Azarko Dental Group

You should schedule an appointment with a children’s dentist in Edmonton after the first six months of age, and at least by the child's first birthday when their primary teeth have begun to grow.

Thumb-sucking is fine for infants and children below the age of four, but it presents a problem once permanent teeth begin to erupt. At this stage, thumb-sucking can push teeth out of alignment and cause malformations to the roof of your child’s mouth.

When your child is two or three, you can teach them to brush their own teeth. Hold your child’s toothbrush at an angle towards their teeth and gums, and move it back and forth with short strokes. Brush all surfaces of your child’s teeth and then gently brush the tongue. Finish by flossing your child’s teeth daily.

Absolutely. Baby teeth are important to your child’s appearance, speech, and eating ability. They are also less densely mineralized than adult teeth, meaning that they are more prone to damage. Dental hygiene is important in protecting them.

Give your child a sense of having some control over the situation by letting your child pick their own toothbrush and brush their own teeth (though you will still have to brush any missed spots). It is also a good idea to create a schedule so that your child gets into a routine. You may also want to brush and floss your own teeth with your child so that your child can see how you do it.

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria use sugar that has been consumed to create acids that dissolve teeth. To avoid it, put your child to bed with a bottle of water instead of juice or milk and wean your child off of bottles by 14 months. Limit sweets and encourage your child to brush after eating. Fluoride treatment also prevents tooth decay by strengthening teeth.

Our authorized prescribers are familiar with the relevant anatomy. They will employ measures associated with the safe and effective use of BOTOX, which includes proper storage, selection of the correct dose, and proper administration techniques. Our clinicians will provide patient-specific care and, for your safety, may inquire about any alterations to the anatomy such as prior surgical procedures.

During your first consultation, your dentist will conduct a comprehensive facial and/or dental assessment and recommend the optimal treatments to achieve your goals. If they conclude that Botox is right for you, your treatment appointment will be booked.

Side effects from Botox are rare, and if they do occur, are typically mild and transient. They can include: Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site; Headache or flu-like symptoms; Droopy eyelid or eyebrows; Crooked smile or drooling; Eye dryness or excessive tearing. If you do experience more than mild side effects that last hours to weeks after receiving Botox, call us immediately.

Botox treatments generally last 3-5 months, depending on how the individual person metabolizes it.

Usually, a Botox treatment takes 15-25 minutes and doesn't require anesthesia. A fine needle is used to inject Botox into specific muscles, and topical anesthesia (numbing cream) may be used.

Yes. Avoid alcohol starting about one week before the procedure. We also recommend that you stop taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications two weeks before treatment to reduce bruising.

Try to contract the treated muscle areas periodically for up to four hours after treatment, by frowning and lifting eyebrows to allow the toxin to reach all of the treated muscle. Avoid rubbing or touching the injected areas and avoid having facials and massages for 48 hours to ensure that the treatment remains at the site of injection. Avoid vigorous exercise and alcohol-based products on the area treated for 48 hours.

Botox treatment should be avoided by: People with infection at the proposed injection site. People who have previously had an allergic reaction to Botulinum toxin type A injections. People with muscle problems or chronic diseases affecting the muscles. Children under the age of 18 years. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

To qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), patients must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes. Have filed an income tax return for the previous year. Not have access to dental insurance (including through an employer, pension, or private plan), even if it is not used. Have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000 per year.