A Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums
Did you know that tooth decay is considered to be the single most common chronic childhood disease and accounts for hundreds of hours of lost school time? Cochrane Dental Centre recommends all children should begin their dental experience at an early age, which is why we follow the recommendation made by the Canadian Dental Association for children to have an assessment by a dentist within six months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age.
During your child’s appointment, our dental team will identify problem areas in the mouth. We then plan treatment to correct these concerns with dental services such as white fillings to treat existing cavities and fluoride treatments to strengthen the teeth between Teeth Cleanings. Early dental visits also help us identify problems that may also affect proper nutritional intake because of an improper bite. Early dental visits treat problems related to speech development, habit control for thumb sucking and other oral habits that may affect the health of the teeth and gums. We also diagnose concerns with how the teeth are erupting and plan for future orthodontic intervention.
