Pediatric Dentists Make Office Visits Fun
We seek to foster a fun and inviting environment that is specifically designed for children. The comfort of your child is one of the most important factors in creating a positive association with visiting the dentist, so we recommend reviewing our practice’s photos to see if they will enjoy their visit.
Stress-Free First Visit
Introducing children to a dentist can be a difficult task for any parent. Kids are usually very nervous to visit the doctor or dentist for the first time for a variety of reasons, which is why we offer relaxed “meet and greets” for their first office visit. The first visit is a great way for you to speak with us about our practice, and it gives you a chance to gauge how your child responds to the new surroundings. Remind them that you are there to meet some new people who want to help them get a healthy smile, and that our team is here to help them get the brightest smile possible.
First Visit – Your Child’s Dental Home in Vista
We recommend that your child have their first appointment within six months of his or her first tooth breaking through, or by their first birthday.
Your child’s first visit by age 1 will allow us to begin this special relationship by introducing them to our dental team and discussing with you proper infant oral health. We will start early to teach you and your child the lifelong dental habits you need to prevent tooth decay and maintain a healthy mouth.
What You Can Do To Make Your Child’s First Visit Enjoyable and Positive
We take pride in providing your child a productive, enjoyable experience during their visits to our office. You can help prepare your child for their dental visits by:
Discussing the visit using positive language and enthusiasm, making it exciting for your child. Make it a special occasion by allowing your child to choose his or her own clothes for the visit, and brushing especially well so that they can “show off” their teeth to the dentist.
Explaining how the visit will work and what we will do during the visit. Let them know that we will simply count, brush and then take pictures of their teeth so your child will understand. Often you can find videos or books on the subject and expose them to your child.
Not being anxious about your child’s appointment. Your child will know if you are not relaxed and at ease.
Not using “scary” language when talking about your visit to the dentist, such as words like hurt, drill or shot. We work to use words that let the child know what we are doing, but they are less frightening.
First Visit – Your Child’s Dental Home
We recommend that your child have their first appointment within six months of his or her first tooth breaking through, or by their first birthday.
Your child’s first visit by age 1 will allow us to begin this special relationship by introducing them to our dental team and discussing with you proper infant oral health. We will start early to teach you and your child the lifelong dental habits you need to prevent tooth decay and maintain a healthy mouth.
If you have any questions about our services, please contact us today at (760) 842-0888.
