School photos come back with a tight-lipped smile. A hand goes up to cover the mouth. Maybe a classmate said something about a gap or a dark tooth. When a child becomes self-conscious about their teeth, a kind and honest assessment can be a useful next step.
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Children’s teeth support confidence as well as chewing and speech, so a worry about how they look is a legitimate reason to come in. Some of what bothers a child is a normal stage of growing up, and some of it may deserve treatment or monitoring.
Young patients from St. James, an area in Winnipeg, come to Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street. The dentist can look at what’s troubling your child and explain what it is, so the two of you aren’t left to guess.
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A concern about appearance is a fair thing for a child to bring to a dental visit.
You’ll hear what’s normal development and what might need a closer look.
Older kids are welcome to describe in their own words what they’d like to ask.
Whether anything needs doing depends on your child’s age, development and assessment. Sometimes the answer is simply to keep watching.
Many appearance worries relate to teeth still growing in and bites still taking shape.
A spot or a chip may need more attention than a gap does, so it’s worth having it looked at.
Questions about braces can be raised at any age. A concern doesn’t automatically mean your child needs them.
Nobody should feel inspected. Each stage moves at a rate that suits your child and can be adjusted for age.
Request your visitYou or your child can tell us what’s bothering them, in whatever way feels easiest.
The dentist looks at development, teeth and gums to whatever degree your child is comfortable with.
If they’re a good fit for your child’s age and risk, cleaning, fluoride or X-rays may be proposed.
You’ll both get a clear sense of what was seen, along with habits and recall timing.
Tell your child that the dentist will count and care for their teeth, and that they can ask about whatever’s on their mind. Keep your tone even, and avoid suggesting there’s something wrong with how they look.
Also useful to share: past dental experiences, medications, allergies, recent injuries or pain, and any thumb or pacifier habit.
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A child who already feels awkward about their teeth doesn’t need an audience. We use straightforward, friendly language and explain each step honestly, and short breaks are possible when a child needs one. Please let us know in advance if teasing has been part of this.
Your child’s brushing and diet can be discussed without making them feel bad.
No one here will promise a certain look, but you’ll hear what’s realistic.
Praise things that have nothing to do with teeth, and let appearance fade from the spotlight.
After the appointment
Having answers often takes some pressure off. Let your child repeat what the dentist said in their own way, follow any home-care advice, and check in now and then without turning teeth into a daily topic.
If the dentist said a gap or crooked tooth is typical for this stage, that’s worth repeating.
Give a little help with any brushing areas that came up during the visit.
Regular returns let the dentist see how those teeth and that bite change over time.
If a new chip or colour change appears, describe it to the clinic at (204) 338-3003.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Your child’s assessment takes place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, and you’ll find directions through the link here.
A submitted request isn’t yet an appointment. Watch for the clinic’s reply, which is how the actual time gets settled.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about pediatric dentistry in St. James.
Ask our teamSomething like “my child is worried about how a tooth looks” is plenty. Send it through the form or phone (204) 338-3003, and include your child’s age.
Yes. Confidence is one of the things children’s teeth support, and an exam may also show whether there’s something that deserves attention beyond the appearance.
There are several possible causes, and it’s not something to diagnose from home. Have it assessed, and mention any earlier knock or fall you can remember.
Don’t assume so. Any discussion would begin with assessing why the tooth looks the way it does, and what’s suitable depends on your child’s age and development.
You needn’t wait to ask. The dentist monitors new permanent teeth and developing bites along the way, so you can raise a concern at any stage.
Not necessarily. A dentist can look at how the bite is developing and talk through whether it’s something to watch or to discuss further.
Contact the clinic by phone right away and explain how it happened. If the injury to the face is severe, or there’s a blackout, bleeding that won’t stop or trouble breathing, go for emergency medical care first.
You can read about general dental care, tooth-coloured repairs, and orthodontic options on these pages. Suitability for any child depends on an assessment.
Explore general dentistry in Winnipeg for check-ups, cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions, emergencies and children’s dental care.
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Explore serviceExplore cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry in Winnipeg, including whitening, bonding, veneers, gum contouring, Invisalign and braces.
Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
A worry worth checking
Request an appointment and mention what’s bothering your child about their teeth. You’ll then hear from the clinic to choose a time together.
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