
A Lifetime of Smiles Starts with a Strong Foundation
Helping your kids build good oral hygiene habits from an early age sets them up for a lifetime of beautiful smiles. We know that family care comes with its challenges and rewards, and kids need a little extra attention. A healthy smile is a big part of childhood, so let’s give them a great start with personalized guidance tailored to their needs.
Getting Ready for Your First Appointment
It’s a good idea to chat with your child about their upcoming dentist visit to help them feel more comfortable. The goal of their first appointment is all about fun, relaxation, and building a positive relationship with the dentist. Since the unknown can often feel nerve-wracking, here’s a peek at what you and your child can expect:
Talk and Listen
We’ll start by talking to both you and your child, explaining what we’ll be doing and why. We’ll introduce some of our tools in a way that’s easy for kids to understand, using simple language that helps them feel at ease. See? Not so scary after all!
Gently Examine
Our gentle exam includes checking your child’s gums, tongue, teeth, and overall oral health. We’ll identify any areas that may need a bit more care at home, and we’ll make sure to give you personalized tips to support those spots before the next visit.
Educate
We may ask your child to show us how they brush their teeth, offering some friendly pointers on how they can improve their brushing routine. And of course, we’re happy to answer any questions you or your child might have about keeping their smile healthy!
Contact us today
to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Children typically start teething around 6 months old, and it’s recommended to visit the dentist by age 1 or within 6 months of their first tooth appearing. If you notice any issues, discomfort, or pain, don’t wait—book an appointment right away. It’s never too late to get started with their first dental visit!
Baby teeth play an important role beyond just holding space for adult teeth. They influence how a child’s face develops, how they smile, and their overall confidence. Establishing healthy dental habits early on can help kids maintain a positive attitude towards smiling as they grow. Even mild, normalized dental pain can affect how children chew, their food preferences, and their eating habits—making primary teeth just as important as permanent ones.
The duration of the appointment depends on your child’s needs and their comfort level during the exam. Generally, you can expect the visit to last about an hour.
After their first visit, your child should come for a checkup and cleaning every 6 months—just like you do—unless otherwise recommended. If your child experiences any discomfort, like toothaches, jaw aches, or sensitivity to certain foods, it’s best to schedule an appointment sooner.
Oral health isn’t just about the teeth—it’s a whole system that includes the gums, tongue, cheeks, glands, ligaments, joints, and bones. When one part of this system isn’t healthy, the whole mouth can be affected. Swollen, sore, or bleeding gums can be early signs of more serious issues, so keeping gums healthy is key to overall oral well-being.
