Children’s Dentistry

Over the years, the children we have treated have enjoyed their visits to our office. We enjoy our ‘little’ patients and make every effort to make their visit stress free and fun.

In most instances, we ask that your child come back by themselves. This allows us to bond with your child and create trust which will make dental visits stress free and even fun. If there is a problem, we will ask a parent to come into the room. We DO NOT papoose or “strap” children down or do treatment without your knowledge. We always meet the parents at the end of the first visit and if there are no issues, we only visit with the parent if there is a problem or concern on subsequent visits. Do not hesitate to ask, we are always happy to answer any concerns.

Our Goal

Our goal is to help children develop dental habits that will ensure they maintain excellent dental health over their lifetime.

It is our experience that children introduced as early as three years old to regular dental checkups are more likely to maintain good dental health practices into their teenage and adult years. We’ve also noticed that children introduced at a young age have fewer phobias.

 

From a health standpoint, early diagnosis of potential tooth problems may prevent the issue from ever developing. Over time, a child’s consistent record of dental health and development will enable us to make proactive and informed decisions.

As a child develops to their adolescent years, changes to oral health can cause anxiety and apprehension. Regular visits to their dentist can go a long way to helping a child deal with these issues.

Tips for a child’s First Visit:

  • Take your child for an online ‘office tour’
  • Let your child know your positive dental experiences
  • Find materials (books, Internet..) to introduce your child to the dentist
  • During your first visit the dentist will:
  • Evaluate adverse habits like thumb sucking
  • Check to see if the child needs Fluoride
  • Examine your child’s teeth, gums and mouth
  • Teach your child how to clean their teeth and gums
    Discuss a schedule for regular dental checkups