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We
look forward to meeting you and your child
and will strive to make each visit
to our office
an enjoyable experience for you both!
The American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and our office recommend that your child
visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit
to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of
the visit and told that the dentist and his staff will explain all
procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the
visit, the better.
It is best if
you refrain from using words around your child that might cause
unnecessary fear, such as needle, pull, drill or hurt. The office makes
a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant
and non-frightening to the child.
We invite you
to stay with your child during the initial examination. During future
appointments, we suggest you allow your child to accompany our staff
through the dental experience. We can usually establish a closer rapport
with your child when you are not present. Our purpose is to gain your
child's confidence and overcome apprehension. We are all highly
experienced in helping children overcome anxiety. Separation anxiety is
not uncommon in children, so please try not to be concerned if your
child exhibits some negative behavior. This is normal and will soon
diminish. Studies and experience have shown that most children over the
age of 3 react more positively when permitted to experience the dental
visit on their own and in an open environment designed for children.
For your convenience, click on the button below to
print and complete
your new patient form. Please bring it with you to your first visit to our practice.
Be sure to visit our
Fun Activities
page
for more dental educational tools.
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