What To Expect At Your Child’s First Visit
When visiting Arlington Pediatric Dentistry, you can always expect a seamless and enjoyable experience for the entire family. We love getting to meet new families and introducing little ones to a life of fun, informative dental care. Here’s what you can expect at your child’s first visit.
The Appointment Process
Step 1
Greeting
First, your dental assistant or doctor will greet you and your child, getting to know you both and establishing trust. When your kiddo is comfortable, it leads to a better experience and more successful outcomes.
Step 2
Cleaning
During your child’s first appointment, our dental assistant will perform a gentle, yet thorough preventive cleaning to promote a happy, healthy grin.
Step 3
Exam
Next, your child’s dentist will carefully take a look at your child’s teeth and gums to ensure their oral health is on the right track and free of any dental issues.
Step 4
Get Rewarded!
Once your child has completed their first visit, we will give them age-appropriate toys and oral hygiene products. Positive reinforcement helps to create a fun-filled dental visit that children look forward to recreating every time
What To Bring To The Appointment
After you’ve scheduled your child’s first visit, it’s important to gather the following items to ensure an easy-breezy check-in process:
✓ New patient forms
✓ Dental insurance card
✓ Medical health history
✓ Valid form of ID
✓ Your child’s favorite toy or blanket
✓ List of any questions
How We Make Awesome Appointments Happen
Truly Tailored Care
Every child is unique! That’s why our team is delighted to get to know your kiddo’s personality and needs to create an appointment experience that works best for them.
Kid Tested, Parent Approved Office
We’re here to make dental visits fun! Our comforting and exciting amenities are carefully selected to ensure you and your child enjoy your stay with us!
Behavior Guidance Counseling
Sitting in the dental chair isn’t always easy. Our behavior counseling empowers your child to face challenges, overcome obstacles, and gain confidence as they learn how to take charge of their oral health
Desensitization Appointments
First visits are overwhelming sometimes — there are so many new faces, sounds, and expectations! To help your child adjust, we offer desensitization appointments. Through a series of visits, we’ll give your child a tour of our office, introduce our friendly team, and teach them about dental tools. This helps your kiddo get acclimated to our space so they can feel safe, secure, and cared for.
An Environment You’ll Both Appreciate
With our fun and inviting office, we’ve designed a space that keeps both you and your child at ease from the moment you walk through our doors.
Nutritional Counseling
A wholesome diet will keep your child’s teeth and body healthy, all while reducing the risk of cavities and other oral health issues. Your pediatric dentist can recommend dietary modifications to set your child’s smile and whole-body health up for success.
How To Prepare Your Child For Their Dental Visit
Did you know that amazing appointments start outside of our practice doors? Here are a few different ways to set your child up for a great first visit at our office.
Stay Positive
Speak highly about all things dentistry! This will help your kiddo associate positive feelings toward their first visit.
Be Their Brushing Buddy
Make brushing a fun part of their daily routine by playing their favorite two-minute song while you brush and floss together.
Get Artsy
Time to break out the crayons! Draw a picture of your smile with your child. Don’t forget the teeth – 10 on top, 10 on the bottom!
Read On
Curl up with your child and dive into a kid-friendly dental read, filled with lots of pictures and lovable characters.