Your Child's First Visit...

Overall, it is advised by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry that you plan to schedule your first appointment with a dentist upon the eruption of the first tooth or no later than your child’s first birthday. At Every Kid’s Dentist, we agree with this advice and recommendation.

Many parents want to have an idea of what the first visit to the dentist is going to look like for their child. At Every Kid’s Dentist you can rest assured that your first visit is going to be pleasant and most of all fun for your child. A positive first visit to the dentist helps your child form a trusting bond with our dentists and staff. This in turn makes return visits to the dentist carefree for your child. Please reassure your child that is okay to share any fear they might have with their dentist. Also, remind your child that the Every Kid’s Dentist Team will be explaining everything carefully and comprehensively and that it is okay to ask any questions they might have!

At Every Kid’s Dentist, your first visit to the dentist typically entails little treatment and is generally a short visit. This first vital experience and interaction with the dentist allows your child a chance to meet our dentist and get to know them in a welcoming and warm way. Sometimes our dentists will ask you as the parent to join your child in the dental chair and possibly hold your child during examination. This allows for your child to feel a bit more comforted and safe and allows our dentists to best do their assessment of your child’s oral health.

We also ask that parents do not make a big deal out of their child’s first visit to the dentist. It is best to avoid using words like “drill” or “needle” as these can create needless anxiety for your child. We at Every Kid’s Dentist are skilled and experienced in treating children with fear; and we strive to clearly give details to your child as to the procedures they can expect to evade any future unconstructive attitudes towards dentistry. Also, at Every Kid’s Dentist we suggest that prior to the appointment your child receives good rest and a nutritious meal. This can help in aiding to your child’s experience at the dentist.

Overall, we will review the significance of keeping up a good dental wellness plan with you and your child to make certain a healthy and beautiful smile for your child’s life. We will also document your child’s medical and dental history, and perform a total wide-ranging examination and talk about any conclusions with you.