Ideally, your child’s first dental visit should be within six months of eruption of his/her teeth. You can make the first visit to the dentist an enjoyable and positive experience. Let your child know that the dentist and staff will explain what they are going to do and that they will answer any questions. The less “fuss” concerning the visit, the better.

We recommend that you avoid using words that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt. Rest assured that our highly trained staff will choose the right words and deliver each message in a comforting manner.

One question that parents often ask us is, “Are we allowed in the room where you are treating my child?” While many offices vary in their responses, we answer with a resounding, “YES”. We consider ourselves in partnership with you to provide your child with a foundation for a lifetime of good oral health and, as partners, we respect your knowledge of your children and trust that you will respect our decisions and recommendations for their care.

Please do not be concerned if your child cries. Children may be afraid of anything new and strange. We pride ourselves on our gentle, understanding, and caring approach and are experienced with all types of behavior.

We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one!

For your convenience prior to visiting our office, please click on the below link to print the New Patient Health History Form, complete the information and bring it with you to your first visit.

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