Recall. Sealant. Bite development. Dental visits come with their own vocabulary, and it’s easy to nod along without being quite sure. Here’s a plain-language guide for parents, along with how we use these terms in your child’s care.
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Understanding what’s being said makes it easier to take part in decisions about your child’s teeth. If you’ve ever left an appointment and then wondered what a word meant, you’re in very good company.
North Kildonan is an area in Winnipeg, and children from there are seen at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street. If anyone uses a term you don’t recognize, please stop and ask. We’d much rather explain than have you go home unsure.
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No term should pass by unexplained, whether it’s you asking or your child.
Preventive options get explained along with the reasoning before they’re provided.
Young children get simple descriptions, while teens may want a little more detail.
These are simple descriptions, not advice for any one child. Which of them apply will come down to your child’s age and assessment.
Much of a child’s visit centres on stopping problems before they begin, and you’ll hear these often.
These describe what the dentist looks at or looks for during an exam.
If you hear a term that isn’t listed here, that’s normal. Ask what it means for your child in particular.
These stages show where the vocabulary tends to come up, although the visit always follows your child’s pace and comfort.
Request your visitA gentle introduction to the people, the room and the tools, which might be all that happens at first.
The dentist’s look at teeth, gums and development, done as your child’s comfort permits.
A cleaning, fluoride or X-rays, each suggested on the basis of age and individual risk.
Talk of brushing, diet, oral habits and a recall schedule suited to your child.
For your child, a sentence about the dentist counting and caring for their teeth covers it. If you’ve seen a term on an old dental form or a report, jot it down and ask what it refers to.
Also helpful are your child’s past dental experiences, any thumb or pacifier habit, and any sensory or communication preferences.
A small screen beyond a pale blue chair and overhead lamp arm, and two plants on tables by a blind.
A child doesn’t need the technical name for anything. Clear and friendly language lets them know what’s next, and instruments are introduced without surprises. You can tell us which words your child already knows and likes.
If your family has a special name for something, the team would like to know.
Steps are described accurately, but in terms that suit your child’s age.
Your child benefits if you don’t attach frightening labels to the visit ahead of time.
After you get home
A good test of an explanation is whether you can say what to do on Tuesday night. Translate what you heard into a few specific actions, and contact us if something isn’t clear.
Rewrite any recommendation in your own words, then put it on the fridge.
Something like sugar bugs may not be technical, but it can help a young child understand why to brush.
Add the recommended return date to your calendar as soon as you hear it.
Forgot what a term meant? A quick question by phone at (204) 338-3003 is perfectly reasonable.
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One more term for you: a request. That’s what the form sends, and it doesn’t reserve an appointment until the clinic contacts you and it’s confirmed.
Questions about coverage?
Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about pediatric dentistry in North Kildonan.
Ask our teamComplete the form on this page or telephone (204) 338-3003. Your child’s age and any concern you’ve got are good details to pass along.
It’s just the term for your child’s next routine appointment and its timing. The right interval depends on development, cavity risk, hygiene and previous treatment.
A sealant is a protective material placed in the deep grooves of a suitable molar, as prevention. A filling repairs a tooth already damaged by decay or injury.
It’s the dentist’s sense of how likely new cavities are, considering things such as habits, past decay and development. It helps decide which preventive steps to recommend.
Think of it as a low-pressure introduction: your child gets used to the people and the room. Sometimes it’s the most useful first step for a nervous child.
There’s no special word you need. Call about pain, a broken tooth or an injury, and if there’s serious facial injury, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding or breathing difficulty, seek emergency medical care first.
These pages explain routine check-ups, how cavities are repaired, and everyday dental care for all ages.
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Heard a word you’d like explained?
Request an appointment with your child’s age and your questions. The clinic will contact you to look at timing.
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