Elevated dental care for whole body wellness
From a child’s first dental visit to adult checkups and tooth repairs, family dentistry supports oral health at different ages and stages of life. At our Southwest Edmonton practice, we assess teeth and gums, listen to your concerns and discuss suitable care options based on the examination findings.
A routine cleaning, a child’s first exam and a painful tooth call for different visits. Choose the concern that best describes why you are here.
Review tooth and gum health, remove buildup and discuss your next preventive appointment.
From emerging teeth to home-care habits, visits consider your child’s age and oral development.
A chipped tooth, lost filling or pain when biting may need an exam before a filling, crown or other repair.
Call about swelling, a broken tooth or severe pain. We can discuss urgent assessment and next steps.
Explore our areas of care. Select a category to see its treatments and find the right starting point for your visit.
Children and adults need different dental care. A child may need advice about new teeth, while an adult may need gum care or an older crown checked. Family dentistry focuses on individual oral health needs at each stage of life rather than following a fixed treatment list.
A visit may include an examination, cleaning or sealant review. The right combination depends on your oral-health history and findings.
Cavities, cracks and worn dental work need different repairs. Composite resin may suit a smaller cavity; extensive damage may require more coverage. Your dentist checks remaining tooth structure and biting forces before explaining the options.
Children’s visits focus on growth and prevention. A dental injury or sudden toothache needs a separate assessment and may require prompt care.
We start with the reason for your visit. From there, examination findings guide advice, treatment discussions and follow-up.
Dr. Prabhjot Kaur provides general dental care with attention to prevention, preserving healthy tooth structure and helping patients understand treatment choices.
A first visit, cleaning and tooth repair each involve different care. Expect a discussion of concerns, an exam when needed, an explanation of findings and advice about treatment or follow-up.
Families often ask about first visits, appointment frequency and damaged teeth. The answers below offer general guidance; your dentist will advise after examining you.
The Canadian Dental Association advises an assessment within six months of a child’s first tooth, or by age one. This early visit can cover growth, cleaning, feeding habits and cavity risk. Contact the practice to discuss your child’s first exam.
Visit intervals differ. A child with repeated cavities may need checks more often than an adult with stable teeth and gums. Your dentist considers cavity history, gum health, age, medicines and existing restorations before recommending when to return.
Yes. A crack or missing filling may expose the tooth or change how you chew. An exam can show whether a filling will work or another restoration is needed. Severe pain, swelling or a dental injury warrants prompt attention; contact the practice to describe your symptoms.
