Answers to the questions Waterdown parents ask most about children's dental care, first visits, cavities, sedation, insurance and more.
By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth, whichever comes first.
Up to age 12. After that we will help you transition to a family dentist and pass on your child’s full records.
No. Dr. Mansour is a pediatric specialist, but any parent can call us directly without a referral from another dentist.
Every six months for most children. Children at higher cavity risk may benefit from every three or four months.
Yes, always. Parents are welcome in the treatment room at every appointment.
Yes: we open in September 2026 and are booking now. Call or text (289) 799-3355.
Children generally lack the fine motor control to brush effectively until around age seven or eight. Until then, brush for them or after them: especially at bedtime.
A smear the size of a grain of rice under age three, and a pea-sized amount from three to six. Fluoride toothpaste is recommended for most children.
As soon as two teeth touch, usually between ages two and three.
Frequency matters more than quantity. Constant grazing, sippy cups of juice or milk, and bedtime bottles give bacteria a steady sugar supply and no recovery time.
It is normal in infancy and toddlerhood. If it continues past age four, or once permanent teeth start arriving, it can affect bite and jaw development, worth discussing at a checkup.
If they play any contact or collision sport, yes. A custom mouthguard fits better and protects far more reliably than a boil-and-bite version.
Baby teeth hold space for permanent teeth, and children need them to chew and speak properly. An untreated cavity in a baby tooth can cause infection, pain, and damage to the permanent tooth forming underneath.
Yes. We use digital X-rays, which reduce radiation exposure substantially, and we take them only when clinically needed.
Nitrous oxide is one of the safest and most widely used sedatives in pediatric dentistry. It wears off within minutes and your child stays awake and responsive throughout.
Yes: this is a large part of what we do. We go at your child’s pace, and if needed, comfort options from laughing gas through to sleep dentistry are available.
Yes. Tell us in advance what helps and what does not, and we will plan the visit around your child, quieter times of day, shorter appointments, no surprises.
Yes we do. We use the smallest sensor to ensure safety and the best results.
We can do X-rays on children as young as a few days old, but the idea is to get a look at what is going on inside. It depends on each child, but we recommend it when their teeth begin to touch.
We bill from the ODA Specialist Fee Guide, which reflects the additional training required to treat very young, anxious or medically complex children. We always provide a written estimate first.
Not always: many plans reimburse at the general practitioner rate. We can submit a pre-determination so you know your exact out-of-pocket cost before treatment.
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