The dentist your kid actually likes.
No yelling, no bribing, no tears. We use tell-show-do, run on kid-time (longer slots, gentler pacing), and treat every child as the patient — not the parent's project. Sensory-friendly hours available.
What we focus on, by year.
First visit
By baby's first birthday, ideally. A 15-minute lap exam — your child stays on your lap the whole time. We count teeth, look for early decay, and answer your real question: what's normal.
Building trust
Twice-yearly cleanings with the kid-friendly hygienist. We use the tell-show-do method — every tool is explained and shown before it goes near a mouth. Sticker tree at the end, every time.
Bigger teeth, bigger talks
Adult teeth coming in. Sealants on the back molars. We start ortho assessments around 8 — most kids who need braces start at 9 or 10, not later. Honest answers about screen time and grinding.
Teen years
Wisdom-tooth monitoring. Invisalign or fixed braces if needed. The very honest conversation about sugary drinks, vaping, and oral piercings — without lectures, with photo evidence.
Quiet hours, dim lights, your pace.
For children with sensory differences, autism, anxiety, or trauma history, we run sensory-friendly hours twice a week at every location: dimmed overheads, no music, no other patients in the waiting area, and a 90-minute slot so we never have to rush. Many kids meet the dentist three times before any instrument touches a tooth.
- 90-minute slots
- Dimmed lighting
- No-touch first visit option
- Weighted blankets
- Visual schedule provided
- Ear-defenders + sunglasses
The parent test.
The sticker tree is what made my four-year-old want to come back. The fact that the dentist takes her seriously is what makes ME want to come back.
Our son is autistic and dentist visits used to be a meltdown every time. They booked us a quiet hour, dimmed the lights, and let him hold the suction. We've now had four visits without a single tear.
I've never seen a hygienist explain plaque to a six-year-old in a way that the six-year-old actually got it. He brushes more carefully now without any reminding.
Is it covered for kids?
Most parent insurance plans cover pediatric exams and cleanings 100%. Sealants are usually covered. Orthodontic assessments are always complimentary at our office, regardless of coverage.
What about kids without insurance?
Children under 12 from families on the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP) are covered for cleanings, exams, fillings, and extractions. We're a CDCP-registered provider and bill the plan directly.
Do you do sedation for kids?
We do nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for anxious kids ages 5+. Anything more serious — IV sedation or general anaesthesia — we refer to specialist pediatric clinics, never in-house.
How early should they start?
By the first birthday, or within 6 months of the first tooth. We know that sounds early — the goal is for them to be in a chair before they form any associations with pain. Builds trust early.
Family blocks book together.
We schedule whole families in adjacent rooms — adults and kids done in parallel, one trip, one parking ticket. Ask the front desk about family blocks at booking.
