For your child
As their comfort permits, the dentist gets a view of how a young mouth is coming along.
- A visual exam of teeth, gums and development.
- A gentle cleaning or fluoride if suitable.
- X-rays only when judged necessary.
Coming into the city with a little one
Pediatric Dentistry for West St. Paul Residents
A trip with a toddler or preschooler takes some planning, and young children don’t always cooperate. See what’s worth asking first, and what a visit to our Winnipeg clinic may realistically include.
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Planning a Young Child’s Dental Trip From West St. Paul
West St. Paul is outside the City of Winnipeg, so a dental appointment here means setting aside part of your day and bringing a small child along for it. Naturally you’d like that effort to be worthwhile, even if your little one isn’t in the mood when you arrive.
Appointments take place at Winnipeg North Dental on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg. We adjust each visit to a child’s age and comfort, so it helps to go in expecting a pace that’s set by your child, with useful guidance for you whatever happens in the chair.
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Expect a child’s pace
With little ones, how far the visit goes will depend on how they’re feeling that day.
Guidance either way
Even a short look leaves time to discuss brushing, feeding and habits with you.
Ask before you set out
A call ahead lets you find out about timing and whatever else you’re planning around.
What a trip can accomplish
Two things to get out of a young child’s visit.
For toddlers and preschoolers, the aim isn’t to do everything in one go. There’s the dental check itself, and then there’s everything you take home.
For you to bring home
Since you won’t be popping in often, it’s sensible to use this time for your questions.
- Brushing techniques and how much toothpaste to use.
- Feeding, pacifiers and new teeth coming in.
- How to reach the clinic with concerns between visits.
Should the dentist find something that needs treating, ask what it would involve and how many more visits it may take.
Once you’ve made it in
What might happen after the trip.
Sitting in the chair and opening for a moment can be a significant first step, and it doesn’t make your trip wasted. It’s just where your child is at this point.
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Some time to arrive
Children meet the team and hear friendly explanations, with instruments introduced carefully.
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A look, if they’ll allow it
The dentist checks whatever your little one is comfortable with on the day.
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Possible preventive care
Your child’s age and risk determine if cleaning, fluoride or X-rays come up.
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Your turn to ask
You discuss home care, habits and a schedule for coming back, plus what that might mean for planning.
Questions before the trip
Sort out the logistics by phone.
When the clinic contacts you, have your questions ready, because you’re the one fitting this around a nap or a meal. Tell your child simply that the dentist will count their teeth, and skip the promises about hurting.
Ask how long you should plan to be at the clinic, and what the fees and coverage might look like. Those depend on your child’s care and your plan.
Things to ask or mention
- How long to expect the appointment to take.
- Whether a follow-up visit is likely, and how that’s arranged.
- Any earlier dental records, and whether they would help.
- Medications, allergies, sensory needs and any pain.
A reclining light-blue dental chair, and a patterned rug in front of the reception desk.
After a trip in the car seat
Little ones may need to shake off the journey.
A child who’s just woken up or is getting hungry may not be at their most cooperative. We can keep things gradual, and you’re welcome to bring along a comfort item or something that helps them settle.
A trusted toy
Throw one in the bag. It can be a useful bit of home in an unfamiliar place.
Room to warm up
Your child can get to know people gradually, with breaks if that’s been discussed.
Language for little ears
A preschooler gets short, friendly explanations suited to their stage.
Back at home
Keeping things going between trips.
Much of the prevention at this age happens at your own bathroom sink. With a good sense of what to do at home, you’ll get more from each trip into the city.
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Home habits to carry on
Put the brushing and snack guidance to work, and adapt it as your child grows.
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An interval for return trips
After the assessment, the dentist suggests when your child should come back.
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Staying in touch by phone
If something comes up between appointments, ask if it can wait until the next one.
Back home and wondering about something? Try the clinic by phone on (204) 338-3003.
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West St. Paul Children Are Seen at Our McPhillips Street Clinic
You’d be coming in to Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Use the directions link when you’re planning how to get here from home.
Please don’t set out on the basis of a form alone, as a request doesn’t reserve a time. Wait until the clinic has confirmed your appointment.
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 West St. Paul.
Ask our teamHow do West St. Paul families arrange a visit in Winnipeg?
Send in the form, or call (204) 338-3003 if you’d rather sort out timing directly. Mention your child’s age and that you’re coming into the city, and the clinic will be in touch.
How much should I expect to get done with a toddler?
Perhaps a brief look, perhaps more. Early visits focus heavily on prevention and on guiding caregivers, so you’re likely to learn something useful even if the exam is short.
What should I ask before we leave home?
Confirm the appointment time, ask how long to plan for, and find out whether there’s anything you ought to bring. If your child has any new concern, mention that too.
My preschooler might melt down when we arrive. Would the trip be wasted?
We wouldn’t see it that way. Simply seeing the place and meeting people can count as progress, and you can still talk through home care. Ask what the clinic suggests for next time.
Could we do the first assessment now, if there are only a few teeth?
Yes. The Canadian Dental Association advises an assessment within six months of the first tooth appearing or by age one, so a few teeth is enough to begin.
What do we do if something urgent happens at home?
Phone the clinic promptly about a broken tooth, pain or swelling and describe it. Serious facial injury, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding or breathing difficulty need emergency medical care first.
Other reasons to come in
More about care in Winnipeg.
You can also read about preventive check-ups, general dentistry for the family, and what to do about urgent problems.
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Thinking about making the trip?
Let’s work out the details first.
Send a request with your child’s age and anything you’re planning around. The clinic will contact you to talk it over.