PATIENT INFO

First Visit

When & What Is My Child's First "Regular" Visit?

Our office, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recommends that your child visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. We will gently examine your child's teeth and gingiva (gums). We will clean your child's teeth and apply topical fluoride to help protect the teeth against decay. Depending on your child's age and their ability, X-rays may be taken. This is done to reveal decay and check on the progress of your child's permanent teeth that have not yet erupted. Most important of all, we will review with you how to clean and care for your child's teeth. Dr Cynthia encourages parental questions, concerns, and feelings about their child's health. After all, the whole family is a team for a child's healthy smile.

We invite you to stay with your child during all appointments. Many pediatric dental practices suggest that parents wait in the reception area while their child is being seen. Our philosophy is quite the contrary. We believe that aiding you to help their children have life-long healthy smiles is a partnership between you and your children and our dental team. Communication to both parent and child about their total oral health is key to averting future complications and building great dental habits for life. For this reason we love the opportunity of talking with you and your children together at their appointments.