Our office, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry, recommends that your child visit the dentist by his/her 1st
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 their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions.
The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.
It is best if you refrain from using words around your
child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as "needle",
"shot", "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.
We invite you to stay with your child during their
dental appointments. If you prefer, you are welcome to allow your child to
accompany our staff through the dental experience. We can usually establish
a very close rapport with your child when you are not present. Our purpose
is to gain your child's confidence and overcome apprehension. For the safety
and privacy of all patients, other children who are not being treated should
remain in the reception room with a supervising adult.
We strive to make each and every visit to
our office a fun one!
NEW
PATIENT FORMS
For your convenience prior to visiting our office, please
Click on the following links to print the New Patient Forms, complete the information and
bring it with you to your first visit.
New Patient Form
Financial Agreement
Medical
Release Form
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.
