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How should I prepare my child for their first visit to the orthodontist?

How should I prepare my child for their first visit to the orthodontist?

Our dentists at SmileTown Burnaby always do our best to keep your child at ease during their appointments. However, our dentists would still like to share some advice to help you and your child prepare for their first orthodontist visit.

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How are kid's dental services and orthodontics linked?

How are kid's dental services and orthodontics linked?

Your child's pediatric dentist and orthodontist can both play major roles in caring for their oral health. In today's post, our dentists in Burnaby discuss the link between children's dental care and orthodontics.

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Fun Facts About Orthodontics for Kids

Fun Facts About Orthodontics for Kids

While children may not be too fond of hearing that they require orthodontic treatment, there are some ways to help pique their interest. In this post, our Burnaby dentists share some fun facts about orthodontics to discuss with your kids!

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What Not to Say to Children About Visiting The Dentist

What Not to Say to Children About Visiting The Dentist

There’s lot’s of advice out there telling parents how to talk to their children about visiting the dentist. Today, we’re here to tell you what not to say!

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Dental Books for Kids: Melvin The Magnificent Molar, by Julia Cook

Dental Books for Kids: Melvin The Magnificent Molar, by Julia Cook

The Smile Town Burnaby Book Club: For Ages 3 and up, Melvin the Magnificent Molar by Julia Cook is the perfect book for teaching children all about their teeth!

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Relieving Dental Fear & Anxiety in Children

Relieving Dental Fear & Anxiety in Children

Every child has different needs when it comes to dental care. Some simply feel more anxious or afraid of visiting the dentist than others. Here, our Smile Town Burnaby dentists suggest some techniques for you to relieve your child's dental anxiety leading up to and during dental appointments. 

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3 Books to Read to Your Kids Before Visiting the Dentist

3 Books to Read to Your Kids Before Visiting the Dentist

Dentist appointments can sometimes cause children to feel discomfort. One way for them to overcome this is by understanding what happens at the dentist. Here are 3 books you can read with your child to help them mentally prepare!

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When should my child have their first dentist appointment?

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. 

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Tips on How Manage Your Child's Behaviour at the Dentist

Tips on How Manage Your Child's Behaviour at the Dentist

When it comes to easing your child's fears around visiting the dentist there are a number of easy techniques you can try. Here are a few tips from our children’s dentists on what you can do before, during and after your child's dental appointments.

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3 Books to Help Prepare Your Child for a Dentist Appointment

3 Books to Help Prepare Your Child for a Dentist Appointment

When it comes to helping children not be afraid of the dentist, parents and caregivers play an important role. A fun and easy way to help you child to prepare for their upcoming dental appointment is with age appropriate books. 

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