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.

On your child’s first visit only a parent or legal guardian may bring the child.  Arrangements can be made for other caregivers to bring children at later visits, however a parent or legal guardian MUST accompany their child on their first visit to our office. We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. After the age of 4, we suggest you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We can usually establish a closer rapport with your child when you are not present. Our purpose is to gain your child's confidence and overcome apprehension. However, if you choose, you may come with your child to the treatment room. 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!

For your convenience prior to visiting our office, please click on the forms listed below to print, complete and bring with you to your first visit. We are also requesting that you bring a valid driver’s license or photo I.D. and proof of insurance with you.  Thank you!

New Patient Health History Form
Insurance Information Form

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