Plan Your Visit
Welcome to Dentistry for Children
EXCEPTIONAL DENTAL CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
At Dentistry for Children, we provide a wide range of pediatric dental services. But, while children’s dentistry is a big part of what we do, we also provide dental care to adults. This offers convenience for families because everyone can visit the same dental office.
Whether you need to schedule your child’s first dental checkup or you’re looking for a complete smile makeover, our team is equipped to address every need. We use the latest technology and innovative techniques to deliver tailored solutions for patients of all ages.
When to Schedule Your Child’s First Dental Visit
THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY PREVENTIVE CARE
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children see a dentist by age 1. This early introduction to dental care helps children feel comfortable with dental visits from the start. Having good childhood experiences in the dental office also helps kids build lifelong positive associations with dental care, which can profoundly impact their oral health throughout their lives. Kids who don’t fear dental visits are more likely to maintain regular dental checkups and cleanings and practice good at-home oral hygiene.
Early dental visits are important to check the ongoing development of your child’s oral health. Our team will provide you with tips to help you care for your child’s teeth.
What Happens at the First Visit
WHAT KIDS AND ADULTS CAN EXPECT
First appointments will take around one hour for adults and 30 minutes for children. Regardless of the age of the patient, one of the most important things that our team does during first visits is a thorough oral health evaluation. We will then take a full set of digital X-rays to help us assess if you have any underlying dental issues. These digital X-rays are quick, easy, and comfortable and provide clear images on-screen immediately. Our team may also take lateral, panoramic, and cone-beam images to assist with our evaluation.
Your gums are just as important as your teeth, and for that reason, we also take periodontal readings at your first appointment. This involves gentle perio probing to fully assess your current gum health status.
If no periodontal issues are present, we will perform a professional dental cleaning. This is to remove hardened plaque and cavity-causing bacteria from hard-to-reach places that a toothbrush often misses.
The Next Steps
TREATMENT PLANNING
After a thorough evaluation, your dentist will present their findings so you know the current status of your oral health and any issues that need to be addressed. The dentist will have a conversation with you about your overall health and oral health goals, then recommend an appropriate treatment plan. Time for a financial consultation will also be available at the first appointment to discuss any treatment costs and estimated insurance coverage.
New Patient Forms
New patient forms are available below. Please bring them with you to your first appointment. You can open the form on your device, type in your answers directly on the form, and then print it out. Or, if you prefer, you can download the form, print it, and then manually fill it out with a pen.
CHILD NEW PATIENT FORM
ADULT NEW PATIENT FORM
ORTHODONTIC NEW PATIENT FORM
If you are a current patient of record and would like to sign into your account please click below:
CURRENT PATIENT LOGIN
Afford your care - even those unexpected dental procedures!
Whether you have insurance or not, at Dentistry for Children, we offer a range of payment methods to help families afford their dental care.
We accept cash, major credit cards, and checks.
We also accept CareCredit, which offers flexible monthly payments, with zero interest for six or 12 months.
If you have dental insurance, our team can help you navigate your insurance benefits so you can determine your out-of-pocket costs and deductibles.