Children’s Dentistry Plainville Family Dental Services

CHILD’S FIRST DENTAL VISIT

Our office is very child friendly and we will make your child’s first visit to the dentist a positive experience. We spend time educating parents and kids to prevent oral disease and to make the dental office a fun place for kids to visit.

We follow steps below, explaining each step to you and your child as we go along:

• Review your child’s medical and dental history;
• Complete a thorough oral examination to assess growth and development, oral hygiene, injuries, cavities and/or other problems;
• Clean the teeth and provide suggestions about daily care;
• Evaluate and optimize your child’s fluoride exposure because too much or too little can lead to problems;
• Review feeding practices and provide dietary counseling;
• Assess your child’s risk of developing tooth decay;
• Provide information regarding oral development, teething, pacifier or finger/thumb sucking habits and injury prevention;
• Plan for any needed treatment or the next check up.

We also recommend the tips below to ensure a great first dental visit:

• Schedule a morning appointment if possible. Children tend to be more rested and cooperative in the mornings.
• If you have any dental anxieties, try not to convey them to your child.
• Do not use a dental visit as a punishment or threat.
• Try to make your child’s dental visit an enjoyable outing.

By starting visits at an early age, you will help your child build a lifetime of good dental habits! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us.