Location:
6638 152A St. #112, Surrey V3S 7J1, BC
We provide comprehensive dental care for children of all ages. That way, we can ensure that children and teenagers understand oral health and how to care for their teeth so that they can enjoy beautiful smiles for years to come.
Paediatric Dentistry strongly advises children to find a "dental home" before their first birthday. Living Water Dentistry welcomes our youngest patients to begin and continue their dental care with us throughout adolescence. The early establishment of a dental home at Living Water Dentistry should allow us to implement preventative habits that will keep your child free of dental/oral decay and diseases.
One of the simplest and most important ways to ensure your child's teeth grow in strong and healthy is through preventative care. Giving them the right tools and teaching them how to brush properly when they are young lays the groundwork for healthy habits, they will carry with them into adulthood.
Most children receive two cleanings per year, but children who are at a higher risk of caries may require more frequent visits.
During a check-up, your child's hygienist will clean their teeth, take x-rays, and give your child a fluoride treatment if necessary. The dentist will examine you and determine if any treatment is required.
When fluoride is used in small amounts on a routine basis along with a healthy diet and good oral hygiene, it helps to prevent tooth decay.
Depending on your child’s age, the fluoride may be brushed onto your child’s teeth or put into a foam tray and allowed to sit on their teeth. For younger children, a fluoride varnish is brushed onto the teeth. Fluoride varnish hardens when it comes in contact with saliva, forming a hard film that is brushed off later that evening.
For older children, a tray containing foam fluoride is usually placed in their mouths for a set amount of time, along with a suction straw to remove any foam overflow and saliva. When the timer goes off, your child is instructed not to eat or drink for at least 30 minutes in order for the fluoride to take effect.
If your child requires restorative treatment such as a filling or crown, Our team will design a personalised treatment plan for your child and go over all available options with you before treatment begins.
White fillings are also known as composite fillings or resin fillings. They are made of a composite of plastic, glass, and ceramic. When a patient has a small cavity, a white filling may be required to restore the tooth. White fillings are colour and appearance similar to natural teeth and are usually undetectable.
Crowns can be made of a variety of materials depending on where they will be placed in your child's mouth. Stainless steel, resin, and zirconia are all long-lasting materials that require very similar preparations.
The following are the most common dental problems in children:
Although there is no set age at which a child should begin wearing braces, it is recommended that children see an orthodontist for the first time no later than the age of seven. Corrective treatment, such as braces, is one method of ensuring proper alignment and straightening of permanent teeth as they emerge.
However, when permanent teeth begin to erupt, it is considered ideal to begin corrective treatment such as braces.
If a parent is considering braces for their child, it is best to seek advice from an orthodontist as soon as possible in order to perform the necessary checks and detect any abnormalities. Some habit-breaking braces are given to children as young as four years old to help the jaw grow properly.
Thumb sucking is very common in children. Babies have a natural desire to soothe themselves whenever they are hungry, restless, or sleepy. It is best to stop thumb sucking before permanent teeth appear. This may not only cause issues with chewing and swallowing, but it may also cause teeth to grow out of alignment (malocclusion) and position.
Your child should be scheduled for check-ups once every six months. However, your dentist may recommend more visits depending on your child’s personal oral health.
