Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, high-quality dental care. We understand that your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to children’s needs and it is our goal to make your child feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible.
Your first visit is all about your child — his or her comfort, happiness, and health.
During your child’s first visit, we will review their dental and medical history forms, and take X-rays of their teeth and mouth. Then, the doctor will meet with you and your child to discuss the X-rays, help create an individual treatment plan, and answer any questions that you may have. At your child’s next visit, one of our hygienists will clean and polish their teeth, checking for any cavities or early signs of tooth decay or gingivitis.
Bring your smile, but also remember to bring these with you to your child’s first appointment:
- Your completed patient information form
- A legal parent/guardian MUST bring the patient to their first appointment. For future subsequent appointments, if a legal parent/guardian is unavailable to attend, please bring a signed parent delegation form designating who will be accompanying the patient.
- Your insurance card
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Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes prior to your child’s scheduled appointment. This will allow time to complete any necessary paperwork. If you arrive 15 minutes beyond your appointment time, you may be asked to reschedule for the next available appointment time. If frequent late arrivals occur, it will be considered a missed appointment and 3 or more missed appointment will result in dismissal from our office.
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We are unable to see families who do not wish to vaccinate their children. At any given time, we have a vulnerable patient population who are immune compromised with cancer, newborns, very young children with immature immune system and pregnant families or staff. These individuals rely on the immunity of those around them to avoid serious disease. We ask all new and existing patients upon returning to provide us the copy of their most recent immunization record.
Regular checkups are an important part of maintaining a healthy smile!
The American Dental Association recommends that children visit the dentist every six months for regular checkups and routine teeth cleanings to keep their teeth and gums healthy.
We understand that your family has a busy schedule, so when you’re preparing for a dental visit, please remember that an appointment can last between 20 and 40 minutes.