What to Expect

The First Visit

Our staff will review the health history form with you at the first visit. You are welcome to accompany your child into the treatment area during the initial exam. This will give you the opportunity to see our staff in action and allow Dr. Tina or Dr. Amy to discuss dental findings and treatment directly with you. We will perform a head and neck examination and then evaluate the health of the teeth, gums and your child's bite. Dental radiographs (x-rays) are taken only when Dr. Tina or Dr. Amy feels they are necessary. Additional services will be scheduled for a later visit.

Before The First Visit

Please discuss the positive aspects of dentistry with your child. One way to convey good feelings to your child about dental visits is to remind them that going to the dentist is a sign that they are growing up. You can explain that Dr. Tina or Dr. Amy will count and take pictures of his or her teeth.

Please do not tell your child that the "dentist will not hurt" as this may never have entered his or her mind. Instead, you may wish to assure your child that the doctors will be gentle and friendly. Also, please avoid using the words "needle, shot, pull", or any other words suggesting unpleasantness. Expect your child to do well and enjoy their visit to our office and chances are they will do just that!

We sincerely trust that you and your child will find the first visit and all visits to our office comfortable, fun and rewarding.