Sugar Bugs Are Bad

A visit to the dentist can be filled with fear and wrought with drama (and we’re not talking about the kids if you know what we mean).
Pediatric visits to the dentist, on the other hand, can be a lot more fun than mom’s biannual checkup. Treasure chests, video games, and bubblegum-flavored polish all help mask the true intent of their visit…healthy teeth.

A good pediatric dentist is required to be a scientist, entrepreneur and children’s entertainer rolled into one (and the extra training on children’s dental health doesn’t hurt either we figure). Get one you like and you’ll prevent a lifetime of dental phobia, and ‘brush up’ on good dental hygiene practices to ensure your kids keep their pearly whites for life.

Our Calgary savvy expert in this department is pediatric dentist, Dr. Robert Barsky (no referral required). Here’s what we learned:

First Visit
Babies should see the dentist prior to B-day #1 to prevent early decay from pre-existing genetic conditions or suckling to sleep.

Follow Up
Follow up appointments ideally happen every 6–12 months. Your insurance company may disagree and insist on paying only every 9 or 12 months. This is acceptable for most children without special needs but be sure to discuss with your dentist.