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West Edmonton Children’s Dentistry

Your West Edmonton Choice for Children's Dentistry!

Donsdale Dental is pleased to offer dental services to patients of all ages! We are proud to offer Children’s Dentistry services suited specifically to children and their unique needs, from birth all the way to adolescence. As parents ourselves, we understand the particular worries and concerns that young children have when it comes to visiting the dentist. Visits to the dentist should always be an enjoyable experience, and we always do our best to provide care in a friendly, comfortable, and relaxing environment so that children enjoy their time here and leave enthusiastic and eager to continue with future dental visits.

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

Early Dental Visits Equal a Lifetime of Dental Health and Wellness!

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

At Donsdale Dental, we strive to make every child’s dental visit a happy one. That is why we offer “Happy Visits,” which introduce and acquaint your child with our dentist and hygienists, as well as with the process of a dental appointment in general. This helps alleviate any anxiety and encourages a lifetime of good oral health.

At your child’s first “Happy Visit,” our team of dentists and assistants will talk to you about your child’s oral health and development, and also allow your child to explore the dental operatory and equipment in a fun and engaging way. Once your child feels comfortable in the dental clinic environment, one of our gentle and caring dentists may attempt to undertake a professional dental cleaning and check-up. They will also discuss with you any areas where further attention may be needed. We know that good oral health starts early; this prepares children for a lifetime of good oral health and hygiene. We follow the recommendation of the Canadian Dental Association that children to have an assessment by a dentist within 6 months of the eruption of their first tooth, or by one year of age, whichever comes first.

Children’s Happy Visits

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

At Donsdale Dental, we strive to make every child’s dental visit a happy one. That is why we offer what is called a “Happy Visit” so we can acquaint your child with our dentists and hygienists to alleviate anxiety and encourage a lifetime of good oral health.

The Canadian Dental Association recommends that a child’s first dental visit occurs six months after the eruption of their first tooth, or at one year of age, whichever comes first and this is something our team fully supports.

What Happens at a Happy Visit?

At your child’s first “happy visit,” our team of dentists and assistants will talk to you about your child’s oral health and development and also allow your child to explore the dental operatory and equipment in a fun and engaging way.

After the happy visit, one of our gentle and caring dentists may attempt to undertake a professional dental cleaning and check-up and will also discuss with you any areas where further attention may be needed.

We know that good oral health starts early, and that’s why at our clinic, we love to see children of all ages and provide them with the happiest of experiences.

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist
Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

Cavity Free Club

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Donsdale Dental understands that it is always an exciting moment for your child when they are cavity free; our entire team is excited too! Every cavity free child at our clinic will be honored with a Cavity Free Club certificate at the end of their checkup, along with a special prize. They will also be entered into a monthly draw for 2 movie passes to let them know how proud of them we are!

Children’s Fillings and Extractions

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Donsdale Dental loves to see all kids smile, and we do our very best to make sure your child is at ease during all their dental visits. Our team understands that a visit to the dentist for treatment can sometimes be filled with anxiety both for child and parent. At our clinic, we strive to make all appointments as comfortable and stress-free as possible for everyone. We strongly believe in the ‘Tell-Show-Do’ method. We will first tell and show your child everything we are doing before we do it, which helps ensure there are no surprises. Once they are completely comfortable, we will proceed with treatment. We also provide overhead TV’s and music as an added method of distraction for your child, and we encourage them to bring along any special items from home that may help them feel a little braver in our dental chair! At Donsdale Dental, we make it our goal to provide your child with the best experience from the get-go so that they will value their dental health for a lifetime and be eager to return to our clinic.

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist
Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

Custom Sports Mouthguards

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

Any kind of contact sport can put children at risk for traumatic dental injuries, which happen all too often. Donsdale Dental is pleased to offer custom made mouthguards to properly fit your little athlete and protect their mouth, teeth, gums and jaw. We take an impression of your child’s teeth and have them choose the color of mouthguard they prefer. It may be the same as their team uniform or just something that shows their unique style! Our team highly recommends making a new sports guard every year in order to help protect your child’s developing teeth and to take into account any changes that may have happened in their mouth over the season, such as the loss of primary teeth or the growth of adult teeth. Contact Donsdale Dental to schedule your child’s appointment. Their athletic bodies and beautiful smiles will thank you!

Early Intervention Orthodontics

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Also called Interceptive Orthodontics, Early Intervention Orthodontics is used to help guide newly emerging teeth into position and correct any bite irregularities before they become a significant problem. At Donsdale Dental, we offer a wide range of early orthodontic treatments to help correct issues like thumb sucking, open bites, crossbites, crowding, and underdeveloped jaws in children that may not be old enough for traditional orthodontic treatment. Sometimes a child may lose a tooth too soon due to trauma, dental disease, or congenital reasons. If a tooth is lost too early, a space maintainer may be required to prevent further space loss and minimize future orthodontic issues.

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist
Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

What Are Space Maintainers?

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

Space maintainers are used to maintain the space from the lost tooth. By stabilizing the surrounding teeth, a space-maintained helps prevent the adjacent teeth from drifting into the area of the lost tooth. Made of metal and custom-fit specifically to your child’s mouth, space maintainers are small and unobtrusive, and most children adjust quickly to them after the first few days of placement. We usually recommend that a space maintainer is worn by the child until the adult tooth appears in the mouth.

Early Orthodontic Treatment

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It is always good practice to keep an eye on your child’s oral development. Our dental team is always on the lookout to identify any potential malocclusion (crowded/crooked teeth) or bite problems so we can actively intervene before they become more pressing issues. By using Orthodontic appliances, we can proactively align teeth, guide newly erupted teeth into position, and correct bite problems in advance. Well-aligned teeth are easier to keep clean and are less susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease, not to mention how a nice smile may affect the self-esteem of the child. Our team will assess your child’s mouth for any of these issues at every checkup. We also welcome you to speak to us to learn more about the benefits of early intervention orthodontics for your child.

Children's Dentistry | Donsdale Dental | West Edmonton | Family and General Dentist

Donsdale Dental is committed to making sure that children get a good head start on their journey of proper oral care. We are here to encourage and foster a love of oral hygiene that will last a lifetime! We are pleased to provide dental care to children of any age, to ensure that their teeth, gums, and smile are healthy from day one. If you have any questions about the oral health needs of your child, or you would like to set up an appointment, call Donsdale Dental at (780) 760-4000 and we will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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