Wisdom Teeth: Development & Extractions
While most people don’t remember much about when their baby teeth were replaced by permanent teeth, most adults do remember when their last set of permanent molars – their wisdom teeth – came in!
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How are Pediatric Dentists Different From General Dentists?
A pediatric dentist is a dental specialist who deals specifically with the oral health care of children, from infants to teenagers.
Dental Care For Children With Special Needs
Some parents of children with special needs may experience anxiety or have questions about their child's dental care and experience. Here, our Smiletown Burnaby dentists walk you through our process and experience working with children with a whole range of special needs.
Dental Care for Special Needs Children
It is estimated that more than 200,000 children in Canada are living with disabilities. In today's post, our Burnaby children's dentists share some tips on choosing the right dentist for your special needs child, and treatment options that are available to help get your child the care they need.
My teen wants a tongue piercing, is it safe?
Teens love to express their individuality through their appearance, which is why oral piercings are becoming increasingly popular with teens. But is tongue, lip or cheek piercing actually safe? Here our Burnaby children's dentist explains some of the risks involved in oral piercings.
Is dental sedation safe for children?
Your Burnaby Smile Town dentist may recommend sedation for your child if they are scheduled to undergo a long complex dental procedure, or if your child is very young, nervous or has special needs. Dental sedation is a safe way for children to receive dental treatment that would otherwise be too stressful or even impossible for them to undergo.
When should my child have their first dentist appointment?
As soon the first baby teeth erupt, children need dental care. This may seem surprisingly young, but there are many good reasons that your child should visit the dentist early.
Baby’s First Year of Oral Health: Tips for Parents
Here are a few tips for parents from out Smile Town North Delta children’s dentist on how to handle baby’s first year of oral health.
How To Keep Your Teen’s Smile Healthy
For teens who established good oral hygiene routines as children, keeping their teeth and gums healthy as the grow into young adulthood should come naturally. That said, here are some tips from our Burnaby dentists on how to keep teen’s smile’s healthy.
Early Baby Tooth Loss: What To Do
Baby teeth are supposed to fall out to be replaced by permanent teeth, but sometimes they can fall out too early. Find out what to do when this happens.
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