FAQs

What is pediatric restorative dentistry used for?

Pediatric restorative care addresses teeth affected by cavities, injuries, or developmental concerns. Treatments help restore function, protect developing teeth, and prevent further complications.

Will my child’s tooth look natural after restoration?

We use tooth-coloured materials designed to blend with natural enamel. We aim to ensure restorations are strong, functional, and visually seamless within your child’s smile.

How do I know which treatment is right for my child?

After a gentle exam, we’ll walk you through your child’s options, outlining the benefits and considerations for each. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and make an informed decision.

What Is Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative dentistry includes treatments designed to repair or replace parts of children’s teeth affected by cavities, injury, or early dental wear. These treatments support healthy development, speech, and chewing, while also helping prevent infections and misalignment as your child grows.

Depending on the need, restorative procedures for children often involve fillings, crowns, or space maintainers. Our approach is friendly and calming, helping young patients feel at ease.

Why Timely Pediatric Restoration Matters

Even minor issues in baby or permanent teeth can lead to discomfort, nutritional challenges, or long-term dental problems. Early treatment helps prevent infections, maintain space for future teeth, and promote self-confidence.

We restore children’s teeth to:

Support healthy eating and speech
Reduce pain or sensitivity
Preserve baby teeth until they naturally fall out
Guide proper alignment for developing teeth
Encourage positive dental experiences

We take time to explain treatment in a kid-friendly way and work at your child’s pace to minimize stress.

Pediatric Restorative Services We Offer

Dr. Phoebe provides a full range of pediatric restorative options customized to each child’s needs.

Tooth-Coloured Fillings

For small cavities or minor damage, we remove the decay and use a tooth-coloured composite resin to rebuild the tooth. The filling blends naturally and can usually be completed in a single visit.

Pediatric Dental Crowns

If a primary tooth is badly decayed or fractured, we may place a stainless steel or tooth-coloured crown. These protect the tooth until it’s ready to fall out naturally and help maintain proper chewing function.

Space Maintainers

If a baby tooth is lost too early, we can place a space maintainer to keep the area open for the incoming permanent tooth. This helps guide proper alignment and avoid crowding.

Restorative Dentistry in Vancouver & New Westminster

We support families through every stage of dental growth with warmth, patience, and clear communication. Whether your child needs a small filling or more complex care, we focus on creating a positive, supportive experience.

We see children at both of our locations. Our West Broadway office is located at 1233 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G7, Canada. Our New Westminster location is at Unit D – 459 E Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3X5 will open in the summer to support growing families in the area.

Plan Your Child’s Visit for Dental Restoration

If your child needs Pediatric Restorative Dentistry in Vancouver and New Westminster, we can help restore function and protect their smile. We’re here to help with kind, dependable care tailored to children.

Schedule your child’s consultation today to learn how restorative dentistry can support their oral development. We look forward to seeing you and your child soon, and helping your child bring out their best smile!

Kennylu-Ai

Dr. Tsang is very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with my child. We appreciate her team’s professional dental care!

Natalie N

My daughter had a wonderful experience with Dr. Phoebe and her dedicated team. She is meticulous, careful, and wholeheartedly committed. She explained all the necessary treatments for my daughter and provided the most helpful advice tailored to her age and specific condition, ensuring my daughter felt no pressure during her dental care. In addition, Dr. Phoebe is incredibly friendly and genuinely loves children. She transformed the fear that many kids—and even some adults—often feel about dental visits into a positive experience. This is a clinic truly worth sharing with others so they can also visit and experience such excellent care.

Natasha L

Highly recommend Dr Tsang and her team. Dental procedures can be very scary, especially for your little one, and biggest fear is if the dental team is over charging or over prescribing. I can honestly say you can trust Dr Tsang and her team. I was impressed by the patience and gentle approach she used when explaining all our options, answering my list: if questions. She did not automatically overprescribe yet she understands what’s needed to ensure my 5 year old daughter left with the best experience. My daughter used oral sedation with Midazolam (Short acting Benzo that is easily reversible and safe) which is much less invasive than general anesthetic route often recommended by other pediatric dentists first As well Dr Tsang was honest when updated X-rays were taken that there were fewer than needed cavities to be filled than we had expected Not to mention they had so many goodies and prizes for my daughter throughout the various steps of process, that she left as if she just went to a birthday party. To summarize, if you’re looking for a very knowledgeable but humble professional, whom you can trust to not over prescribe yet is willing to ensure your child has the most comfortable and positive dentistry experience, Dr Tsang and her team embodies all those traits above.

