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Whether a child grows up comfortable at the dentist is decided almost entirely in the first few visits. As a kids dentist for Central Erin Mills families, our approach is deliberately slow: show the tools, count the teeth, explain everything in words a five-year-old actually understands, and never spring a surprise. Eglinton Oak Dental is at 3960 Eglinton Avenue West, Unit 12, a few minutes from Erin Mills Town Centre and the Glen Erin Drive schools. Our main children’s dentistry page covers the full service list.

Children’s Services

What we do for young patients

Investment

What does children’s dentistry cost in Mississauga?

Children’s preventive care is the best-covered category in Canadian dentistry. Most workplace plans pay 80–100% of exams, cleanings, fluoride and sealants, and children under 18 in eligible households can be covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan. We accept CDCP and will confirm coverage before treatment.

If your child is anxious about the dentist

Dental anxiety in children is usually learned — from a difficult past appointment, or from overhearing an adult’s own fear. The fixes are practical: book a morning slot when your child is fresh, avoid promising there will be “no needles” (a promise nobody can keep), skip the word “hurt” entirely, and let us do a short familiarisation visit with no treatment at all. For older children who need more support, sedation options can be discussed. Most children who start young never develop the fear in the first place.

Preventing cavities at home

Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste — a smear for under-3s, a pea-sized amount after that — and supervise brushing until roughly age eight, because manual dexterity is the limiting factor, not willingness. Start flossing once teeth touch. The habit that causes the most damage in this age group is grazing: juice, milk or snacks sipped throughout the day keeps acid levels high for hours. Water between meals is the single easiest change most families can make.

Serving Central Erin Mills, Erin Mills, Churchill Meadows & Streetsville

We see young patients from across west Mississauga, including Central Erin Mills, Erin Mills, Churchill Meadows, Lisgar, Streetsville and Meadowvale. For a fuller guide, read our article on pediatric dentistry in Mississauga, or see every area we cover on the areas we serve page.

Frequently asked questions: kids dentist in Central Erin Mills

At what age should my child first see a dentist?

By the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing, as recommended by the Canadian Dental Association. Early visits are short and focused on comfort rather than treatment.

How much does a child’s dental checkup cost?

A child exam is typically $80 to $140 and a cleaning $70 to $150. Fluoride varnish is around $30 to $45 and sealants $60 to $100 per tooth.

Are children covered by the CDCP?

Children under 18 in eligible households can be covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan. We accept CDCP and confirm coverage before any treatment.

Do cavities in baby teeth really need filling?

Yes. Untreated decay in baby teeth causes pain and infection, can damage the permanent tooth forming underneath, and early tooth loss often leads to crowding later.

What are dental sealants and does my child need them?

Sealants are a thin protective coating painted into the deep grooves of the back molars, where toothbrush bristles cannot reach. They are quick, painless and most valuable on the six-year and twelve-year molars.

My child is very anxious — can you help?

Yes. We use tell-show-do, allow lap exams for toddlers, keep parents in the room, and are happy to run a familiarisation visit with no treatment at all so the room stops being unfamiliar.

Can I stay in the room with my child?

Yes, parents are welcome to stay throughout. For very young children we often prefer it.

How often should children have a checkup?

Every six months for most children. We may suggest three or four monthly visits if there is a high decay risk, or extend the interval where risk is low.