decay. Limit snacking and help your child eat a healthy and balanced diet. We also recommend that your child wear a mouthguard to protect their teeth during sports. 

Teens

Continuing good habits is the best way for teens to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Whether they’re wearing braces or not, they need to remember to:

• Brush twice and floss once per day
• Reduce intake of sugary foods 
• Limit snacking and eat a healthy, balanced diet
• Wear a mouthguard to protect teeth when playing sports

Some issues that will affect your teen’s oral health include:

• Eating disorders – vomiting associated with certain eating disorders causes tooth decay, gum disease, and loss of tooth enamel. Your dentist can treat teeth but talk to your physician if you think your teen has an eating disorder.
• Grills and tooth jewels – composed of metalwork and glass crystals, respectively, grills and tooth jewels can cause inflammation of the gums, so talk to your dentist to learn the safest choices about proper cleaning and care. 
• Oral piercings – these can produce infections, uncontrollable bleeding, and nerve damage. Metal jewellery can chip or crack teeth and cause gum damage. 
• Smoking – smoking can stain teeth and gums, contribute to bad breath, and increase your teen’s risk of developing oral cancer and gum disease. 
• Wisdom teeth – they usually appear between ages 17 and 21 but can cause pain and other problems as early as 13. Your dentist can tell if they need to be removed or not.

Brushing & Oral Care

Regular visits to your kid's dentist in Mississauga, daily brushing and flossing, and a healthy diet can help your teeth last a lifetime. Talk to your children to make sure they understand this. We will examine their teeth and gums to ensure they’re in good shape at a regular dental appointment. Your family dentist in Mississauga will also be able to spot early signs of health problems and demonstrate how to brush and floss properly. Professional teeth cleanings will remove any debris contributing to cavities and gum disease.

You and your children need to brush at least twice a day, ensuring all exposed surfaces are cleaned. Use a gentle, massaging motion for 2 or 3 minutes. We recommend a soft-bristled toothbrush that is changed every three months. Floss once a day to clean between your teeth and below the gum line, which your toothbrush can’t reach. Healthy oral well-being always starts with excellent maintenance habits. 

Nutrition & Children

To help protect your children’s teeth, make sure they eat healthy meals and snacks that include:

• Foods from all food groups
• Cheese, yogurt, and milk to strengthen teeth
• Cutting down on sugar to reduce the chances of tooth decay

Growing children and teens often eat between meals. You can ensure they have enough energy and healthy teeth with smart snacking that includes: 

• Limiting the times per day your child eats or drinks sugars
• Avoiding sugary treats, like hard candy or lollipops that stay in the mouth a long time
• Avoiding soft, sticky sweets that can get stuck between teeth
• Serving sweets for dessert while there is still plenty of saliva in your child’s mouth to wash away the sugars
• Drinking tap water between meals
• Serving vegetables, fruit, and cheese for snacks
• Having children brush their teeth at least twice a day and before going to bed

Tooth Decay in Children

Tooth decay is an infectious disease, and all children are at risk. Tooth decay is: 

• The second most common cause of school absenteeism
• Five times more common than asthma in children aged 5 to 17
• It can be transmitted by sharing a spoon with young children or licking their pacifiers
• Preventable in almost all cases

To prevent tooth decay in your children of all ages, we recommend:

• Wiping infants’ gums gently with a clean wet cloth after each feeding
• Giving your baby a bottle or sippy cup with water only at naptime 
• Brushing your baby’s teeth before feeding if he or she falls asleep during feeding
• Lifting your baby’s lip and watch for changes in colour, lines, or spots on your child’s teeth
• Asking your dentist before using fluoridated toothpaste for your children from birth to 3 years of age
• Using only a small amount (a portion the size of a green pea) of fluoridated toothpaste, children from 3 to 6 years of age
• Flossing at least once a day when your child’s teeth are touching
• Changing your child’s toothbrush every 1 to 3 months or immediately after an illness
• Preventing the spread of germs that cause tooth decay by not sharing spoons, cups, food, toothbrushes, etc.
• Visiting your dentist by the age of one year, or when the first teeth appear and taking your child to the dentist for regular checkups to ensure no problems.

Contact us today to book an appointment with our kids' dentists in Mississauga.

Why Choose Us?

At Dentistry in Streetsville, we are more than just your local dentist. We strive to build healthy attitudes towards dental care and hygiene. With the relaxed atmosphere in our clinic and friendly staff, we provide a welcoming environment for your child. There are many reasons to choose us as your kids’ dentist in Mississauga, such as:

• We have years of experience.vWe have years of experience.
• We offer comprehensive dental care.We offer comprehensive dental care.
• We provide personalized solutions based on your child's dental health.
• Our clinic has the latest technology to provide quality dental care and minimally invasive procedures.
• We're always forthcoming with information and transparent about our services and rates.
• We provide excellent customer service, quick responses and minimal waiting times.

Please speak to us if you'd like to learn more about our kids’ dentist in Mississauga. You can find out more about how we've helped others in the past by browsing our testimonials section.