Children's Dentistry
Ten Tips for Parents- Before your baby has teeth, wipe the gums gently with a clean wet cloth after each feeding
- If your baby sleeps with a bottle or sippy cup at naptime or bedtime, fill it with water only
- If your baby normally falls asleep while feeding, brush his or her teeth before feeding
- Lift your baby’s lip and watch for changes in colour, lines or spots on your child’s teeth as these may be signs of potential problems
- As soon as the first tooth appears, start brushing your baby’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in the morning and before bedtime. Fluoride is a mineral that protects teeth
- Put a small dab of toothpaste across a small soft brush. Wipe off excess toothpaste until the child can spit it out. Begin flossing at least once a day when your child’s teeth are touching
- Change your child's toothbrush every one to three months or immediately after an illness
- Let your child watch you brush your teeth and assist with your child's tooth brushing
- To prevent spreading germs that cause tooth decay, do not put anything in your child's mouth if it has been in your mouth. Don't share spoons, cups, food, toothbrushes, etc.
- Visit your dentist by the age of one year, or when the first teeth appear. Take your child to the dentist for regular checkups to make sure there are no problems
Tips courtesy of the Ontario Dental Association
Preventative Dentistry - Sealants
Preventative Dentistry - Brushing
Preventative Dentistry - Flossing
Office Hours
Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tues: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sat: closed
Sun: closed
Our Location
Meadowvale Professional Building Unit 308, 6855 Meadowvale Town Centre
Mississauga, ON
L5N 2Y1
Ph - 905 826 5900
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