Children's Dentist near Richmond Hill

Why Richmond Hill patients come to Aurora

Many Richmond Hill families look for a children's dentist near Richmond Hill who can see kids outside school hours. We are open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. A Saturday morning visit can fit before an afternoon at Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, or a quick trip home along Bayview Avenue.

Parents also tell us they like having the whole family in one place, so a child's checkup and a parent's cleaning can sometimes be booked close together. We accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan for eligible children and bill all insurance plans directly. If your child would feel more at ease hearing Farsi, Tamil or Tagalog, ask for a team member who speaks that language when you book.

What a first visit looks like for a young child

Children are welcome here from their very first visit. The Canadian Dental Association suggests a first checkup within six months of the first tooth, or by age one. That first visit is short. Your child may sit on your lap while the dentist counts teeth and looks at the gums. You get time to ask about teething, bottles, thumb sucking and how to brush a wriggly toddler.

Older children who have never seen a dentist are welcome too. We start slowly, show each tool first and stop if your child needs a pause.

Who treats children at our clinic

Parents sometimes search for a pediatric dentist in Richmond Hill and find us. It helps to know the difference. A paediatric dentist has completed extra years of specialty training in treating children. Our clinic does not have one. Children here are seen by our general dentists, who care for patients of every age and handle the everyday needs most kids have: checkups, cleanings, fluoride, sealants and small fillings.

Some children need care that a paediatric dental office is better set up to provide, such as treatment under general anaesthetic. If that is the case for your child, we explain why and help with the referral.

Habits that protect kids' teeth between visits

Small daily habits do more than any single appointment. These are the ones we talk about most with families:

• Help with brushing until your child can tie their own shoes well.
• Offer water between meals, and keep juice to mealtimes.
• Lift your child's upper lip now and then to look for white or brown spots.
• Ask about sealants once the back adult molars come in, usually around age six.
• Pack a mouthguard for hockey, lacrosse and other contact sports.