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Learn all about your child oral health, hygiene and cleaning tips and advice, and everything you need to know about children's dental care.


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 causes tooth sensitivity in children and teens?

What causes tooth sensitivity in children and teens?

Similar to adults, children and teens can also experience tooth sensitivity. This may be marked by stinging, tingling or even painful sensations. Our Burnaby dentists share reasons your child or teen's teeth may be sensitive and how we can address this issue.

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What problems can excessive thumb sucking cause?

What problems can excessive thumb sucking cause?

Thumbsucking can have a negative effect on your child's oral health if it persists past a certain age. Our Burnaby dentists list the specific issues this habit can cause. 

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What should I know about my teen's wisdom teeth?

What should I know about my teen's wisdom teeth?

Many teens have wisdom teeth emerge between the ages of 17 and 21. Here, our Smile Town Burnaby dentists share some facts both parents and teens should know about wisdom tooth eruption and development. 

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What are the most common dental injuries in children and how can I prevent them?

What are the most common dental injuries in children and how can I prevent them?

Children with special needs - and their parents - have unique concerns when it comes to their dental care. Our Dental injury in children is a common problem for kids and parents. Today, our Smile Town Burnaby dentists list the most common dental injuries in kids and how they may be prevented. 

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Dental Care for Children with Special Needs

Dental Care for Children with Special Needs

Children with special needs - and their parents - have unique concerns when it comes to their dental care. Our dentists at Smile Town Burnaby discuss how we can help your child get the care they deserve. 

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Which is worse for your kid's teeth - natural or processed sugars?

Which is worse for your kid's teeth - natural or processed sugars?

Most parents know that sugar is bad for their children's teeth and causes cavities. But while some foods contain processed sugars, others have natural sugars. Which is worse for your kid's teeth, and what can we do to prevent decay? Our Smiletown Burnaby dentists explain in this post.

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Do kids really need orthodontics?

Do kids really need orthodontics?

Younger children can sometimes experience issues that can be corrected with orthodontic treatment. Our SmileTown Burnaby dentists discuss how early detection can help your kid's orthodontic health. 

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Causes of Oral Health Issues in Teens

Causes of Oral Health Issues in Teens

Many oral health issues can come up for teens as their bodies change. Our SmileTown Burnaby dentists list problems that can occur and how they can be prevented or addressed. 

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Bath, Brush, Book & Bed: Structuring Your Child’s Nighttime Routine

Bath, Brush, Book & Bed: Structuring Your Child’s Nighttime Routine

For parents with little ones at home, corralling their children into bed every night can be a challenge. The house becomes a flurry of activity after dinner, and kids can put up a battle against brushing their teeth and going to sleep even though their little bodies are exhausted from their day. What to do? Our SmileTown Burnaby dentists share some advice. 

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Your Child's First Filling

Your Child's First Filling

No parent looks forward to learning that their child has a cavity. However, children will also take this news much harder than the adults in their life will. Today, our Smiletown Burnaby dentists offer some advice about preparing your child for their first filling. 

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Teens & Dental Health: The Affects of Smoking

Teens & Dental Health: The Affects of Smoking

Resisting peer pressure can be hard for teens. But when it comes to smoking especially, it's important that parents arm them with the tools they need to resist – both for their long-term health, and for their oral health.

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The Teething Process: FAQs

The Teething Process: FAQs

Teething can be a difficult and uncomfortable process for both you and your baby. however, if you know what to expect ahead of time, and how to handle the issues that arise, it can go a lot more smoothly.

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Stages of Oral Development: Ages 4 - 6

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.

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5 Oral Health-Friendly Dinner Ideas

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.

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

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!

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Brushing & Flossing Tips for Kids & Parents

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.

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Early Childhood Tooth Decay

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.

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Cavity Prevention for Kids

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.

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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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5 School Lunch Ideas to Promote Your Child's Oral Health

5 School Lunch Ideas to Promote Your Child's Oral Health

Not all lunch foods are created equal when it comes to your kid's health. Here are 5 ideas for packing school lunches that, along with regular brushing and flossing, will help promote your child's oral health!

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Orthodontics: The Benefits of Early Intervention

Orthodontics: The Benefits of Early Intervention

While crowded or misaligned primary teeth will eventually be replaced, there are many benefits to early identification and intervention when it comes to orthodontic issues. Here, our Smile Town Burnaby dentists walk you through the benefits of interceptive orthodontics.

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