Smile Success for Your Whole Family: A Calgary Parent’s Guide to Stress-Free Dental Care
Let’s face it getting your entire family to the dentist can feel like a significant undertaking. Add in a child with dental anxiety or a teen who thinks flossing is optional, and it’s enough to make parents want to hide! At The Port Dental Clinic, we’re not just dental professionals, we’re families too. We understand […]
Nurturing Happy Smiles: Early Dental Care for Calgary Kids
A child’s first dental visit is a joyous milestone! At The Port Dental Clinic, we strive to make these early experiences delightful, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent oral health and a positive attitude towards dental visits. Why Start So Young? The Benefits of Pediatric Dentistry Your Child’s First Visit: Fun, Not Fearful […]
What is the Role of Thumb Sucking in Child’s Dental Development
Thumb sucking is a natural reflex observed in many infants and toddlers. For some, it’s a comforting mechanism; for others, it’s a habit formed before birth. But as children grow, especially once they begin teething, the implications of thumb sucking on dental development come into the spotlight. This article delves into the nuances of this […]
Teach Your Kids About Dental Hygiene: 5 Fun and Easy Methods
But let’s be honest. Convincing a child to brush their teeth, floss, and visit the dentist regularly can be quite a challenge. From resistance to brushing to fear of dentists, a multitude of obstacles can stand in the way. To add to the complexity, parents often juggle this task with many other duties in their […]
How To Prepare Your Child for Their First Visit to the Pediatric Dentist
A child’s first dental visit can be a momentous occasion. It marks the start of a lifelong commitment to oral hygiene and good dental health. However, this initial encounter with the dentist can also bring about apprehension and fear for many children. As a parent, your role in preparing your child for this experience is […]
A Parent’s Guide to Children’s Dental Care: Establishing Healthy Habits Early
Caring for children’s dental health is important from the moment the first milk teeth erupt. If these are not properly taken care of, more complicated issues may develop that compromise the mouth health of the youngster. One of the major issues with children’s dental health in our nation is caries in infants’ teeth. Untreated childhood […]
Post-Treatment Care for Children Following Root Canal Treatment
Root canals are an important procedure for preserving the health of teeth that have been damaged or decayed. Root canals may be needed for children to treat severe tooth pain and prevent further damage to the tooth. While these procedures can successfully restore oral health, proper post-treatment care is essential for a full recovery. Generally, […]
Preparing Your Child for Their First Root Canal Treatment? Here’s What You Need to Know
Even though surgery may seem like the only option when a child’s tooth becomes badly infected, your pediatric dentist may recommend root canal treatment to preserve the affected tooth. Your kid may require an appointment with a pediatric dentist for root canal surgery. This may be necessary to remove the diseased pulp from the child’s […]
Why do your kids need to see the dentist frequently in their early years?
The first dental appointment for your child is a significant milestone, but it might be more effective than some parents realise. We know you place great significance on your child’s health, but this focus should also extend to their dental health. Once a child is old enough, most parents schedule an appointment for their child […]
How to take care of your child’s oral health this summer?
It’s summer already, and children will be back home after their post-pandemic schooling experience. As a parent, this is your time to ensure your kids join back their school cavity-free since poor dental health affects their smiles and confidence. A child’s capacity to thrive at home and in school is jeopardized if they have an […]