Children’s Dentistry
SW Calgary

Shawnessy Smiles Dental is pleased to provide dental care to patients of ALL ages, and we take pride in being a provider of South Calgary Children’s Dentistry. Our dedicated team of dental professionals is dedicated to creating a friendly and comfortable environment for our youngest patients because we believe that visiting the dentist can and should be an enjoyable experience, at any age! We know that the experience your child has with their first dental visits can impact how they view dental care as an adult. Studies have proven that when children have positive dental experiences, they tend to visit their dentist regularly into adulthood. Our entire Calgary Dentist team is here to create a trusting relationship with both you and your child to begin a positive journey toward oral health and wellness.

You might be surprised to learn that tooth decay is considered to be the single most common chronic childhood disease, accounting for hundreds of hours of lost school time. At Shawnessy Smiles Dental, we believe that children should begin their dental experience at an early age, which is why we follow the recommendation made by the Canadian Dental Association that children have an assessment by a dentist within six months of the eruption of the first tooth or by one year of age, whichever comes first. During your child’s appointment with us, we will identify any problematic areas in the mouth and plan a treatment schedule to correct these concerns with procedures such as white fillings to treat existing cavities and fluoride treatments to strengthen the teeth between cleanings. Early dental visits help us identify problems that may also affect proper nutritional intake because of an improper bite. Early dental visits also identify and 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.

As parents ourselves, we want to make sure that all children develop and maintain an oral hygiene routine that will continue into adulthood. The Shawnessy Smiles Dental Team will educate your child interactively and positively to highlight the importance of proper brushing and flossing, along with healthy eating habits to protect their oral health.

Our SW Calgary Dental Office Offers The Following Dental Services:

• Family Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emergency Dentistry
• Orthodontic Dentistry
• Wisdom Teeth Extraction
• Dental Implant
• Partial Dentures
• Root Canal Therapy
• Dental Hygiene