Sharon T

Im glad we found Dr. Tsang to be my daughter's dentist. She's very knowledgeable, personable and very attentive with children. Thanks Dr. Tsang and her amazing team!

Eileen Y

Our 2.5-year-old son, Howard, recently started experiencing pain in his upper right back teeth. Concerned, we took him to a nearby general dentist, who, after a thorough examination, referred us to a pediatric dental specialist, Dr. Phoebe Tsang. To our surprise, Howard had extensive dental issues, requiring treatment for 14 teeth through surgery. As parents, we felt deeply sorry that he had been enduring more discomfort than we had realized, especially since he was too young to fully express his pain. Howard had been drinking milk at night since birth, and we were unaware of the significant impact it could have on his teeth. However, after our initial visit to the general dentist, he successfully transitioned away from night bottles. Determined to provide him with the best care, we made the one-hour drive from White Rock to see Dr. Tsang. From the moment we arrived, Dr. Tsang and her team were incredibly professional, compassionate, and gentle with Howard. Dr. Tsang herself is not only highly knowledgeable but also exceptionally skilled in pediatric dentistry. We feel truly fortunate to have had her perform Howard’s surgery. Yesterday, on March 18, 2025, Dr. Tsang and anesthesiologist Dr. Robert carried out Howard’s procedure with exceptional expertise and care. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication. Post-surgery, Howard has been recovering well—he is experiencing minimal discomfort and has been able to drink formula and eat soft foods comfortably. This was Howard’s first surgery, and under Dr. Tsang’s guidance, we are confident that he will continue to improve and eat with ease. We sincerely appreciate the outstanding care provided by Dr. Tsang and her team and wholeheartedly recommend her to any parents seeking a skilled pediatric dentist for their child’s dental needs. Best wishes from Eileen and families :)

Hana W

Highly recommended Dr Phoebe Tsang! Our 5 year old son was very anxious at our local dentist and we did not want him going under anesthetic for his teeth. Thankfully we got a referral to Pediatric Dental Specialist Dr Tsang, who uses conscious sedation. From the first FaceTime consultation, she was so kind! Our son was at ease and really looked forward to meeting her. She thoroughly explained the procedure and answered all our questions with patience. She is unbelievably knowledgeable and gave us reassurance that everything would go well. Upon arrival at her beautiful office, we were greeted with the utmost love from not only her but her whole team. Being in her care was top of the line, we cannot thank her enough for making this go so smooth for our family. If your children need dental work done, look no further. I guarantee you, she is the absolute best you will find!

Joanne C

Very good service for young kids! They used all efforts to release the kids during their treatment. Will definitely recommend it to our friends.

Cara E

My 4 year old son has many sensory issues and brushing his teeth was absolutely impossible, which is what brought us to Dr Tsang. He needed a ton of work done for his mouth to be healthy again. I was blown away by her and her staff from start to finish. She treated my son so well and I was so impressed with her efforts to connect with him in a way that would work for him. He did need dental surgery, which scared me but all the questions I had were answered so quickly and there was a great deal of communication from his first appointment, all the way up to the surgery. You can tell how much Dr Tsang and her staff care about their patients. I couldn't be happier with my son's care. I truly recommend Dr Tsang and staff if your child needs dental work done. They have so much compassion and throughout the entire process I felt like my son was in great hands. I'm so thankful to everyone who worked with him and those I had contact with over many months. This was a very stressful situation for me and it was made so much better by everyone there.

West Broadway Clinic

Pediatric Restorative Dentistry

Pediatric Restorative Dentistry