At Huron Dental Centre, we believe strongly in the importance of oral health care for children. Oral health is closely linked to overall wellness, which is why early dental care is not only important for a great smile, but for their long-term health. As a Healthy Smiles Dental Clinic in Mississauga, we can provide no-cost dental care for many children who otherwise would not have dental care.

Developing good oral health habits from the start

One of your responsibilities as a parent is teaching your child the proper way to care for his or her teeth and bringing them in regularly for routine cleanings and exams. This helps your child develop health habits that can prevent tooth decay which is one of the most common conditions among children. Here are some things you can do to help your child maintain oral health:

• Begin brushing their teeth twice a day as soon as the first tooth emerges.
• Teach them proper technique when they are old enough to start trying to brush on their one.
• Make sure your child is getting fluoride in their drinking water and talk to us about ways to supplement when necessary.
• Provide your child with a healthy diet that includes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and dairy. Try to avoid sugary drinks and other processed foods.
• Bring your child to our Mississauga, ON office twice yearly for an exam, cleaning, and x-rays.

Tailored care for children’s teeth

Even though children have baby teeth that will eventually fall out, these teeth fill an important role of holding space for the permanent teeth. It’s important for the mouth to be healthy when these permanent teeth emerge in order to prevent common problems such as:

• Tooth decay
• Gum disease or inflammation
• Pain when chewing and eating
• Difficulty sleeping
• Embarrassment from smiling due to visible damage

At Huron Dental Centre, we are committed to children’s dental care which is why we are participating in the Healthy Smiles Program. Through funding from the government, this program plays an important role in the oral health of many children ages 17 or younger. To find out if your child qualifies, you can begin by heading over to www.healthnsmiles.ca to read the eligibility requirements and apply online. If you have any questions about our participation in the program, please give us a call at 855 393-0900.

Huron Dental Centre in Mississauga - Dr. Jameela Jifri

Your smile gives out your first impression so it needs to be protected with the best care available. For residents in the Mississauga area, Huron Dental Centre is the best place for quality dental care as we treat all our patients like our extended family. From mild issues such as oral cavities to complex dental surgeries, we provide comprehensive treatments that will suit you according to your unique conditions. Our team is led by Dr.Jameela Jifri who possesses more than two decades of dentistry experience. She and her highly skilled team of dentists who share the same values of compassion and friendly care when it comes to treating patients. Our services include but are not limited to general, cosmetic, orthodontics, children’s and emergency dentistry treatments. As we consider patients’ convenience at all times, we provide easy appointment hours including evenings and weekends, and the practice is located near Square One Shopping Mall with free parking facilities. We provide easy payment options and free consultations to help patients in need and we maintain a multilingual facility to approach all patients.

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