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The First Visit

Many children are apprehensive about their first dental visit, but they don't need to be. Our office has been designed to make the dental experience as comfortable and non-threatening as possible. Follow these hints to make your child's first visit with us more enjoyable:

Your child should visit a dentist by his or her first birthday.
The less buildup to any dental visit, the better. Tell your child about the visit and let him or her know that the dentist and her staff will explain the routine and answer any questions.
Refrain from using words that might create unnecessary fear and anxiety, such as needle or shot, pull, drill, or hurt. The office makes a practice of using more kid-friendly terms that convey the same message.
If your child is over the age of 3, we ask that you allow him or her to accompany our staff through the dental experience so that we may have his or her undivided attention. Studies and experience have shown that most children over the age of 3 react more positively when allowed to experience the visit on their own and in an environment designed especially for children.