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It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as needle, 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. If your child is over the age of 3, we ask that you allow them to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We are all highly experienced in helping children overcome anxiety. Separation anxiety is not uncommon in children, so please try not to be concerned if your child exhibits some negative behavior. This is normal and will soon diminish. Studies and experience have shown that most children over the age of 3 react more positively when permitted to experience the dental visit on their own and in an environment designed for children. After the initial visit, we will place your child on our six month preventive recare program. Regular recare visits will help keep your child cavity free. At recare appointments, your child's teeth will be cleaned and your child will receive a fluoride treatment to help prevent cavities. We will also monitor his/her facial and dental development. We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one! For your convenience when visiting our office, please print the New Patient Health History Form, complete the information and bring it with you to 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. Click here to print the New Patient Health History Form. Welcome
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follow the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and
recommend that your child's first dental visit be within six months after
the first tooth erupts, but no later than his/her first 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 his staff will explain all procedures and answer
any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better. 