How can a Weston parent get a tooth development check booked?+
Reach out with the request form or at (204) 338-3003. Describing what you’ve noticed helps, and the clinic will reply about coming in to McPhillips Street.
My child hasn’t lost a tooth yet, though friends have. Should I worry?+
Children reach these milestones at different ages, so a friend’s timing isn’t much of a guide. If it’s on your mind, the dentist can check how your child’s development looks.
A new tooth is coming in behind a baby tooth. What now?+
Have it looked at so the dentist can see how the two teeth are positioned. They can tell you whether to simply keep watching or whether anything else is suggested.
Do you take X-rays to see teeth that haven’t arrived?+
They might be recommended when necessary, based on age and individual risk. Ask what the dentist hopes to learn, so you understand the purpose of the image.
Do gaps or crowding mean my child will need braces later?+
Those features alone don’t answer that. Bite development is something the dentist can monitor and discuss over time as more of the permanent teeth come in.
A permanent tooth was knocked out. Who do I contact?+
Call the clinic right away and describe the injury. If there’s serious facial injury, loss of consciousness, bleeding that won’t stop or difficulty breathing, get emergency medical care first.