Prevention and Dental Treatment for Children in Langley

Prevention

Prevention is the key.

Preventative practices in children’s dentistry include new patient exams, routine check-ups, radiographs, and fluoride treatment. You do not need a referral to visit Glow, simply call us up and make an appointment.

We recommend that your baby’s first visit to the dentist should be made around their first birthday. During this visit, we’ll learn more about your child’s and family’s unique needs. You’ll fill in a new patient form and our attentive staff may ask some follow-up questions to better understand how we can best serve you. Don’t worry – using age-appropriate language and communication techniques, we’re confident your child will enjoy every minute of their visit. You set the pace and we’ll follow.

During your visit, we’ll go over the growth and development of your child’s teeth and mouth and offer tips and recommendations for brushing, flossing, and creating healthy oral habits. We will clean your child’s teeth and may take radiographs if necessary. Dr. Fran will thoroughly examine your child’s mouth and discuss relevant findings. There will be lots of time for questions, too.

After the examination has finished, we offer goodies and prizes to your brave little one. We then recommend regular check-ups and cleanings every six months to build familiarity with our team and the upkeep of your child’s healthy, happy smile. Baby teeth also have a thinner outer enamel surface than the adult teeth which allows cavities to progress much faster. This is another reason regular checkups are essential for children.

Consults

Been referred? We’ll contact you.

If you have been referred to Glow by your family dentist, we’ll get in touch with you to make a consultation appointment.

It is very important to meet the team before the treatment so your child can familiarize themselves with our staff and practice. Dr. Fran will carefully examine your child’s oral condition and assess their feelings around treatment. We also want to hear more about your child’s background and expectations. Once we have all met and have all the information, Dr. Fran and his team will discuss an individualized prevention and treatment plan for your child.

At the consultation visit, our receptionist will verify the treatment cost estimate with your insurance company so you’ll know what you need to pay before we start treatment. We can also offer a variety of payment options to best suit your needs.

Treatments

Effective treatments for all your dental needs.

Just like with any part of the human body, a myriad of issues may require dental treatment. We’re here to make your child’s treatment as efficient and effective as possible while maintaining a positive experience.

Dental Treatments

These may include fillings, crowns (small or large cavities), extractions, space maintainers, cosmetic dentistry for children, tongue and lip tie procedures, sports guards, or fluoride (SDF) treatment.

Sealants

Using dental sealant is an effective strategy that seals and protects the deep grooves of the teeth, preventing food and bacteria from being trapped on the hard-to-clean surfaces of the teeth.

Small Cavities

If the cavity is small enough, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can be ‘painted’ onto the tooth to stop the progression of the cavity. Other small cavities are generally treated with white composite resin restorations.

Large Cavities

When the cavity reaches a certain size and depth, baby teeth root canal treatment (pulpotomy) or crowns may be needed. Dr. Fran offers both options of stainless steel crowns and white zirconia crowns.

Lip and Tongue Tie

We use a state-of-the-art tissue laser to release both lip and tongue ties to improve nursing and help correct speech difficulties.

Sports Guard

Any child who participates in a contact sport (football, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, cycling, skateboarding…just to name a few) will benefit from talking to Dr. Fran about using a sports guard. Even if your child is playing just for fun, a sports guard can help prevent serious dental injuries during sports.

Sedation

Safe sedation, safe experience.

We offer different levels of sedation to allow for a safe and positive experience for children undergoing dental treatments. We understand that this can be a highly stressful event and we’re here to support your child through it. Learn More.

Laughing Gas

Nitrous Oxide – or laughing gas – is a very safe and effective agent that can help your child relax for minor dental procedures. It is administered with a mask that goes over your child’s nose and wears off quickly so your child can get back to having fun as soon as possible.

Oral Conscious Sedation

When songs, TV, and laughing have all failed to calm your little one, oral conscious sedation can be considered. It is given in a liquid form and allows your child to be fully relaxed. Some children may fall asleep or become drowsy but they will remain conscious throughout the procedure.

General Anesthesia

For children with acute dental anxiety who have to undergo extensive treatments, we offer general anesthesia. We work with highly-skilled anesthesiologists to safely send your child to sleep for dental treatments. Your child will experience no pain or memory of the procedure.

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