Dental Blog: Children's Dentistry

Believe it or not, caring for your little one's teeth begins before their first tooth arrives! Good oral care starts after feedings when they're infants. Parents can wipe their gums with a warm washcloth to remove the bacteria left after feeding. This also helps your child acclimate to oral care early on. 

Helping children care for their teeth sets them …

Summer is ending, and it's time to start thinking about kids going back to school. While "Back to School" typically invokes thoughts about notebooks, backpacks, and new clothes, as part of our commitment to family dentistry, your friendly team at Emery Village Dental wants to remind you about the dental back-to-school list!

The Back-to-School Dental Checklist

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It’s not tough to see why pediatric dental care is foundational to safeguarding and maintaining the beauty of your kids’ smiles and preventing future dental issues. According to the American Dental Hygienists Association, cavities in children are four times more common than asthma and times more likely than obesity. Finding the right dentist for your child is essential to ensuring …

Children should see the dentist around the time of their first tooth. This enables your dentist in North York to monitor their oral development from the beginning.

Let’s explore the importance of early childhood dental care.

Oral Development in Toddlers: First Teeth and How to Help

Clean the gums with a damp cloth before your child’s first tooth erupts. When …

Updated July 25, 2026

Whether it's your child's first dental visit or they're seeing a new dentist for the first time, it's essential to reassure them.

Let your child know that their teeth are important, and the dentist is there to help keep them healthy.

Let's explore a few more tips to get your child ready to see their North …