Protection during play
Bring your questions about equipment, and describe how much contact is involved.
- What does my child’s sport mean for their teeth?
- Should we be considering a mouthguard?
- Does anything change with growth or new teeth?
For kids who never sit still
Pediatric Dentistry for Brooklands Residents
Hockey bags, water bottles and the odd stray elbow all raise dental questions. Our McPhillips Street clinic can talk about protecting an active child’s teeth.
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For families on the go
Protecting Teeth for Active Kids in Brooklands
A busy child brings some distinct dental concerns. There’s the risk of a knock during play, sugary drinks at the rink or gym, and tired evenings when brushing gets rushed or skipped.
Sports protection, diet and changing routines are all fair topics at a children’s or teen’s appointment. For families in Brooklands, which is in Winnipeg, these visits happen at our clinic on McPhillips Street.
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Mention the sport
Knowing what your child plays gives the conversation about protection somewhere to begin.
Look at the water bottle
What gets sipped throughout a long practice can matter to teeth.
Know who to call
Keep the clinic’s number handy in case a tooth gets hit or broken.
On and off the field
What to discuss when your child is always moving.
An ordinary preventive visit can be adapted to fit an active life. You can steer it toward whichever of these feels most relevant for your child.
Fuel and routines
Long days out of the house can quietly reshape eating, drinking and brushing.
- How often sports drinks or sweet snacks come out.
- Whether teeth get brushed after late games.
- Mornings that start too early for a proper routine.
Each visit still covers the usual checks of teeth, gums and development, as your child’s age and comfort allow.
Fitting it in
How an active child’s appointment may unfold.
Tell us what a usual week looks like, because suggestions only work if they fit into it.
Request your visit- 01
Describing the week
Share which sports or activities your child does and how they eat and drink around them.
- 02
Noticing old bumps
Mention any earlier hits to the mouth, including ones that didn’t seem serious then.
- 03
Checking things over
Teeth, gums and bite development are examined, and cleaning or fluoride may be recommended.
- 04
Practical takeaways
Advice focuses on protection, drinks, snacks and brushing that a busy family can actually keep up.
Grab these on the way out the door
Bring a mouthguard, if your child already has one.
If there’s a mouthguard in the gear bag, toss it in with your things so the dentist can see it. Let your child know this visit is partly about keeping their teeth safe while they do what they love.
Unsure whether a plan helps with sports-related dental items or injury care? It’s reasonable to check with the clinic and your insurer ahead of time.
Handy to have ready
- A list of your child’s sports and how often they play.
- The mouthguard they use now, if any.
- Any drinks and snacks that tend to go along.
- Details of a past tooth injury, plus health information and allergies.
A dental chair reclined in a treatment room, and small tables along the waiting area window.
Kids who’d rather be elsewhere
Sitting still is a skill of its own.
For a child full of energy, an appointment can seem endless. Explaining what’s happening and when it will end may help, and you can warn us if waiting quietly tends to be a challenge.
Clear, quick explanations
Young athletes tend to do well when they know the game plan, so we keep it short.
Chances to reset
If your child is getting restless, a brief pause may be possible.
Talking to your teen directly
As kids get older, they can answer questions about their own routines and their teeth.
Back to the game
Small swaps can fit into a full schedule.
No one’s asking your family to overhaul its life. A change or two in what goes in the water bottle or how evenings end can matter, and you can review how it’s going at the next appointment.
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Rethink what’s in the bottle
Ask how sugary drinks compare with water when sipped across a long practice.
02
Brush before bed, however late
Talk through a routine your child could manage even on the latest game nights.
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Recheck the gear
Growing mouths change, so bring protective gear up again at the recall visit.
Took a hit and the tooth feels different afterward? Please call (204) 338-3003 and tell us what happened.
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Your child’s visit takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Coming from Brooklands? Check the directions link to plan your way.
Sending the form doesn’t pin down a time. The clinic will contact you to arrange things, so mention any activities that limit when your child can come in.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
A little clarity before your visit
Your questions, answered.
Helpful details about pediatric dentistry in Brooklands.
Ask our teamHow do I request a visit for my active child from Brooklands?
Submit a request on this page or phone (204) 338-3003. The clinic answers to arrange something at McPhillips Street, and you can note your child’s schedule.
Does my child need a mouthguard?
Raise this with the dentist, describing the sport and level of contact. The discussion can take into account your child’s age, stage of tooth development and the activity itself.
Are sports drinks bad for kids’ teeth?
Sugary drinks are part of the cavity-risk discussion, particularly when sipped often. Tell us what your child has around practices, and we can talk through tooth-friendly choices.
My child took a hit to the mouth, but nothing looks broken. Should I do anything?
Call and describe what happened so the clinic can advise you. Serious facial injury, passing out, uncontrolled bleeding or trouble breathing all mean going for emergency medical care first.
My child’s schedule is packed. Is brushing once a day enough?
Ask the dentist what would be most useful for your child’s age and risk. Routines shift as kids get older and busier, and guidance can be adjusted to suit.
If a play goes wrong
Learn about urgent and repair care.
An injury can bring up questions about restoring a tooth. These pages explain what to expect.
Emergency Dentistry
Contact Winnipeg North Dental for urgent help with tooth pain, swelling, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost restorations and dental injuries.
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Talk through teeth and sports before the first whistle.
Request a children’s visit at our Winnipeg clinic. Someone will be in touch to work out the timing with you.