Dental Braces and Orthodontics
Children and teens are excellent candidates for orthodontic treatment because their jaws are still growing — making it the easiest time to guide teeth into ideal alignment. We assess every child's bite by age 7, even when no treatment is needed yet, so we can spot crowding, crossbites, or jaw issues before they become harder to correct.
When the time is right, we offer both Invisalign Teen clear aligners and traditional braces — and we work with your family's schedule, comfort level, and budget to choose the best path forward.
- First orthodontic assessment recommended at age 7
- Invisalign Teen — virtually invisible, removable for sports
- Traditional braces with smaller, more comfortable brackets
- Family-friendly scheduling and treatment payment plans
Sealants and Fluoride Treatment
Sealants and fluoride are two of the most effective cavity-fighting tools we have for kids — and they're quick, painless, and covered by most insurance plans. A dental sealant is a thin, protective coating we paint into the deep grooves of back teeth, where most childhood cavities form. It blocks bacteria from settling in.
Fluoride strengthens enamel from the outside in, making teeth more resistant to decay. Together, sealants and fluoride can reduce a child's cavity risk by up to 80% — a small investment that saves a lot of fillings down the road.
- Painless application — no drills, no needles
- Sealants protect the pits and grooves where cavities start
- Topical fluoride strengthens enamel against acid attacks
- Covered under most family insurance plans
Dental Cavities
Cavities are the most common chronic childhood disease — but they're also one of the most preventable. When they do happen, the most important thing is treating them quickly, comfortably, and without making your child afraid of the dentist. We use the smallest possible drill, plenty of numbing gel before any freezing, and tooth-coloured fillings that blend right in.
We also take time to explain what we're doing in age-appropriate language. Kids who understand the process feel in control, and that turns a scary experience into a confidence-builder.
- Tooth-coloured fillings that match natural enamel
- Topical numbing gel before any freezing
- Age-appropriate explanations to keep kids calm
- Laughing gas available for anxious children
Mouthguards
If your child plays hockey, basketball, soccer, or any contact sport, a custom mouthguard is one of the best investments you can make in their long-term dental health. Store-bought boil-and-bite guards are bulky, hard to talk in, and offer limited protection. Ours are lab-fabricated to fit your child's mouth exactly.
We also make custom night guards for kids who grind their teeth in their sleep — a surprisingly common habit that can wear down baby and adult teeth quickly.
- Custom-fit sport mouthguards for hockey, soccer, and more
- Comfortable enough kids will actually wear it
- Night guards for tooth-grinding (bruxism)
- Quick turnaround — usually ready in one week
Space Maintainers
When a child loses a baby tooth too early — from decay, an accident, or a tight extraction — the surrounding teeth can drift into the empty space, leaving no room for the permanent tooth waiting underneath. A space maintainer is a small, custom appliance that holds that gap open until the adult tooth is ready to erupt.
It's a quiet, simple piece of dentistry that prevents major orthodontic problems years down the road. Most kids forget they're even wearing one within a few days.
- Holds the space open for the permanent tooth underneath
- Prevents future crowding and orthodontic problems
- Custom-fitted from durable, comfortable materials
- Quick check-ups every six months to track eruption