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Recommended Age for 1st Visit

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Please complete the PATIENT HISTORY FORM for each child and bring it with you on your first visit.  If you have specific questions concerning your child's care, we will enjoy answering them at our initial consultation. If you feel your child may need specific care due to previous behavior, or other health problems please advise us ahead of the appointment date.

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During your child's first visit, we'll do a complete examination and provide age appropriate instruction in proper oral health care. If treatment is indicated, we will develop a written treatment plan and we will go over it with you in detail, explaining our findings and recommendations.
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Children's Behavior in the Dental Office

Pleasant visits to the dental office help a child establish trust and confidence that will last a lifetime. Pediatric dentists and their staffs have been specially trained to help young, apprehensive children feel good about seeing the dentist and taking care of their teeth.

Friendly, compassionate professionals and bright, cheerful office surroundings are all there to help your child have healthy teeth and gums. Children's behavior is most often affected by terminology used by friends, siblings or parents. PLEASE DON'T use terms of phrases like - SHOT, DON'T CRY, IT WILL ONLY PINCH etc.  Tell your child the dentist will explain everything to them and that they will do fine. Always give a positive word and not the negative.
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Recommended Age for 1st Visit

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that the child's first visit should begin at age 1.  We can provide information regarding teething, normal dental development, proper home care during the first three years, proper fluoride administration, and counseling regarding diet, pacifier and bottle habits.

The child's first full visit for cleaning, polishing, topical fluoride treatment and examination should occur during the second year.

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