A lifetime of smiles starts with a good foundation
Starting early helps kids build strong oral hygiene habits and ensures their smile stays healthy as they grow. We understand that family care can be both rewarding and demanding, and children often need a little extra time, attention, and understanding. A healthy smile is such a big part of childhood, let’s give your child the best start with personalized, compassionate care.
Getting ready for your first appointment
You can help your child prepare by talking to them about the visit in a positive, age-appropriate way. As your trusted Langley Dentist, we’re here to create a positive first impression for your child, one that builds trust and sets the stage for lifelong dental wellness.
Our goal is to make the first appointment relaxed, welcoming, and even a little fun. For many kids, fear of the unknown causes more anxiety than the visit itself, so here’s what they can expect:
Talk and Listen
We’ll take time to talk to both you and your child, explain what we’re doing and why, and introduce some of the tools we use, always using kid-friendly language. Our goal is to make your child feel comfortable, safe, and involved.
Gently Examine
We’ll perform a gentle check of your child’s teeth, gums, tongue, and overall oral health. If we notice any areas that need extra attention, we’ll guide you on how to care for those spots at home and flag them for future visits.
Educate
We may ask your child to show us how they brush, and then give gentle coaching to help them improve their technique. It’s also a great time to answer any questions you or your child may have, we love making oral health fun and easy to understand.
Contact us today
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most children begin teething around 6 months old. We recommend scheduling their first dental visit by age 1 or within six months of their first tooth appearing. If your child is experiencing discomfort or something seems off, don’t wait, early visits are key to prevention.
Baby teeth do more than just hold space for adult teeth. They help shape your child’s face, support speech development, and build early confidence in their smile. Pain or issues with baby teeth can affect how your child eats, speaks, and interacts with others, so keeping them healthy is essential.
This varies based on your child’s needs and comfort level, but most first visits last around one hour. We’ll go at your child’s pace to make sure it’s a positive experience.
Just like adults, children benefit from regular dental visits every six months, unless your dentist recommends otherwise. If your child is complaining about pain, rubbing their jaw, or avoiding certain foods, schedule a visit sooner.
Your child’s mouth is a complex system of teeth, gums, tongue, joints, and more. Gum issues like redness, swelling, or bleeding can be signs of deeper problems and shouldn’t be ignored. Healthy gums are essential to maintaining overall oral health and development.
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