What to Expect at KidsDent in Etobicoke

Your child’s first visit is designed to establish trust through open communication with you and your child.

We usually ask that you and your child arrive 15 minutes before their first appointment to fill out paperwork. You can save a bit of time by accessing our new patient forms and bringing them with you.

We will need to know any information about previous dental visits and health history and your child’s current medications and dosages, if any. The more information you can give us, the more personalized and comprehensive a plan we can provide you.

After your child’s first appointment, we we will discuss with you a customized check-up schedule as some children require more frequent check-ups than others. Dental issues can arise quickly in children, but regular check-ups can catch problems early and prevent them from worsening.

Your child’s visit will begin with a “Caries Risk Assessment” to look for signs of cavities. We will also discuss oral hygiene instructions, diet and nutrition, and oral habits, like thumb-sucking or pacifier use.

If your child is young, we will show you the “knee-to-knee” exam method. This just means that you will hold your toddler or infant in your lap while we work unless they are comfortable in our dental chair.

We do everything we can to keep your child comfortable and establish trust with you both. This means we will walk you through everything we are doing and explain why.

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