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Pediatric dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry. We are specially trained for the unique dental health needs of children. Beyond the dental degree, our professional education includes completing a two-year hospital residency program at a children's hospital where advanced training, including child psychology, pediatric sedation, oral-facial trauma management, growth and development, and working with the mentally and physically handicapped, is obtained. We are also qualified to provide dental treatment in the operating room.

At your child's first appointment, we will examine the teeth, gums, and soft tissue. With your permission after the exam, we will take any necessary x-rays to complete our dental evaluation. Your child's teeth may be cleaned and treated with a topical fluoride solution. Following this, we will discuss our findings with you, propose a treatment plan and explain the options available, with an estimate of cost involved.

If your child is an infant or toddler, we may ask you to assist us by holding your child on your lap while we complete our exam. If this is the first dental visit for your child, you may find it helpful to give a very brief and simple explanation, such as, "Tomorrow you will be seeing the dentist who is going to check your teeth. The dentist and his helpers will tell you all about what they will be doing." Parents are cautioned not to over explain what will or will not be done. We ask that you do not make any specific promises to your child you may be unable to keep. It is also important your child does not sense any anxiety you may be feeling about this visit.

We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one!

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