A Lifetime Of Smiles Starts With A Good Foundation
Help your children build a strong foundation in good oral hygiene habits and watch their beautiful smiles grow. We understand the unique challenges of caring for a family and know that children need extra care and attention. A healthy smile is a key part of childhood, so let’s guide them on the right path with personalized advice tailored to their needs.
Getting Ready for Your First Appointment
It’s a great idea to talk with your child about their upcoming dental visit. The goal of this first appointment is to help your child feel comfortable, enjoy the experience, and start building a positive relationship with the dentist. Sometimes, not knowing what to expect can make kids nervous, so here’s what they can anticipate.
Talk and Listen
We’ll have a conversation with both you and your child, explaining what we’re going to do and why. We’ll also introduce your child to some of the tools we use. Our approach is to use kid-friendly language, making sure everything is clear and reassuring, so your child feels at ease. You’ll see—dentist visits aren’t scary at all!
Gently Examine
We’ll conduct a gentle examination of your child’s gums, tongue, teeth, and overall oral health. This helps us identify any areas that might need attention, both during the visit and at home. We’ll provide personalized advice to keep their oral health on track and focus on these areas during future visits.
Educate
Your child might be asked to demonstrate how they brush their teeth, so we can offer tips on improving their technique. We’re happy to answer any questions you or your child might have about dental care and provide helpful advice for maintaining healthy teeth at home.
Contact us today
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Children typically begin to get their first teeth around 6 months of age. It’s highly recommended that your child visit the dentist by age 1 or within 6 months of their first tooth. If you notice any concerns about your child’s oral health or suspect discomfort, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment. It’s never too late for their first dental visit, and we’re here to offer the care and support they need.
Primary teeth, or baby teeth, are crucial for a child’s development. They do more than just save space for adult teeth—they help shape a child’s smile and overall facial appearance. Healthy baby teeth allow children to develop confidence in their smile, while dental pain (even mild) can negatively impact their eating habits, food preferences, and how they chew.
The length of the appointment will depend on your child’s needs and how cooperative they are during the exam. On average, the first appointment typically lasts about one hour.
After the first visit, we recommend that your child sees the dentist every 6 months for a checkup and cleaning, just like adults. If your child experiences tooth or jaw pain, rubs or nurses their jaw often, or avoids hard or cold foods, consider scheduling an appointment sooner to address any concerns.
Your mouth is more than just your teeth—it’s a system made up of gums, teeth, tongue, cheeks, and other tissues. When any part of your oral health is compromised, it can affect the whole system. Swollen, itchy, sore, or bleeding gums are early warning signs that something may be wrong and should not be ignored.
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