First Visit

The first dental visit is a very exciting time for a child and their parents. The first step begins at home, with you. We would like to offer a few suggestions that will ensure that your child’s first visit with us will be a positive experience for him/her. We suggest that you speak very positive and excited about their first visit and explain that we will be “counting and shining” their teeth and we may need to “take pictures” of their teeth. Tell them that they will get to watch cartoons, play video games, and will even receive a new toothbrush and prize for “big helpers”. We also like to take a picture of your child and the doctor for them to take home to show other family members and friends what a “big helper” they were at their first dental visit.

We recommend that we see your child for their “First Appointment” around their first birthday, unless you have concerns or an emergency arises before then. You and your child will meet with our Treatment Coordinator, who will assist you through your entire first visit to our office. She will review with you your child’s medical history and any dental concerns that you may have at that time. After meeting the doctor, he/she will perform a thorough dental exam on your child. We will use the show, tell and do technique at all times so that you and your child are well aware of what is happening. The exam includes the evaluation of the teeth and gums, a head and neck assessment and a preliminary orthodontic evaluation. We will determine if any X-rays are necessary, and discuss if a cleaning and fluoride treatment should be done at this time. We will review our findings with you in detail, and we will do our best to design a treatment plan to fit your time and budget concerns.