Children’s Dentist Collingwood

Our dentists at Collingwood Family Dental recommend bringing your child in for their first appointment before the age of one or six months after their first tooth erupts, whichever comes first. This will help to ensure that their oral health is progressing normally and that there are no early signs of potentially serious oral health conditions. This is also a great opportunity for our team to show you how to brush your child’s teeth and answer any questions you may have about your child’s oral care.

If your child is older than one and hasn’t been to the dentist yet, there is no need to panic. However, we highly recommend scheduling a dental appointment for your child in Collingwood as soon as possible. Prioritizing your child’s oral health care at an early age will give them the best chance to grow up with a healthy smile!

To have your child covered under your Dental Insurance Plan, you will likely need to add them to your policy (if possible). If this option is available, you can call your Dental Insurance Provider, or your employer’s HR department, to speak with someone about having your child covered under your specific Dental Insurance Plan. However, Dental Insurance Plans can vary greatly, so you should speak with your Dental Insurance Provider, or employer’s HR department about your options for Dental Insurance coverage for your child.

Regardless of your child’s Dental Insurance coverage, we still recommend prioritizing visits to the Dental Office for your child. Our team at Collingwood Family Dental would be more than happy to help you schedule an appointment for your child and family at a time that works best for your family.

At Collingwood Family Dental, we do our best to stress to our patients the importance of proper oral health care for people of all ages. It’s important to note that primary teeth, also known as baby teeth, are extremely important to your child’s oral health and development. Primary teeth should not be ignored and disregarded as ‘teeth that just fall out’. This mentality can be extremely detrimental to a child’s oral health and lead to potentially serious oral health issues.

Here are a few benefits of primary teeth and reasons why they should be maintained with proper oral health care:

1. Jaw Development
Baby teeth help to promote the development and growth of the jaw bone, which helps to create a strong foundation for incoming permanent teeth

2. Chewing Properly
Having healthy baby teeth allows your child to chew and eat properly, allowing for easier digestion. Missing baby teeth, due to lack of oral care, can lead to misaligned teeth which may make it difficult for your child to chew properly

3. Easy Speaking
Children learn to speak while primary teeth are present. Altering the development or alignment of their jaw can have significant effects on their ability to speak naturally

4. Guides for Permanent Teeth
Your child’s baby teeth act as guides and placeholders for their future permanent adult teeth. Having properly aligned primary teeth sets the stage for properly aligned permanent teeth. Ignoring a decayed baby tooth can lead to serious infection, which can have a harmful impact on the development of the incoming adult tooth underneath

5. Prevention of Cavities with Regular Dental Visits
Cavities can cause early primary tooth loss, which affects the development of permanent teeth. Cavities can be monitored and addressed with regular visits to the dental office from an early age

6. Oral Health Habits Early
It’s very important to develop great oral health habits early in life as this sets the stage for a healthy smile later! When a child is taught proper oral health habits at an early age, they often carry those habits into adulthood

As you can see, visiting the dentist from a young age and taking care of a child’s primary teeth are extremely important. Our dentists and hygienists at Collingwood Family Dental are available to answer any of your questions about your child’s oral health care and routine. We’re happy to recommend toothbrushes, toothpaste, and a daily hygiene routine for your child when you schedule a visit to our Dental Clinic in Collingwood for a children’s dental appointment!