Calgary Children’s Dentistry

Point McKay Dental believes in the importance of children beginning their dental experience at an early age, which is why we follow the recommendation made by the Canadian Dental Association that children have an assessment by a dentist within six months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age, whichever comes first. Point McKay Dental is pleased to offer free “Happy Visits” to children under the age of 3, which is a great opportunity to introduce children to the clinic atmosphere and dental visits generally. It also allows them to become more comfortable with the entire dental office experience. Tooth decay is considered the most common chronic childhood disease and accounts for hundreds of hours of lost school time. By assessing your child every six months to one year, we can identify and treat problematic areas in the mouth with procedures to treat existing cavities and fluoride treatments to strengthen the teeth between cleanings. Early dental visits also help us identify problems that may affect proper nutritional intake due to an improper bite, treat developmental concerns related to speech development, provide habit control treatment for thumb sucking and other oral habits that may impact the health of the teeth and gums, as well as to diagnose any problems with how the teeth are erupting and plan for future orthodontic intervention.

Our Calgary Dentist team of dental professionals will emphasize the importance of how proper brushing, flossing, and healthy nutrition impact their oral health in a fun, interactive, and positive manner. By following these guidelines, our goal is to help your child grow up with healthy teeth and gums that will last them a lifetime!