A Lifetime of Smiles Starts with a Good Foundation
Give your kids a great start by building good oral hygiene habits and monitoring their progress as they grow into their beautiful smiles. We understand how challenging and rewarding family care can be, and kids need special attention. Having a healthy smile is an important part of childhood, so let’s get them started on the right path with guidance that’s personalized for their needs.
Getting Ready for Your First Appointment
Feel free to talk to your child about the upcoming trip to the dentist. The main goal of your child’s first visit is to relax, have some fun, and start building a positive relationship with the dentist. Sometimes, not knowing what to expect can make people feel a little nervous. Here’s what your child can expect during their first appointment:
Talk and Listen
We will talk to you and your child, explain what we’re going to do and why, and familiarize your child with some of the tools we use. We speak in kid friendly language and explain any dental terms so they can feel as comfortable and assured as possible. See! We’re not so scary after all.
Gently Examine
We will gently examine your child’s gums, tongue, teeth, and overall health. Our exam will uncover any areas of concern or tricky spots that may need some extra attention at home. We will provide personalized guidance and make a note to focus on those spots during the next appointment.
Educate
We might ask your child to show us how they brush their teeth and then give them gentle instructions on how to improve brushing at home. We’d love to answer any questions you or your child have about dental health.
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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
Your child will start to get their first teeth around 6 months old. It is recommended that children visit the dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months of getting their first tooth. If you suspect something might be wrong or if your child is experiencing discomfort or pain, please book an appointment as soon as possible. It’s never too late for a child to have their first dental appointment.
Baby teeth are just as important as adult teeth. Parents should understand that baby teeth do much more than hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth. Children’s teeth can impact how their face looks, how they smile, and how often they smile. Children who develop confidence and smile freely in their early years tend to keep those habits. Dental pain, even mild pain that children learn to normalize, will have a lasting negative impact on their eating habits, including how they chew, what types of food they prefer, and how much food they eat.
The length of the appointment will depend on the needs of the child and how cooperative they are during the exam. That being said, an appointment typically lasts about one hour.
After your first appointment, your child should visit the dentist as frequently as you do. We recommend a checkup and cleaning every 6 months unless otherwise specified. If your child experiences a tooth or jaw ache, rubs or nurses their jaw a lot, or avoids hard or cold foods, please book an appointment sooner.
Your mouth isn’t just your teeth. It’s a whole system, including your teeth, tongue, gums, cheeks, glands, ligaments, joints, bone, and more. When one aspect of your oral health suffers, the entire mouth is affected. Swollen, itchy, sore, or bleeding gums can be an early indicator of a much more serious problem.
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