Children’s dentistry is a very important health service, and successful children’s dentistry must begin with proper education and preparation. We would like to guide you in helping your child have a pleasant dental experience and a lifetime of dental education.


Your Child's First Visit

Give your child the opportunity to hear of pleasant dental experiences, only. It is best to tell a child about a dental visit the night before the appointment. Of course, always refer to the Doctor as "our Friend".  

Please convey the feeling that dental visits are a part of growing up. Don’t offer rewards or indicate in any way there is something to fear. Should you try to bolster a child’s courage prior to the dental visit, it may have the opposite effect and frighten them.  We offer a safe haven for your child; a professional dental office with an informal atmosphere for the comfort of all children.


What to tell your child  

If your child should ask searching questions, explain that the Doctor is only going to look at their teeth, and will always explain everything that is going to be done before it happens.  In discussing dentistry, please do not use the words: "needle", "shot", "drill", "pull", "hurt", or any other words that might have an unpleasant meaning.

Please do not be upset if your child cries. Children may be afraid of anything new and strange. Kindness is the greatest contribution for overcoming fear, and it must be our united objective to eliminate dental fears. We believe you will be very pleased with your child’s visits.

Appointments

Appointments early in the day are often the best time to see young patients. They are less tired, and our staff can devote additional time and attention.

We request that parents accompany children to the examination area on the first visit.  Subsequently, the children may come to the exam area by themselves, and the Doctor speaks with the parents after each appointment.

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