Children's Dentistry in Aurora

What it is

Children's dentistry at our clinic is everyday dental care for kids, from the first tooth to the late teens. It is provided by our general dentists, who also care for parents and grandparents. We are not a paediatric dental office. For most children, general care covers what they need: checkups, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, X-rays when needed, and fillings for small cavities.

Baby teeth matter more than many parents expect. They hold space for adult teeth, help your child chew and speak clearly, and can get cavities quickly because their enamel is thin. The Canadian Dental Association suggests a first visit within six months of the first tooth, or by age one, whichever comes first. We see children from their very first visit. Early visits are short and focus on comfort and home care.

We keep each visit simple. Your dentist shows your child each tool before using it, gives it a friendly name, and lets your child feel it on a finger first. If your child needs a break, we stop. If a child needs care that is better done elsewhere, such as treatment under general anaesthetic, we explain why and help arrange a referral to a paediatric dental office.

Many Aurora families can use the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) for their children. Children under 18 may qualify when the family meets the plan's rules on income and access to dental insurance. We accept CDCP for kids. Our CDCP guide at /cdcp/ explains who can apply, how to apply, and what the plan covers.

Is it right for me?

• Your child's first tooth has come in, or your child has turned one
• It has been more than six months since your child's last checkup
• You see white chalky spots or brown marks near your child's gum line
• Your child says a tooth hurts with sweets, cold drinks or chewing
• Your child grinds at night or still sucks a thumb after the preschool years
• You would like hands-on help brushing a busy toddler or a reluctant teen

Step by step

1. Book a time that suits your childCall us or use our website form. Mornings often suit toddlers, while Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays help school-age kids.
2. Meet the chairYour child can sit in the chair, ride it up and down, and look at the mirror and light. We go at their pace.
3. Gentle look and countThe dentist counts teeth, checks gums and bite, and cleans and polishes. X-rays are taken only when your dentist feels they are needed.
4. Fluoride or sealants if helpfulFluoride varnish helps strengthen enamel. Sealants are thin coatings painted into the grooves of back teeth to help keep food and germs out.
5. Talk with youWe show you any spots of concern and share brushing, snack and bottle tips that fit your child's age.
6. Plan the next visitIf your child needs a filling or other care, you get a written estimate first. Then we book the next checkup.

How it compares

General information. Your dentist will explain what applies to you.

Benefits and risks

Cost and coverage

A child's visit is priced by the services done that day, such as the exam, cleaning, fluoride, sealants or X-rays, using the Ontario Dental Association fee guide as our reference. We bill insurance plans directly, so you usually deal only with any part your plan does not pay. For eligible children we accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan; depending on family income there may be a co-payment, and the plan sets its own rules about what it covers and how often. Families without insurance can ask about our in-house dental plan and student program. If your child needs fillings or other treatment, we give you a written estimate before we start.

What shapes your estimate

• Your child's age and how many teeth have come in
• Whether X-rays are needed at this visit
• Whether fluoride or sealants are recommended
• The number and size of any cavities
• Your child's insurance or CDCP coverage, including any co-payment

Read more about insurance and payment, the Canadian Dental Care Plan and IFHP coverage.

After your visit

• After freezing, watch your child for a few hours so they do not chew a numb lip, cheek or tongue
• Help children under six brush twice a day, and ask your dentist how much toothpaste suits your child's age
• Lift your child's upper lip once a month to look for white or brown spots
• Keep juice and sweet drinks to mealtimes, and offer water between meals
• Book the next checkup when your dentist suggests

Questions