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If swelling affects your breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department or call 911.

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Children's dentistry

Checkups, cleanings, sealants and fluoride for children and teens, from their first birthday, with our general dentists.

  • General dentists
  • First visits from age one
  • Sealants and fluoride
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A hygienist hands a girl in the chair a small pink mirror. Her father sits beside the chair and smiles.
A look in the mirror after a first checkup

What is included

Children's dentistry, with our general dentists

Children's dentistry at Maplegate is provided by our general dentists. We see children from their first birthday, and a parent can stay in the room for the whole visit. Early visits are short and focus on getting used to the chair, the lights and the tools. When a child needs care that we do not provide, we refer your family to another dental office and send your child's records.

  1. First visits from age one
  2. Sealants and fluoride
  3. Parents welcome in the room
  4. Healthy Smiles Ontario accepted
  5. Referral and records sent when your child needs care we do not provide

Who does what

The people in the room

  • General dentist

    Examines your child, applies sealants and explains what they see to you and your child.

  • Registered dental hygienist

    Cleans and polishes, applies fluoride and shows your child how to brush.

The visit

A first visit, from age one

  1. 5 minStep 1

    A ride in the chair

    Your child can sit on your lap. We tip the chair back slowly and let them press the button.

  2. 10 minStep 2

    Count the teeth

    The dentist counts teeth out loud with the tiny mirror and looks at how they are coming in.

  3. 10 minStep 3

    Brush and fluoride

    A quick polish and fluoride varnish if your child is ready. We stop when they want to stop.

  4. 5 minStep 4

    Tips for you

    We talk about brushing, bottles, snacks and thumb sucking, and book the next visit.

Meet the room

Meet the room with your child

Read these together before the first visit. They are the words we use in the chair.

  1. The big chair

    It tips back slowly so you can lie down. Ask us to stop it any time.

  2. Sunglasses

    The light is bright. These keep it out of your eyes, and you can keep them on.

  3. Headphones

    Bring your own music or a show. You can borrow ours too.

  4. The tiny mirror

    A little mirror on a stick. It helps us see the backs of your teeth.

  5. The slurpy straw

    It drinks up water all by itself and makes a funny noise.

  6. Your toothbrush

    At the end we show you which teeth need a little more brushing.

  7. The paper cup

    For a rinse at the end. Take as many sips as you like.

Referrals

When we refer

When a child needs care that we do not provide, such as treatment under general anaesthetic, we refer your family to another dental office and send your child's records.

Costs

A written estimate before treatment

We bill most insurance plans directly and accept Healthy Smiles Ontario. Before any treatment beyond a checkup, you get a written estimate.

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Questions

Parents often ask

Call (613) 555-0184 and the front desk will answer anything else.

When should my child first come in?

We see children from their first birthday. Early visits are short and help your child get used to the chair.

Can I stay in the room?

Yes. A parent or caregiver can stay for the whole visit, and young children can sit on your lap.

Do you accept Healthy Smiles Ontario?

Yes. Healthy Smiles Ontario covers children and youth 17 and under from low-income households, and Ontario decides who qualifies.

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