Tips For Your Child’s First Dental Visit

• All content in the presentation, including medical opinion and any other health-related information, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered to be a specific diagnosis or treatment plan for any individual situation. Use of this presentation and the information contained herein does not create a doctor-patient relationship. Always seek the direct advice of your own dental pediatrician in connection with any questions or issues you may have regarding your own health or the health of others.

“Dentistry That Cares From The Start”

•From your first dental care visit 1 - 18 years old, we will count and clean your children's teeth.

Important To Maintain Baby Teeth

•Our office is set-up as one large room with several dental chairs for exams and cleanings. All parents are welcome into the exam area.

All Parents Welcome

•We recognize that many children have had or still have ‘dental anxieties’ and that sometimes

Those anxieties may be inadvertently or subconsciously conveyed to your child.

Safe Dental Care For All Children

•We are committed to providing safe dental care for all children regardless of their developmental or other special health care needs.

Regardless of Their Needs

•Be assured our office will give your child all the attention and gentleness required for a positive dental experience.

Positive Dental Experience

•We’ve outlined some pre-planning tips you as the parent can do to help both you and your child have a great experience at our office.

Tips For Your Childs First Dental Visit

1. Very young children don’t have a realistic sense of time. Wait until the day of the appointment to inform your child.

Tell them you’re going to visit a tooth doctor who will count their teeth and teach them how to take care of their teeth.

Showing Your Child Dental Care

2. We have plenty of toys, books and videos in the office – most kids don’t want to leave!

Your Child Will Learn How To BRUSH

3. Emphasize the adventure of visiting a new place, meeting new people and being the center of attention.

Do NOT use words like ‘drill,’ ‘hurt’ or ‘needle’ – they will only create unsure thoughts in your child.

Examine Infants and Toddler While In Your Arms

4. We examine infants and toddlers while sitting on their parent’s lap in the dental chair.

We Check Teeth of Dolls and Stuffed Animals

5. If your child has a special toy or a blanket they rely on when they are anxious, please bring it to the appointment.

We check teeth of dolls and stuffed animals, too, so if your child has a favorite one, please bring it.

We Check Teeth of Dolls and Stuffed Animals

The American Association of Pediatric Dentists defines persons with special health care needs as individuals who have a physical, developmental,

Mental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive, or emotional impairment or limiting condition that requires,

Medical management, health care intervention and/or use of specialized service programs.

We Teach Early Dental Care

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