A pediatric dentist is a specialist that has received an additional two years of post-graduate training. Dr. Ber is not a pediatric dentist, he is a general dentist that loves seeing kids, and he is also licensed to diagnose and treat dental problems in children.
Families enjoy the convenience and trust that stems from everyone seeing the same dentist. We are trained in providing the basic dental care that children need. In the event that your child would require specialty care, we will refer your child to a Calgary pediatric dentist.
Basic Pediatric Dentist Tips for Parents
Too many people have had negative dental experiences as a kid. That is why we encourage you to bring your child into the office while they are still very young. In fact, we will see your child as early as one year of age. We feel this early interaction goes a long way for establishing a trusting and positive association with going to the dentist. Establishing good dental hygiene means healthy smiles for a lifetime.
Below are a several helpful pediatric dentistry tips:
- Establish a daily routine for brushing your child’s teeth at an early age.
- Only use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste with a soft toothbrush. Teach your child to spit out the toothpaste after brushing since kids tend to swallow it.
- Brushing your child’s teeth should be fun! Singing a song while they brush is not only fun, but it will encourage them to continue brushing for the duration of the song.
- Fluoride treatments can be beneficial when your child gets older. Fluoride will protect the permanent teeth when they come in and will make them more resistant to decay.
- At two or three years of age you can floss between each baby molar. Flossing is a good habit to instill when your child has enough dexterity to do in on their own.
- Be proactive and don’t put off bringing your child in for a routine check-up. It is important not to wait until they have a problem. We don’t want a child to associate pain with going to the dentist. Fun visits to the dentist early, make for positive experiences down the road.
Give us a call at (403) 253-9225 to schedule your child’s dental appointment today.
