Children's Dentistry

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to your child. By providing a fun, gentle and positive environment, we find that children are able to do very well in the dental office. By creating a positive impression on our young patients, a lifetime of dental problems and anxiety can be avoided.

You, as parents play an important role in preparing your child for his first visit to us. The first visits to the dentist may be the most important in your child's life so we ask that you help by reinforcing our role as a "tooth doctor" who works to keep teeth healthy and happy. Be relaxed and at ease with your child. Any anxiety on your part will be sensed by your child. Tell your child that we will "count" and "take pictures" of his teeth, and then talk afterwards about it. Don't over do it! Don't use words that may create fear in your child such as "hurt, shot, drill, X-ray, or needle". Don't relate any negative experiences you may have had as a child, and don't let other people tell your child stories that may provoke fear.

Your child's primary teeth are extremely important for chewing, speaking, growth and development, and for looking good too! We encourage exams and hygiene prophy visits at a young age rather than waiting until severe toothaches develop.

Preventive services such as fluoride treatments and sealants are less costly than the fillings, crowns and other treatments that your child may need if the teeth are neglected. Regular dental visits can save time, money and your child's teeth.

Children's DVD's with wireless headsets are available in each treatment room. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) sedation is available for a safe and pleasant appointment.

Just to review . . . here are a few Pointers for Parents!

Don't!

• Bribe your child into going to the dentist.
• Use a dental visit as a punishment.
• Let the child know you feel any anxiety about going to the dentist.
• Let anyone tell your child scary stories about dental visits.
• Use words like hurt, pain, needle, drill, shot, etc.

Do!

• Try to make dental visits enjoyable for your child, we'll help!
• Let your child go into the treatment room alone, if doctor prefers.
• Set a good example! Brush and Floss your own teeth daily, and visit the dentist regularly.