Your Child's First Visit
Dr. Sarah and her team are dedicated to great dental experiences.
We, along with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recommend you bring your child in by his or her first birthday.
During your first visit, you will meet some of our dedicated pediatric dental team and discuss your concerns for your child. A parent or guardian should accompany the child throughout the visit. We will review tips for keeping teeth healthy, sleeping and eating habits, and typically clean the teeth at this appointment. Then, Dr. Sarah will join you at the end for a thorough exam to assess for decay and abnormalities, complete an oral cancer screening and growth assessment. We will complete your visit by discussing any remaining questions you may have.
We request that you complete our First Visit Forms prior to arriving for your appointment. This helps our office keep your and everyone else’s scheduled visit on time.
Your initial exam will last approximately 30 minutes. Oral hygiene instructions will also be given with suggestions to help your child care for their teeth. In most cases, we will also clean their teeth on this visit, and provide an evaluation that will outline any existing dental problems and proposed treatment.
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From the time your child grows their first tooth until they are ready to move on to an adult dentist, Dr. Sarah and her team will help care for and protect your child’s smile. Because children are so different from adults, we take a unique approach to every patient. We treat our patients as if they were our own and we want each visit to be a fun, educational visit.
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Preventive
Dentistry
This includes proper brushing, flossing and eating habits, ideal fluoride levels and the use of pit and fissure sealants. We strive to provide a fun, educational environment where children learn about the importance of good dental hygiene.
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Restorative
Dentistry
This includes children’s fillings and crowns including treatment of devastating early childhood caries. We are committed to discussing all options before these procedures and answering all questions you may have. Always working for the goal of a healthy smile is our first priority.
Sedation
Dentistry
Sedation dentistry refers to the use of sedation during dental treatment. Sedation is most commonly used during extensive procedures, for patients with dental phobia or for patients who find it difficult to sit still. Our office provides a variety of options that can be discussed at your visit.
Emergency
Treatment
We understand that the need for urgent dental care is sometimes necessary.
We strive to handle dental emergencies promptly and with compassion. We are always on call and you can reach our practice any day, at any time.
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