News & Updates

Stages of Oral Development: Ages 4 - 6

Children's mouths are in a constant state of development throughout the infant and teenage years. Here, you'll learn what to expect in your child's oral development between the ages of 4 and 6.

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!

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.

5 Oral Health-Friendly Dinner Ideas

While brushing and flossing are core to lifelong oral health, food plays a significant role in keeping your family's smile healthy. Here, we at Smile Town Burnaby propose 5 ideas for making your dinners more oral health-friendly.

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.

Fun & Silly Tooth & Dental Health Products on Amazon.ca

Smile Town Burnaby has selected their favourite handy (and sometimes silly) dental tools and toys from Amazon.ca to help promote your child's oral health!

Brushing & Flossing Tips for Kids & Parents

Brushing and flossing are the foundation of you and your kid's oral hygiene. But how can you be sure that your child's teeth are getting the proper daily care they need? Our Smile Town Burnaby dentists offer some tips for improving kids' (and parents'!) daily oral health routine.

Early Childhood Tooth Decay

Although they will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth, primary teeth (or baby teeth) play key roles in your child's longterm dental health. Today our Smile Town Burnaby dentists walk through why primary tooth decay matters and how you can prevent it in your child.

Cavity Prevention for Kids

Dental care that kids receive over the course of their childhood is important to promoting lifelong oral health. There are many methods you can use to prevent cavities (or tooth decay) in your child's teeth, and our Smile Town Burnaby dentists are here to make a few recommendations.

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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