Book a Child-friendly First Dental Appointment

Dentistry for children is just one of the many services offered by us at Dentistry in Streetsville, a Mississauga dental clinic that understands bringing children to the dentist has its own unique set of challenges. As a family dental office, Dentistry in Streetsville strives to provide a calm, enjoyable environment for your child’s dental visit.

Children are often nervous to go to the dentist for the first time. Despite never having stepped foot in a dental office, children can have a preconceived notion about what’s involved in a dental examination. This opinion is usually the result of having heard adults express their fears about sitting in a dentist’s chair. The key to making your child’s first visit to the dentist a pleasant one is encouraging healthy oral habits from a very young age. A child who brushes and flosses regularly should have nothing to worry about when visiting the dentist for the first time.

Your child’s first dental checkup provides us with an opportunity to examine the state of your child’s teeth. We can make a quick determination about whether the teeth are coming in straight, and can recommend whether an orthodontist appointment might be in order. Getting your child accustomed to the dentist is also a good way to dispel any fears they may have developed and to help build the patient-dentist relationship. This will help make future visits to our office much less stressful for your child.

Our professional team at Dentistry in Streetsville suggest you help your child feel comfortable about their first visit by taking some simple steps prior to your appointment. Try “playing dentist” with your child and count teeth together. Let your child know that the dentist may “take pictures” of their teeth. Explain all the positive things that may happen when your child is visiting our office, like teeth cleaning, to help set their mind at ease prior to arriving. Visit the children’s section on our website for tips and ideas as well as fun videos.

Identifying any dental issues your child may have at an early age is a good idea. So is bringing them to a trusted and experienced dental clinic with dentists who know how to work with children. Book your child’s first appointment with us at Dentistry in Streetsville at 100 Queen Street South, Suite 101, in Mississauga. Call us at 905-821-8221 or visit our website at www.dentistryinstreetsville.com. Also, visit us on Facebook and Instagram at DentistryInStreetsville.