Initial AppointmentYour initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, treatment can be performed the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day. Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation: * Any current X-rays * A list of your current medical prescriptions * If you have medical or dental insurance, bring the necessary completed forms. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims. IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian must accompany all patients under 18 at the consultation visit. Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are on any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.) X-Rays If your previous dentist has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional films are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.
What should you expect at your first visit The parent should expect some anxiety from the child and that is common, but one way to get over that would be to let them know about the dental exam like it is a fun thing to do where they count the teeth and shine the teeth. Also we encourage parents to give positive reports about their experience to them to build confidence in them. It is wise to read to them interactive dental books so that they are educated about brushing their teeth and that we are only going to go over their brushing with them on the dental chair. There is a significant value for early well baby dental checkups. In particular, checkups for very young children address many concerns including teaching adults how to care for their child's teeth and gums, how to help their children learn to care for themselves, answering parents questions and concerns, and planning for future dental health.
CheckupsEducation and prevention are the cornerstones of our concern for the dental health of children. In addition to teaching parents and guardians about dental care for their child, checkups are an appropriate time to comfortably and easily evaluate:
How many teeth are present Loose teeth if any Are all teeth present Braces / bite evaluation cavity check Check health of gums Habit evaluation Homecare / prevention Fluoride use Review diet Address adult's concerns Teach adults how to care for child's teeth