Extra Care for Kids

At the Michel A. Lavoie and Associates’ Dental Clinic, we take special care of children. A game area is setup for them. Our qualified staff and dentists use their knowledge and skills in psychology to make kids feel comfortable and at ease.

The first visit is meant to be a fun and pleasant one and can be done from the first appearance of teeth, around a year old. The clinic’s dentists often suggest the age of 3, as this is the age at which the child is able to understand and appreciate the value of the visit. However, if you have any doubt about a possible cavity or buccal health problem, it is important to rapidly see a dentist.

At each visit, the dentist and hygienist will give dental hygiene advice. The hygienist can also demonstrate the right brushing method and the use of dental floss. They will suggest using a fluoride toothpaste, if necessary fluoride supplements and to pay close attention to sugary snacks and acidic beverages. It is also primordial to remind parents to never let a child fall asleep with a milk bottle since the milk (or worse still, the juice) is in contact with the teeth and dental plaque for a long time. Furthermore, the decreased salivation during sleep increases the mouth’s acidity, thus encouraging cavity formation. Bottle tooth decay can spread quickly and sometimes, parents have the impression that the teeth are already decayed before they even come out.