Children’s Dentistry, Quakertown PA
We LOVE Kids!
A Dental Home For You And Your Children
A dental home is an ongoing relationship between our dentists and your child and is established at their first dental visit. Our warm and friendly staff takes time to explain everything that will be done in child-friendly terms. We focus on educating patients on preventive care and creating a good relationship. If the child ever needs treatment, there is a level of trust developed that makes the experience more comfortable.
A dental home allows you and your child to have a familiar and comfortable environment in which to ask questions and come to for routine dental care and emergency situations.
First Visit For Children Younger Than 3 Years Old
Your first visit at this age will start by reviewing your child’s needs, medical history and addressing any concerns that you may have. We will perform an oral screening, evaluate your child’s dental growth and development and risk for cavities. We will discuss oral hygiene instructions, feeding and dietary concerns and review information about oral habits and dental trauma. At this age, most of the children will lay on their parents’ lap for their examination.
Is Your Child in Need of Dental Care?
Call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
First Visit For Children Older Than 3 Years Of Age
Your first visit at this age will start by reviewing your child’s needs, medical history and addressing any concerns that you may have. This visit consists of a complete dental and oral exam, cleaning and fluoride treatment. Dental x-rays will be taken based on your child’s age and needs. We will evaluate the health of your child’s gum tissue and check for cavities. Your child’s growth and development and bite alignment will also be assessed.
If further dental treatment is necessary we will discuss the details of the treatment recommendations and treatment options.
Do I stay with my child during the visit?
We invite you to accompany and stay with your child during their visit. We do ask that you remain a “silent observer” so that our doctors and staff are able to effectively communicate with your child. Research has shown that children over the age of 3 react more positively when permitted to experience the dental visit on their own. As your child matures, we hope they will feel comfortable coming back by themselves. This helps to better establish your child’s trust and independence.
Our team is committed to providing gentle dental care. We will work with your child’s particular needs and personality to make it a positive experience for them. Occasionally, a child may cry during a portion of their visit. This is a normal coping behavior for children. We like to use the “tell-show-do” approach in explaining dental techniques and procedures to your child. Our team will talk to your child in a way that they enjoy and understand.
Every appointment ends with a trip up to the prize drawers to reward your child for a job well done! We also have a No Cavities Club for those children who had a Cavity Free Check-Up.