Pediatric Dentistry

Our office, as well as the The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a "Dental Home" for your child by one year of age. Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care. This will also help for us to establish a positive relationship with you and your child.

You can help us make the first visit to the dentist an enjoyable and positive one. Our warm and friendly staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions you or your child may have. We are all trained extensively in treating children of all ages and will be able to make each patient feel comfortable!

We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination and future appointments. Our purpose is to gain the trust and confidence of your child (and you!) and overcome apprehension. Most of our patients actually come into our office happily and willingly and are sad when it is time to leave.

At the initial examination we will clean your child’s teeth, assess oral hygiene, discuss dietary habits and possibly obtain x-rays (if deemed necessary). We will discuss at home oral hygiene and diet and make appropriate recommendations regarding both of these issues. If cavities are found we will discuss what future appointments are needed and the procedure for fixing the teeth. Every child will leave with a beautiful sparkling smile (and a goody bag full of tools to take care of their teeth at home and stickers and prizes!).

 

Orthodontics

Our greatest goal is to give you the healthy, straight, beautiful smile that you've always wanted. We understand that choosing to receive orthodontic care is a big decision, and we respect your reasons for wanting to improve the way you look and feel. Our practice will work with you every step of the way to make sure that your orthodontic care is as rewarding as possible. Our practice utilizes the latest technology, offering a variety of safe and gentle treatment options to give you the customized, individual care you deserve.

Every smile starts with an initial consultation!

Your initial consultation will give you the opportunity to meet our team, learn more about orthodontics, receive a complete initial exam, and find out which treatment options will best meet your needs. During your initial consultation, we will:

• Review your dental and medical history forms
• Provide a complete oral exam, with X-rays, to determine whether treatment is necessary
• Help you create a customized treatment plan
• Discuss all financial information, insurance options, and payment plans

Our team will be glad to answer any questions you may have, and we will provide all of the information that you need to determine which treatment is right for you. Please contact our practice to schedule your initial consultation.

What happens after the initial consultation?

You're one step closer to achieving the smile you've always wanted! After your consultation, we will schedule your first appointment and your doctor will place your new orthodontic appliance. This appointment generally takes about an hour, and during this time our team will be available to make sure that you are as comfortable as possible.

Scheduling Appointments

Visiting the orthodontist about every four to eight weeks is an important part of your orthodontic treatment. Our practice will work with you to make sure that your appointments are as convenient as possible. When scheduling appointments, please let us know what days and times work best for you.

We understand that “life happens”! If you're running late or need to reschedule, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate you. When you're ready to schedule your first appointment, contact our practice and our friendly scheduling coordinator will assist you. We're looking forward to working with you.

Visiting the dentist during orthodontic treatment

It is very important that you continue to visit your family dentist once every six months, even during your orthodontic treatment, for teeth cleanings and routine dental checkups. If extra dental care is needed, we will be happy to coordinate with your family dentist to make sure that you are receiving the best care possible.