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Your child's first "official visit" should be around age 2 1/2 to 3. 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. On their FIRST official check-up visit, your child might be apprehensive and want you to be with him/her. If this is necessary, you may accompany your child during this first visit to see our dental facility and treatment procedures. However, during FUTURE visits, we ask that you allow your child to accompany our competent staff through the dental experience. 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 environment designed for children. Please feel free to ask questions concerning your child's dental treatment at any time. We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one! For your convenience when visiting our office, please print the New Patient Health History Form, complete the information and bring it with you to your first visit. To print the form you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, please click here to download it for free to your computer.
My Visit to the Dentist Personal Coloring Book
A personalized child's coloring book to help your child look forward to their first dental visit. Boy Coloring Book / Girl Coloring Book
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Dentistry for Children and Orthodontics, P.A.
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The
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and our practice recommend
that your child visit our office by his/her 1st
birthday. The visit at this age is less clinical and more educational.
This essentially is a "well baby check" for the teeth. At
this visit, we will conduct a risk assessment by evaluating family and
infant health history. Our competent staff will review diet and
nutrition and go over oral healthcare techniques with you. We will be
offering group and individual counseling sessions, similar to a "Mommy
and Me" group session. There is no charge for these infant oral
health sessions.
