If your child plays sports—whether it’s hockey, soccer, basketball, football, or even gymnastics—you’ve probably thought about ways to keep them safe. Helmets, shin guards, and pads are all standard, but many parents overlook one of the most important pieces of equipment: a mouth guard. Mouth guards protect kids from broken teeth, lip injuries, and even jaw […]

Hi, I’m Dr. Cameron Zealand—and if you’ve ever wondered whether your child really needs to see a pediatric dentist, you’re not alone. It’s a question I hear all the time from parents, and the short answer is: yes, it really does make a difference. Now, of course I’m biased (I am a pediatric dentist), but I chose this field […]

When Should I Start Cleaning My Child’s Teeth? A Pediatric Dentist in Calgary Explains Why Sooner is Better! As a pediatric dentist in Calgary, I get this question a lot from parents: “When do I actually need to start brushing my baby’s teeth? Do they even need cleaning if they’re not eating sugar yet?” Totally fair question. […]

“Is This a Dental Emergency or Am I Just Panicking?” — A Parent’s Guide to Kids’ Dental Emergencies Hi, I’m Dr. Cameron Zealand from North Calgary Pediatric Dentistry, and if you’ve ever sprinted to the bathroom to inspect your child’s mouth after a playground tumble or a rogue hockey puck to the face, you’re not […]

A Pediatric Dentist in Calgary Answers: “Do Kids Really Get Gum Disease?” By Dr. Cameron Zealand, North Calgary Pediatric Dentistry When people think about gum disease, they usually picture an older adult—not a smiling, carefree kid with a mouthful of baby teeth. So when I bring up periodontal disease during a child’s dental check-up, I […]

Creating Bright Smiles: Pediatric Dental Services at North Calgary Pediatric Dentistry By Dr. Cameron Zealand, North Calgary Pediatric Dentistry Hi, I’m Dr. Cameron Zealand—though most of my little patients know me as Dr. Cam. As a pediatric dentist at North Calgary Pediatric Dentistry (NCPD), my goal is simple: to make dental care a positive experience for every child […]

Finding the Right Dentist for Your Child with Special Needs By Dr. Cameron Zealand, North Calgary Pediatric Dentistry If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, you know that even routine experiences—like a visit to the dentist—can present unique challenges. As a pediatric dentist, I often hear from parents who have struggled to […]

Your Child’s Health Starts with Their Smile As a parent, you want the best for your child—a happy, healthy life where they can grow, learn, and thrive. You focus on nutrition, exercise, and sleep, but what about their oral health?The biggest problem? Most parents don’t realize how deeply their child’s dental health impacts their overall well-being. From their immune […]

Do Kids Really Need Root Canals? Calgary Parents, Here's What You Need to Know As a parent, hearing the words “root canal” in the same sentence as “your child” can feel alarming. Many parents in Calgary wonder: Do kids really need root canals? The short answer is yes—sometimes they do. While it might seem surprising, root canals for children can be […]

Do Kids Get Gum Disease? Here’s What Parents Need to Know Gum disease isn’t just something adults face - it can affect children too, and when it does, parents often feel concerned and unsure of what to do. Dr. Cameron Zealand, or “Dr. Cam” to his young patients, is here to offer some reassurance to […]