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Preparing
Your Child / The First
Visit / Dental Visit
Forms
Preparing
Your Child Tell your child that we will count teeth, show both of you how to effectively clean teeth, and perhaps take "picture" of the teeth. Do not use any fear provoking words, such as "hurt," "drill," "pull," or "needle." Avoid statements like, "the doctor won't hurt you." We thoroughly explain each of our procedures to children in terms they can understand before we perform them. Kindness
is the best tool we use to start your child on the road to a lifetime of
good dental health. If your child is afraid, be reassuring.
Young children often cry when faced with unfamiliar situations.
Working together, we can overcome any apprehension your child may have.
The
First Visit We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. Following the exam, findings and recommendations will be discussed. You will be given an estimate of the cost of treatment. During
future appointments we suggest that you remain in the reception room
while we are working with your child. We find that we can
establish a direct and close rapport more quickly with your child when
you are not present. Our purpose is to gain your child's
confidence and overcome any apprehension.
For your convenience... please click on a link below to view and print the required form(s), as instructed by our office staff you will need to complete and bring with you to your first/next dental visit to our office: To print the form(s) you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click here to download it for free to your computer.
Dental
Records Request
We will spend time education your child on proper tooth brushing techniques when necessary during routine examinations. We cannot stress enough the importance of follow-up by parents. We
recommend flossing your child's teeth to avoid cavities between teeth
and the avoidance of "sticky foods" such as Gummy Bears, Fruit
Roll-Ups, and raisins.
We take only X-rays necessary for a complete diagnosis of your child's dental health. Generally, cavity-detecting X-rays are made every 18 months to two years. An X-ray of the complete mouth (Panorex) is usually required between six and eight years of age to check for proper growth and permanent teeth. Another Panorex is taken between the ages of 17 and 19 years to check development of the third molars (wisdom teeth). Our
X-ray techniques and procedures are all designed to minimize
exposure. Lead aprons and ultra high speed film are routinely
used.
By marking or placing stickers on the specific days, the below listed charts will assist you in helping your child to be motivated to brush their teeth or remember not to place their fingers in their mouth. If you have another daily reminder you would like for your child, print out the blank chart and fill in the title. The charts will help your young ones enjoy taking care of their teeth. For a printer friendly version of each chart, click the title or picture below:
Want something fun to do? Print one or all of the below Activity Sheets to see if you can conquer the Dental Crossword Puzzle, find all of the Hidden Toothbrushes, Unscramble the Dental Words, or find the Hidden Dental Words. We know you can do it!
For
a printer friendly version of any Activity Sheet,
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