Our
office, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry,
recommends that your child visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday.
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 their 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",
"shot", "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.
We invite you to stay with your child during the
initial examination. During future appointments, we suggest you allow
your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We
can usually establish a closer rapport with your child when you are
not present. Our purpose is to gain your child's confidence and
overcome apprehension. However, if you choose, you may come with your
child to the treatment room. For the safety and privacy of all
patients, other children who are not being treated should remain in
the reception room with a supervising adult.

We strive to make each and every
visit to our office a fun one!
For your convenience prior to visiting
our office, please Click on the links to print the
New Patient Health History
Form, and the
Family Registration Form. Complete the information on both
of the forms and bring them with you on 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.
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