By age one, or within 6 months of their first tooth. Early visits help kids feel comfortable and let us catch small concerns before they become big ones.

Every six months. Regular visits keep teeth healthy, catch cavities early and help your child build good brushing habits.

Fluoride varnish is a quick, painless coating that strengthens enamel and helps prevent cavities. We also offer a fluoride-free varnish for families who prefer it.

How a child breathes affects how their jaw grows, how they sleep and even how they focus. We look for signs like snoring, mouth breathing and teeth grinding so we can help early.

It's worth checking. Snoring and mouth breathing can be linked to airway, tongue or jaw development concerns. We'll assess your child and explain your options.

Myofunctional therapy uses simple, guided exercises to train the tongue, lips and face muscles. It can improve tongue posture, breathing, chewing and swallowing, and our trained hygienists make it fun for kids.

Signs can include trouble latching as a baby, speech or eating difficulties, mouth breathing or a tongue that can't lift easily. We'll gently assess tongue movement and function, and recommend a plan if needed.

MASPE+ is a custom expander that gently widens the upper jaw to make room for teeth and support easier breathing. We'll check your child's bite and jaw growth to see if it's a good fit.

By age 7. Orthodontists recommend an early bite check while the jaw is still growing, so problems can be guided before they become harder to fix.

Yes. Both Westwood and Starwood Dental accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan and Healthy Smiles Ontario for eligible children, plus most insurance plans.

Yes. Parents are welcome in the room, and many young kids feel more relaxed with a parent nearby. It is whatever you think is best - you are the boss.