Pediatric Dentistry

Trust our family dentist with your child’s smile
At Milltown Dental, we pride ourselves in providing a high standard of pediatric dentistry to best accommodate your child’s oral health needs. Our compassionate team of dental professionals understands the importance of establishing trusting and safe relationships with patients of all ages, but this is especially true for children who are new to oral health care.

This is why we strive to ensure that your little one’s initial experiences with our dentist are positive, educational, and fun!

Why is Pediatric Dentistry important for kids?

The average child will experience the eruption of their very first tooth during their first 6 months of life. Then, by the time they are about 6 or 7 years of age, they will start to lose their first set of baby teeth, which will ultimately be replaced by their secondary and permanent adult teeth.

A child’s baby teeth require special care and attention, as they are particularly susceptible to the spread of decay and infection. Moreover, these primary teeth are guides for the permanent teeth waiting to take their place. Because of this, professionals recommend that parents or guardians bring their children in for their very first dental visit right after the eruption of their first tooth, or before they turn one year of age.

In some cases, such as when an infant has trouble latching on during breastfeeding, parents may want to bring their child to a dentist even sooner as a common reason why some infants can’t breast feed is due to an underdeveloped frenulum. A problem that can be surgically fixed by tongue tie surgery to allow a little one to breastfeed normally.

What types of treatments are offered under Pediatric Dentistry?

Pediatric dentistry includes the following practices:

  • Infant and adolescent oral health check-ups, including dental caries (tooth decay) risk assessment
  • Providing oral health education for child patients, including demonstrations on how to properly care for their smile at home
  • Preventive services such as teeth cleaning, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants, in addition to nutritional and dietary recommendations
  • Early assessment of oral health issues such as improper bite (malocclusion) and respective treatment
  • Treatment of dental caries (cavities), gum diseases or other oral defects
  • Care for dental emergencies or accidents including injuries like tooth fractures or dislodged and knocked-out teeth

Pediatric Dentistry important for kids

Why trust our family dentist with your child’s smile?

Understandably, young children aren’t always capable of being completely cooperative or patient during their dental visits. Fortunately, our Milltown Dental team has great experience dealing with infant and adolescent patients. We know just how to assess and treat your child’s smile to ensure optimal comfort while they are seated in the dentist’s chair.

Because dental phobias often stem from an unpleasant childhood experience, it’s critical for children to have positive early experiences with the dentist and at the dental office. We are passionate about creating the most welcoming, friendly and fun dental care atmosphere for your little one. We avoid the use of any threatening or anxiety-evoking language with your child, including words such as “pain”,“needle”, “shot” or “drill”.

Child-Friendly Dental Office

Our dental office was designed to be a suitable care environment for patients of all ages. Children can enjoy our play area while they wait to be assisted by our friendly dentist and staff. We make it a priority to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone at all times.

A Relaxing Treatment Experience

In addition to our kid-friendly clinic atmosphere, we also offer TV entertainment in every one of our treatment rooms equipped with comfortable seating, special neck pillows and even a cushy blanket to help your child feel more secure and at ease (all of these accommodations are available for adults, as well!)

Milltown Dental believes in a gentle and compassionate approach to dental care with every patient we treat. We always walk our younger patients through every step of their appointment to avoid any surprises or uncertainties. We also believe in the importance of educating our child patients and creating a communicative environment where they can feel free to be curious and ask questions.

Instilling Good Oral Health Practices in Your Child at Home

Every child deserves to be taught about the importance of good oral health and dental care from an early age.

Below are some useful tips parents can use at home to help set their child’s smile up for success:

  • Monkey see, monkey do, so set a good example for your little one by brushing twice a day for two minutes each session, and flossing once a day, too.
  • When your child’s first tooth comes in, routinely wipe it clean using a soft damp washcloth. Wipe your child’s gums daily in the same way too before their first tooth erupts.
  • When it comes to brushing your child’s teeth once they are no longer an infant but too young to yet brush themselves, use only a pea-sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste, and remind them not to swallow it.
  • Floss your child’s baby molars for them daily until they are able to learn from you and successfully floss on their own.
  • After your child brushes and flosses, applaud them for sticking to their oral hygiene routine.
  • Let your child know that their oral health care efforts are not going unnoticed and that their smile looks beautiful and clean!

