Where Kids Actually Like the Dentist
Ask around Manotick's schoolyards and you'll hear it: kids leave our office smiling. That's not an accident — it's a philosophy. Children who have positive early dental experiences become adults who keep their teeth healthy for life. Children who are rushed, held down or frightened become adults who avoid dentists for decades. We know which adults we want to create.
A Rare Advantage: A Pediatric Specialist On Staff
Most family practices refer complicated children's cases across the city. At Dentistry @ Manotick, Dr. Julie Maniate — a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry who trained at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and Yale–New Haven Hospital — sees children right here in our office. Very young children, very anxious children and children with special needs get genuine specialist care without leaving the village.
What We Offer Growing Smiles
- First visits and "happy visits" — short, pressure-free introductions to the dental chair
- Gentle exams and cleanings — sized and paced for small patients
- Fluoride treatments and sealants — proven protection for cavity-prone new molars
- Tooth-coloured fillings — mercury-free repairs when cavities happen
- Space maintainers — protecting alignment when a baby tooth is lost early
- Sports guards — custom protection for hockey, ringette and every field in between
- Emergency care for kids — chipped tooth at recess? Same-day appointments for children too
- Nitrous oxide sedation — a safe, gentle option for anxious kids that wears off in minutes
Tips for a Great First Visit
Keep it casual — "the dentist is going to count your teeth!" beats a big buildup. Avoid loaded words like hurt, needle or drill (we have friendlier vocabulary for everything). Schedule for your child's best time of day, and if you have dental anxiety yourself, consider having your child's other parent bring them — kids borrow our feelings. And remember: a parent or guardian must accompany all patients under 18 at the first visit.
Ready for visit number one? Complete our Children's First Visit form online, then book online or call (613) 491-3300.
Children's Dentistry — Frequently Asked Questions
When should my child first visit the dentist?
The Canadian Dental Association recommends a first assessment within six months of the first tooth appearing, or by age one. Early visits are quick, positive and mostly about building comfort — and they let us catch issues while they're tiny.
What if my child is scared of the dentist?
That's our specialty. We use tell-show-do techniques, go at your child's pace, and celebrate every small win. For children who need extra help, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is safe, effective and wears off within minutes.
Do baby teeth really matter if they fall out anyway?
Very much. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth, guide jaw development, and matter for speech and nutrition. Decay in baby teeth can pain your child, spread to developing adult teeth and lead to crowding if teeth are lost early.
Is children's dental care covered by insurance or the CDCP?
Most family insurance plans cover children's preventive care generously, and children are eligible under the Canadian Dental Care Plan for qualifying families. We bill directly and can confirm your coverage before the visit.