My Kid's Dentist in Oakville

My Kid's Dentist

 

1545 Cornwall Road, Unit 40
905-845-KIDS (5437)
www.facebook.com/mykidsdentistoakville

www.mykidsdentistoakville.com

 

My Kid's Dentist - Oakville Pediatric Dentist

 

My Kid's Dentist

We are a friendly children-only dental practice dedicated to promoting excellent oral health care. We provide a comfortable dental home for infants, children and teens. Our goal is to serve and educate the community about children's oral health and its direct impact on systemic health. Our dental team is experienced in managing children's anxieties and health care needs in a patient, positive and reassuring manner.

  

My Kid's Dentist has created a warm and child friendly atmosphere, so that every child's first and subsequent visits to us are positive and fun.

Dr. Fini is a certified specialist in paediatric dentistry. She received her dental degree from the University of Toronto. She proceeded to further her dental education by completing a one year General Practice Residency at Lutheran University Hospital & Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She then completed her post graduate training in Paediatric Dentistry at Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Her experience has included providing dental treatment for medically compromised and special needs patients. 

 

She is a Fellow in Paediatric Dentistry with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is a member of the Ontario Society of Paediatric Dentistry, the Canadian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, the Ontario Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association.

 

1545 Cornwall Road, Unit 40
905-845-KIDS (5437)
www.facebook.com/mykidsdentistoakville 

www.mykidsdentistoakville.com   

December Business Feature My Kid's Dentist in Oakville

My Kid's Dentist
We are a friendly children-only dental practice dedicated to promoting excellent oral health care. We provide a comfortable dental home for infants, children and teens. Our goal is to serve and educate the community about children's oral health and its direct impact on systemic health. Our dental team is experienced in managing children's anxieties and health care needs in a patient, positive and reassuring manner.

My Kid's Dentist has created a warm and child friendly atmosphere, so that every child's first and subsequent visits to us are positive and fun.

Dr. A. Fini
DDS, FRCD (C)
Dr. Fini is a certified specialist in paediatric dentistry. She received her dental degree from the University of Toronto. She proceeded to further her dental education by completing a one year General Practice Residency at Lutheran University Hospital & Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She then completed her post graduate training in Paediatric Dentistry at Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Her experience has included providing dental treatment for medically compromised and special needs patients.

She is a Fellow in Paediatric Dentistry with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is a member of the Ontario Society of Paediatric Dentistry, the Canadian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, the Ontario Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association.

www.mykidsdentistoakville.com
1545 Cornwall Road, Unit 40
905-845-KIDS (5437)
http://www.facebook.com/mykidsdentistoakville

Uptown Orthodontics in Oakville

It's a great time to be considering getting braces. From children through to mature adults, people of almost all ages are discovering orthodontic options that lead to glowing smiles and well-functioning teeth.
Uptown Orthodontics offers expert orthodontic care concentrating on the diagnosis and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. These may include crooked, crowded or protruding teeth, and poor jaw alignment. If left untreated, such irregularities may severely affect your facial appearance along with the health of your teeth, gums, jaw and joints.

Meet our friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming team, led by experienced orthodontist Dr. Brenda Chekay. Our patients appreciate the care taken by Dr. Chekay and each member of our staff to ensure that all aspects of their orthodontic treatment receives ample attention - including our patients' questions and concerns. We're good listeners and careful, experienced practitioners who attend continuing education courses annually, ensuring that our knowledge and our orthodontic care is always state-of-the-art.

Drop by to meet us, or call to book a consultation. Put your teeth in good hands at Uptown Orthodontics!

http://www.uptownortho.com
Tel.  905-257-6453
Location:  2387 Trafalgar Road

Free Dental Screening for your Children

From Birth to the Tweens: Good Dental Health Means Good Overall Health.
From a completely dependent newborn to a ferociously independent teenager, our roles as parents change drastically as our children grow. And as a result, we are constantly looking for ways to learn and evolve to keep our families healthy. As a dentist I am always discussing the importance of oral health, but did you know there's a well-established link between dental health and overall health? Yes it's true - ailments such as diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses, and even premature and low birth-weight babies have all been linked to poor oral health. So looking after your teeth does more than just give you a nice smile, it helps to achieve optimal health.
As a mom with three children, I thought it would be helpful to focus on a few core issues at each stage of your child's dental development and how you can positively affect your children's health.
So here's the low down...
The Infant Years: clean your baby's gums and teeth with a wet wash cloth, infant toothbrush or baby tooth wipes after every meal or feeding. If you have difficulty finding these items, ask your dentist for some guidance. Never put your baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice and reserve Sippy cups for water only to reduce the risk of cavities.

The optimal time to take your child for their initial screening is before one year of age. It's a perfect opportunity to check for cavities and determine the overall oral development. The screening we provide at Dental Works on Cornwall is about 15 minutes long and it gives us the opportunity to inform you about your child's dental health. We can let you know about any issues we find.

From 2-10: I understand the apprehension that parents sometimes feel when the topic of fluoride comes up. Many are concerned because of the media attention that water fluoridation has received recently. However, many dentists largely credit the use of fluoride treatments and fluoridated water with the drastic decline in tooth decay. Fluoride is naturally occurring and is found in well water in many communities. Once fluoride enters your mouth, it gets diluted in saliva. It then binds to the bacterial plaque stuck on your teeth and helps to protect your teeth by inhibiting bacterial growth and deterring tooth decay. However, if as a family you decide to eliminate fluoride from your drinking water, you need to be extra vigilant in the care of your children's teeth due to the increased risk of decay. Brushing twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste, flossing daily and avoiding sugary foods becomes essential to prevent decay, and sometimes, despite taking all these measures, cavities may still develop. As parents, we should start using a slight smear of fluoridated toothpaste at around age 2 and by 10 our children should be using a pea sized amount. No one needs a toothbrush overflowing with toothpaste, not even adults!

Tweens and Beyond: Make sure your son/daughter is using a mouth guard for any sport where there's a risk of dental trauma. By this time, most of the adult teeth are in and any developing bite problems can be identified. An orthodontic screening should be part of every dental check-up, but ask if you're concerned about the alignment of your child's teeth. Many children become more independent at this age which means you can't always know what they're eating, and you definitely can't make them brush and floss. Try an electric toothbrush and a fluoride mouth rinse and you will better your odds at preventing cavities.
Did you know that prevention is the most effective way to minimize extensive dental treatment for us all? As much as I love seeing my clients, making small changes TODAY can help keep your child's dental appointments to a minimum.

Have questions? Join us on Thursday, April 12th from 11am - 12pm for our monthly Kid's Corner. This month we will be focusing on: How to properly clean your child's teeth. Ask Dr. Piracha any questions you may have. She will also offer a COMPLIMENTARY oral screening for your child and provide one-on-one information on proper oral hygiene, discuss your child's dental health and advise you of any issues she may have found. We'll have coffee brewing for the parents while we chat and there will be healthy snacks, a colouring station as well as stickers for any older siblings that may come along.
Please email to register as space is limited. We hope to see you there!
Save Dr. Rafia Piracha is principle dentist at Dental Works on Cornwall. She has had the pleasure of providing dental care to local families for the past 13 years. Dr. Piracha has a particular interest in establishing a positive dental home for children and supporting parents through the sharing of information and an open dialogue.
Address:
Dental Works on Cornwall
1495 Cornwall Road, Unit 34
Oakville, ON L6J 0B2
Contact us today:
905-842-5051, info@dentalworksoakville.com
Web site: http://www.dentalworksoakville.com/