Calm <em>first visits.</em>
We're general dentists who like kids — not a separate pediatric office. Your child sees the same team that sees you, and we go at their pace.
Our approach
A first dental visit between ages one and three is plenty for most kids — usually a ride in the chair, counting teeth, and a sticker on the way out. We're not in a rush.
We never use 'tell-show-do' as a script for restraint. If a child isn't ready, we reschedule. If they are, we make it the easiest dentist visit they'll ever have — so the next one is, too.
First visit at their pace.
First visits are short and gentle. The goal is no tears, not a perfect exam.
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01
Meet the team
Tour of the room, look at the chair, meet the hygienist and doctor. No instruments yet.
5 minutes -
02
Ride the chair
Up and down a few times. Watch a screen. Big plastic mirror to look at their own teeth.
10 minutes -
03
Count & gentle clean
Count teeth, soft toothbrush polish, fluoride varnish if they're up for it.
10 minutes -
04
Wins on the way out
Sticker, toothbrush, and a chat with the parent about what to watch for at home.
5 minutes
Childhood teeth, start to baby-teeth-falling-out.
Each option below is available in-house — quoted in writing, no surprises.
First-visit experience
Ages 1–3 — a friendly introduction, no pressure for a full exam.
Cleanings & fluoride
Same six-month schedule as adults, much shorter visits.
Sealants
Thin protective coating on molars — applied once, lasts years.
Cavity treatment
Small fillings with kid-paced anesthetic. Bigger ones referred to a pediatric specialist if needed.
Pediatric Dentistry FAQs.
Don't see your question? Send us a note — we'll answer plainly.
- What age should my child first come in?
- Once the first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. The first visit is short and mostly about making it positive.
- Are you a pediatric specialist?
- No — we're general dentists who see kids alongside adults. For complex pediatric cases (severe anxiety, special-needs care, full sedation) we refer to a pediatric specialist.
- Will you do x-rays on my child?
- Only when needed — usually starting around age 5 or 6, and only if we suspect a cavity between teeth. Low-radiation digital.
- What about thumb-sucking or pacifiers?
- Both are fine until age 3 or so. Past that we'll talk about gentle weaning. We don't shame kids for habits.
More from the practice.
All under one roof, all planned together.
Ready to book pediatric dentistry?
We'll confirm by text within one business day. No upsells, no pressure.