Family Dentistry

Your Trusted Family Dentist in Calgary

It doesn’t matter how old you are – your oral health will always be important. You need to see a dentist at every stage in life and it’s best if that habit starts when you’re young. So if you have children, bring them to our family dentist at Calgary’s Forest Lawn Dental Centre. We’ll help them feel comfortable and relaxed in a caring environment while offering the best of our dentists’ skills and experience to ensure healthy smiles. At Forest Lawn Dental Centre, we always put your health and the health of your family first – no added procedures, no pushiness – just reliable and trustworthy services. We don't see our patient as just patients; we view things differently and see our patient relationship as a partnership. We always work with you to ensure that you receive the treatment that's best for you. What's more, our dentists provide education and advice to best deal with your oral health.

When Should You First Start Bringing Your Child to a Dentist?

You should bring your child to the dentist within six months of seeing his or her first tooth emerge to ensure everything is in good working order when it comes to their oral health. Early dental visits are essential in ensuring that any potential problems are identified as soon as possible. With early dental visits you are creating the conditions for optimal dental health as your child develops. At the very latest, you should start bringing your child in for regular checkups by his or her first birthday. When it comes to a family dentist in Calgary, trust the experts at Forest Lawn Dental Centre – we’re a reliable, trustworthy, and skilled dentistry centre with a focus on your family’s oral health and won’t push you to have any more work done than you’re comfortable with.

After the initial visit, you should bring your child in for a checkup every six months. This ensures your child will have the benefit of regular cleanings and fluoride treatments in order to help prevent cavities for years to come. What's more, regular visits result in the added benefit of removing any apprehension or worry for future visits.

What happens during your child’s first visit to the dentist?

During the first visit, our friendly staff will introduce your child to the sights and sounds of our dentist office. This helps your child stay calm and relaxed during the visit and will hopefully minimize or eliminate the scariness and stigma of dentist visits.

Our family dentist in Calgary will also check your child’s mouth during this first appointment in order to make sure everything is developing correctly – from their newly emerging teeth to their gums, making sure their bite is not going to cause issues down the road, etc. We will inquire about thumb sucking and teething to track your child’s oral development as well. Your child's first visit is one of the most important dental appointments they will ever have as the information gleaned can help to set your child up to enjoy good oral health.

 What if there’s an emergency?

Childhood is a time of adventure with sports and other activities that can be physical and at times overly rambunctious. Accidents happen, and when they result in a dental emergency, don’t worry, we’ll be here to help. If you or your children have had an accident that requires dental work, give us a call at 403‑248‑7778. Our family dentist in SE Calgary can provide emergency services for patients of all ages. Set up an appointment today!