Aster Dental Centre provides dental visits for children in Edmonton. We help parents and guardians with preventive care, dental-development questions, and appointments for children who have a specific concern.
Tell the team about your child’s medical history, previous dental experiences, sensory needs, and any pain or injury. The visit is adapted to the child’s age and needs, with time for parents or guardians to ask questions about home care and next steps.
The Canadian Dental Association recommends a child's first dental visit around their first birthday or when the first tooth emerges, whichever comes first. At Aster Dental Centre in Edmonton, the first visit is brief and focused on comfort. The dentist counts teeth, checks for early decay, and reviews brushing and diet with parents. No instruments that could feel threatening are used at this stage.
Starting early matters because it establishes a dental home before problems develop. Children who see a dentist before age 2 are significantly less likely to need emergency treatment for early childhood cavities, which are among the most common childhood diseases in Alberta.
Aster Dental Centre provides fluoride varnish applications and dental sealants for children in Edmonton. Fluoride varnish is applied to all tooth surfaces during a cleaning appointment to strengthen enamel and reduce cavity risk. It is safe, quick, and recommended 1 to 4 times per year depending on cavity risk.
Dental sealants are thin resin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of permanent back molars, where most childhood cavities form. According to the CDC, sealants can reduce cavity risk on molars by up to 80%. At Aster Dental Centre, sealants are typically placed when the first permanent molars erupt around age 6 to 7. Both treatments are covered by most Canadian dental plans, including the CDCP.
Dental anxiety is common in children, and the team at Aster Dental Centre is trained in tell-show-do technique, positive reinforcement, and distraction strategies. Dr. Bhanushali explains each step before doing it, lets children touch instruments before they are used, and keeps appointments short to avoid fatigue.
For children who need additional support, Aster Dental Centre offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas), which is safe, effective for mild to moderate anxiety, and wears off within minutes after the appointment. Oral sedation is available for children who need a deeper level of calm. Every sedation appointment is fully monitored throughout. A parent or guardian is always welcome to stay in the room.
Children's dental exams and cleanings at Aster Dental Centre in Edmonton range from $120 to $280 CAD without insurance. Most Canadian dental plans cover preventive care for children at 80% to 100%. Aster Dental Centre is a CDCP provider, which means eligible children can receive covered care under the government's dental plan.
For families without coverage, 0% financing is available to spread treatment costs. The practice direct-bills Manulife, Sun Life, Canada Life, Green Shield Canada, and most other major plans. Bring your child's benefits card and the team will confirm coverage before any treatment begins.
The Canadian Dental Association recommends a child's first visit to the dentist around their first birthday, or when the first tooth appears. At Aster Dental Centre, first visits are short, gentle, and focused on making your child comfortable. There are no scary instruments involved. The dentist will check for early decay and walk you through home care basics.
Yes. Aster Dental Centre is a registered CDCP provider. Eligible children can receive dental care covered under the government's Canadian Dental Care Plan at our Edmonton location at 1265 Aster Blvd. The team will verify your child's eligibility at the appointment. For NIHB-eligible children from First Nations and Inuit communities, the practice direct-bills Indigenous Services Canada.
Yes. Aster Dental Centre offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral sedation for children who experience significant anxiety or require more extensive treatment. Both options are safe and fully monitored throughout the appointment. Nitrous oxide wears off within minutes of the appointment ending, so children can return to school the same day. Oral sedation requires a parent or guardian to arrange transportation.
Dental sealants at Aster Dental Centre are typically covered by most major Canadian dental plans for children, including the CDCP. Without insurance, sealants generally range from $30 to $60 CAD per tooth. Most children benefit from sealants on 4 permanent molars, making the total investment modest compared to treating a cavity. The dentist will assess which teeth are candidates at your child's next check-up.
Talk about the visit positively and avoid words like 'hurt' or 'needle.' Read dental books together, or watch short child-friendly dental visit videos. At Aster Dental Centre, the team will do the same: explain everything before it happens and make sure your child feels in control. Arriving a few minutes early helps your child get comfortable with the environment before the appointment starts.
Yes. Aster Dental Centre is open Monday through Thursday until 7:30 pm, Friday until 6:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This means families in Tamarack and SE Edmonton can schedule appointments after school or on weekends without taking time off work. Call (780) 540-9300 to book.
Contact Aster Dental Centre to discuss children's dentistry in Edmonton. The team can answer booking questions and arrange the next suitable appointment.
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Fri: 9 am – 6 pm
Sat: 9 am – 5 pm
Sun: 10 am – 4 pm
We direct-bill Manulife, Sun Life, Canada Life, Green Shield, Alberta Blue Cross, and all major Canadian plans.
CDCP & NIHB provider.