Children's dentistry

Children's dentistry in Canada: prices, coverage and booking

Updated 4 November 2026

In Canada a child's dental check-up usually costs CA$60 to CA$130, and a cleaning CA$75 to CA$125, according to clinics' price lists in November 2026. Ask the clinic about coverage before the visit, because the Canada Dental Care Plan can help families who qualify.

Coverage and rules

The Canada Dental Care Plan helps parents of children under 18 whose family income is below CA$90,000 cover some costs. Nova Scotia's Children's Oral Health Program covers, once a year, one routine exam, two routine X-rays and one preventive service. In parts of British Columbia, children are eligible for CA$2,000 of basic dental services, such as check-ups, X-rays, fillings and cleanings. Every dentist in Canada is licensed by a provincial regulator; in Ontario that regulator is the RCDSO.

Season and timing

Winter runs December to February, and many families plan around the holiday break. Booking a check-up in November or early December puts it before that break. For pain relief or sedation, ask the dentist before the visit, because the sources we checked give no price for sedation.

What to write in the request

Give your child's age, the issue (a check-up, pain, a filling or an extraction), which teeth are involved, and whether your child is nervous at the dentist. Say whether you want pain relief or sedation discussed, the city or area, the date and your budget. Mention whether your child is covered by the Canada Dental Care Plan, so the clinic can say what it will bill.

How it is bought here

Dental fees are quoted per visit or per treatment, and X-rays are charged per image. Some clinics offer direct billing to insurers, so ask about it when you book.

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