Okanagan Dental Care For Kids

Dr. Alan R. Milnes is a certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. Children of all ages are our specialty. Our office is located in Orchard Plaza in Suite 101, 1890 Cooper Road, Kelowna, British Columbia. Orchard Park Shopping Mall is directly across Cooper Road from our building.

We strive to provide a receptive and sensitive environment in which we can offer effective, predictable and successful treatment for your child.

We believe that parents are important partners in helping us to provide the best treatment for your children. We strongly encourage you, the parent, to be involved at all stages of your child’s dental treatment.

We invite you to ask questions. The more you know, the better able you will be to decide which treatment is best for you child.

Our office is dedicated to improving and maintaining the oral health of infants, children and adolescents, including those with special needs.

My staff and I can provide both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence. We have advanced education, training and skills to also provide these services to children with special health care or emotional needs.

Preparing your child for their first visit

Before you arrive:
Be as natural and relaxed as possible when telling your child about the dental appointment. Let the child know that he/ she will meet some new people who want to help him/her to stay healthy. Focus on the positive. Mention that this office is for children only. Try not to use phrases such as “It’s not going to hurt or “He’s not going to give you a needle”. Try to avoid words such as “pain”, “hurt”, “needle”, “pull”. We are careful to use words and phrases which are not as negative. Denying that these things won't happen, especially for children who have had previous dental experience, usually increases anxiety and fear. If you are unsure how to answer your child’s questions tell him/her that you don’t know. Instead tell you child that they should ask these questions when you arrive in the office. If your child has a favorite toy or book, bring it along. A full stomach increases the possibility of discomfort and nausea, especially if your child is anxious. Please keep eating to a minimum just before the appointment.

After your arrival:

Please don’t be upset if your child cries. Especially for younger children, this is a normal response to the unknown, something new or different. When you enter the examination or treatment area, it may take a few minutes for an anxious child to settle. We anticipate how a child will respond to new situations. Our experience and education have prepared us to do this well. Please be prepared to let us talk to your child while you observe quietly. Too many people talking at the same time and saying different things will only confuse the child and increase anxiety. We are committed to ensuring that you are well informed before we do anything.

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