We typically see children for their first dental visit at or around age three. However, we are happy to see children at an earlier age if there are any concerns regarding any aspect of their dental health. You can make the first visit to our office enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and his/her helpers will explain all procedures and answer any questions. All instruments are shown to your child who can touch and experience them on their fingers before your child even opens their mouth.

In our aspiration to make dentistry a comfortable and even fun experience for your child, we use a special “language” to re-phrase or re-word much of the dental terminology which can make even adults a bit nervous. Here’s a brief introduction into the terminology we use for the first visit:

• Explorer = tooth counter
• Cleaning brushhead = tooth tickler
• Floss = tooth string
• Fluoride foam = tooth vitamins
• Operatory light = flashlight
• X-rays = tooth pictures

• Cavity causing bacteria = cavity bugs
   

For your convenience, prior to visiting our office, please click on the links below to view and print the  New Patient Forms, complete the information, and bring them with you to your first visit.

(To print the forms you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, please click here to download it for free to your computer.)

• Patient Registration Form

• Insurance Form (For Delta Dental Patients Only)

• Smart Snacks