At Schonsee Dental, gentle kids dentistry is at the heart of what we do, making every visit to the dentist positive and comfortable for your child and your family. We tailor our approach to each child, using age-appropriate explanations and techniques to ensure every visit is a positive experience for both kids and parents.
What Is Gentle Kids Dentistry?
Gentle kids dentistry is our commitment to creating a supportive, friendly dental environment for children, from infants and toddlers right through to teens. Our Edmonton dental clinic offers a full range of children’s services, including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, mouthguards, and space maintainers. These are all delivered in a gentle, behaviour-friendly setting so kids feel at ease and supported while learning how to care for their teeth.
When Should Kids First Visit?
We recommend scheduling your child’s first dental visit by age one, or within six months of their first tooth appearing. Early childhood visits focus on comfort, building a trusting relationship, and providing coaching for both parents and kids. Our team uses family-friendly scheduling to make visits work for your routine, and every appointment is paced to keep the experience stress-free.
How Do We Make Dental Visits Comfortable?
We know many children can feel nervous about going to the dentist, which is why we prioritize a welcoming, comfortable environment designed especially for our youngest patients. Our positive, patient approach, including breaks as needed and simple explanations of every step, helps children grow confident in the dental chair.
When extra support is needed (for example, if a child is anxious or requires longer procedures), we offer nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas) to help children relax and feel completely at ease during their treatment.
What Services Are Included in Gentle Kids Dentistry?
Our children’s dental services cover everything from routine checkups and gentle cleanings to preventive care like fluoride treatments and dental sealants. We also create custom sports mouthguards to protect children’s teeth during physical activities, and space maintainers when a child loses a baby tooth early to support healthy dental development.
Oral health education is woven into every visit, teaching children and parents how to brush, floss, and care for young teeth at home. Our clinic’s approach always aims to create lifelong habits that result in healthier smiles for years to come.
How Do We Support Parents?
Our team keeps parents involved at every step of their child’s visit, from parent coaching and answering your questions, to explaining any recommendations specific to your child’s development or needs. We use behaviour-friendly pacing so appointments flow at a child-friendly pace, not a rushed one. If your child has medical conditions, previous dental experiences, or special concerns, we encourage you to share that before the visit so we can make the experience as smooth as possible.
Making Kids’ Dental Care Convenient
We understand that families have busy schedules, so we offer evening and weekend dental appointments. New families and patients of all ages are always welcome in our Edmonton, NW clinic at 16729 71 St NW.
For insurance and payment, we accept most major dental plans, participate in the Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP), and offer direct billing for your convenience, helping to minimize paperwork so you can focus on your child’s care.
Welcoming New Patients
If you’re new to Schonsee Dental or bringing your child for their first visit, we’re happy to answer your questions and help you prepare. As a welcome, we offer a $50 Visa card with a new patient exam, x-rays, and cleaning.
If you have questions about our approach, your child’s individual needs, or how gentle kids dentistry works at our clinic, please call us at 780-540-5324 or visit us in person.