Children's Dental Care in Newmarket

Our general dentists provide children’s dentistry in Newmarket for infants, children and teenagers: first visits, regular checkups and cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, fillings, and care for toothaches and dental injuries. We also monitor how your child’s teeth and jaws develop at every visit, and we guide parents on brushing, flossing and diet at home. If your child needs treatment we do not provide, we will say so and help you arrange a specialist referral.

The Canadian Dental Association recommends a first visit by your child’s first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth erupting — whichever comes first. These early visits are short and gentle: a look at the teeth and gums, a check of how the jaws are developing, and a conversation with you about feeding, soothers and cleaning baby teeth. Starting early builds a positive routine and lets small problems be caught while they are still simple.

Many children do well with a checkup and cleaning every six months, but there is no single schedule for every child. A child who gets cavities easily, is having orthodontic monitoring, or has a health condition affecting the teeth may need shorter intervals; a low-risk child may need less. Your dentist will suggest an interval based on your child’s own teeth and review it as they grow.

Feeling nervous is normal, and we plan for it. We explain each step in words your child understands before we do it, work at an unhurried pace, let your child take breaks, and keep a parent close. For most children, a gentle first visit with no treatment beyond a look and a clean changes how they feel about coming back. If your child has had a difficult experience elsewhere, tell us when you book so we can plan the visit around it — and if a child’s needs ever go beyond what a family practice can comfortably provide, we will discuss referral options honestly.

A first visit usually includes a gentle examination of your child’s teeth, gums and bite, a cleaning if your child is ready for one, and fluoride treatment if it is appropriate. We check how the teeth are coming in and how the jaws are developing, and we talk with you about brushing technique, fluoride toothpaste amounts, snacks and drinks, and habits such as thumb-sucking. You will leave knowing what looks healthy, what we are watching, and when to come back.

Brush twice a day with a soft-bristled brush and fluoride toothpaste — a rice-grain smear for children under three, a pea-sized amount from age three to six — and help or supervise until your child can tie their own shoes reliably, which is a good marker of the dexterity brushing needs. Floss once a day where teeth touch, keep sugary snacks and drinks to mealtimes, and avoid putting a baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice. We are happy to demonstrate technique at your child’s visit.

We are open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., which gives families after-school and weekend options. Call (905) 836-6111 and tell us what you need — for example, siblings booked back to back — and we will find the closest available time. If your child is in pain, call us as early in the day as you can and we will do our best to see urgent cases promptly.

If we find something that needs treatment — a cavity that needs a filling, for example — we explain what we found, show you where it is, and go through the options, including waiting and monitoring when that is safe. Before any procedure you will know what it involves, how the area will be frozen so your child is comfortable, how long it takes, and what the cost is that your dentist confirms after the assessment. Nothing goes ahead without your agreement, and your child will know what to expect in words they understand.

For eligible families, yes — children’s routine dental care is a central part of the CDCP, including services such as exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, X-rays and fillings for children. Coverage is based on your family’s eligibility, which is assessed first, and it follows the CDCP fee guide, which may not match the clinic’s full fee — so a portion of a treatment can still be payable by you. Contact our office before your visit and we will help you confirm what applies to your child.

Call our office at (905) 836-6111 and describe what is happening — we will advise you and offer the next available appointment. For a knocked-out permanent tooth, hold it by the crown (not the root), keep it moist in milk or in the cheek, and seek care as quickly as possible — timing matters. A knocked-out baby tooth should not be put back; bring your child in to be checked. For uncontrolled bleeding, swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, or a suspected jaw injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. More on urgent care: emergency dental care in Newmarket.