If you have any questions regarding our Pediatric Dentistry services, or would like to book a consultation with Dr. Julie, please call 833-318-3281 or contact us here.

Milltown Dental

840 Main Street East, Unit 3,
Milton, Ontario, L9T0J4,
Canada

Practice Hours:Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMThursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Additional Information: Alternating Saturdays: 8 AM - 3 PM

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Rita Fatallah
Rita Fatallah
2023-12-03
Dr. Julie is the most confident, knowledgeable and passionate dentist I have ever met! My daughter was diagnosed with a mild tongue tie the day she was born and at a few weeks old, I started searching endlessly on where to have her release done. As a worried mom, I wanted the best of the best treatment and thankfully, I was recommended to Dr.Julie. Let me tell you…Dr.Julie IS the definition of BEST of the BEST!! The moment I met her in person, I knew my 5 week old was in good hands. This is the EXACT person you want doing a tongue tie procedure. All the staff are incredibly kind, professional and genuine. The clinic is very clean and organized. For each appointment, I was greeted immediately and was brought in right away. You will initially watch a detailed informative video and then will meet with the dentist outlining the procedure. She did not pressure us what so ever. The actual laser treatment happens quick, yes your baby will cry (it’s normal) and finally you will be taught the daunting yet IMPORTANT stretches. Make sure to NOT skip them. Thank you Dr. Boudreault for showing me how to do them a million times and not once were you bothered. God bless you all. Best Regards, Baby Rose’s mom
Steve Borrelli
Steve Borrelli
2023-08-16
Wow ! First let me start off by saying thank you Anita & Nadia you both were unbelievable so helpful and respectful thank you for making me feel comfortable for my first time there. 2nd thank you to all the professionals in this establishment I strongly recommend this location they did a fantastic job. See you again !
Jennifer Murray
Jennifer Murray
2023-08-10
Dr. Julie is amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and makes you feel confident while making the decision about your babies oral ties. We're so happy we went with Milltown Dental to fix our daughters tongue tie, we truly felt like we were under the best care possible. Thank you Dr. Julie and team!
Andreaa N
Andreaa N
2023-01-31
Took my 2 month old for a lip and tongue tie. Dr. Julie was extremely knowledgeable, things I didn’t even know was part of a tie. I was so anxious going into the appointment that after watching the video and talking to Dr. Julie, I knew I had made the right decision in coming to this office. I also didn’t feel pressured at all, which also made me feel better about the decision. Everyone was very friendly and the office is very clean. Thank you Milltown Dental!! I Will definitely recommend to friends and family!!
Crypto Thumbs
Crypto Thumbs
2023-01-13
Always 5 stars at Milltown Dental. The staff is so friendly and they really know what they are doing. This is my go to place in a Milton.
Jen Marriott
Jen Marriott
2022-12-04
Dr. Julie is the best dentist ever!! I walked into Milltown Dental with severe anxiety and horrible teeth. With Dr. Julie's compassion, understanding, and master skills, I've left with confidence and faith that there's nothing we can't get through together. I owe my own and my family's smile to Dr. Julie and Milltown Dental. 💛
Kate H
Kate H
2022-09-01
If I could give more than 5 starts I would. Not only is Dr. Julie incredibly skilled but she is the kindest most ethical and empathetic dentist I have come across. She has a top-notch informative consultation process for those looking to explore tongue/lip ties for their babies. The office itself is a clean comfortable environment, staff are efficient and very friendly.
Mike Jongkind
Mike Jongkind
2022-07-29
Really fantastic experience here. Staff and dental professionals seem to genuinely care. It didn’t feel like they were just trying to sell me treatments. The hygienist I had was very professional and kind. The dentist was very personable and took the time to explain things to me. Would strongly recommend this office to anyone looking for a great dentist experience. UPDATE: I got invisilines here and the experience has been awesome. They explain everything in plain language and make it easy to understand the process. I was so impressed with how pleasant they made the treatment. Again, really great dentist practice. Strongly recommend.