Pediatric Dentistry in Thornhill

• Experienced Child-friendly Dentistry

  As a dental practitioner with a long history of practical knowledge in pediatric dentistry and dentistry for patients with special needs, Dr. Groyeski is well-experienced in the oral health of kids from early life to their teenage years.

• Pediatric Dentistry Services in Thornhill Dental Clinic

  Developing good oral health habits early on for your child is critical for a lifetime of happy smiles. At Doncaster Dental Studio, you and your child's experiences at our Thornhill dental clinic will be filled with warmth, calm, and relaxation in the hands of world-class professionals.

  Book an appointment to discuss the following information concerning your child's oral health:

  • Pregnancy and your baby's teeth
  • Your child's first visit
  • Children with special needs
  • Tooth eruption
  • Oral habits (thumb sucking, pacifiers, etc.)
  • Prevention of cavities
  • Dental treatments for primary dentition
  • Behaviour management for young dental patients
  • Sedation

• Developing the Right Habits

  Please remember that the children's dentist monitors and confirms your child's oral health for most of their early years. These are the years that the proper dental practices must be instilled to make sure of a lifetime with healthy and strong teeth.

  Dentists for children anywhere in Thornhill should be aware of how to find issues associated with inadequate dental care and advise strategies of addressing improvements of habit. At Doncaster Dental Studio, we emphasize the importance of developing the right habits to ensure a lifetime of healthy and happy, beautiful smiles!

Restoration (Baby & Permanent Teeth)

When your child is born, they have 20 baby teeth, also called primary teeth. As they grow older, those teeth gradually shed and are replaced by permanent teeth. Though each child's primary teeth grow out (erupt) at different times, typically by six months of age is when the first baby teeth become visible. Due to the enamel of baby teeth being thinner than permanent teeth, cavities can progress more quickly; when it comes to child tooth restoration, the sooner the restoration, the easier it is to prevent more severe problems as the child grows.

Dental Sealant

For children, learning to brush their teeth daily is an essential and effective method of maintaining oral health in the long term. However, there exist some secondary protective measures that are even better at reducing the risk of cavities. Dental sealants, a thin protective coating painted (painlessly) on the teeth, are a proven method of protecting both primary and permanent teeth from cavities.

Studies show that dental sealants prevent 80% of cavities for the first two years, and can continue to void off 50% of cavities for up to four years. Moreover, dental sealants can remain on the teeth for as long as nine years. Though routine checkups at the dentist's office are recommended for maintenance to ensure the sealants do not wear.

Root Canal Treatments

All primary teeth and permanent teeth are composed of a pulp, which is a tissue that fills the root of the tooth with blood vessels and nerves. In the case of infections or damage due to cavities or physical trauma, a root canal can save the tooth by removing the compromised pulp without extracting the tooth, therefore keeping the tooth in place.

For children, the shedding of primary teeth must occur at the right time; otherwise, complications with chewing or speech may arise. A root canal may save a primary tooth and keep it in place until it is ready to fall at the appropriate time.