New Patients Info
We know the selection of a dentist for your child is important and we appreciate your choosing us. Our goal is to keep you and your child comfortable throughout the visit. We do this by treating you both with respect and answering all your questions while we provide you with excellent pediatric dental care.
At your child’s first visit, Dr. Saintil will assess his or her unique needs and provide comprehensive treatment to ensure they have a healthy smile. Kids have unique needs as their teeth and jaws are developing, and depending on the patient’s age, most visits start with a gentle but thorough examination of the teeth, jaw, bite, gums and oral tissues to monitor growth and development and observe any problem areas. If indicated, a gentle cleaning will include polishing the teeth and removing any plaque, tartar build-up and stains. We may also suggest X-rays, fluoride or other treatments and will discuss the options with you. We’d be happy to answer any questions you or your child have and give a demonstration of proper home cleaning.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry recommend most children have their first dental visit around their first birthday. This is an ideal time for us to carefully examine the development of your child’s mouth and safeguard against problems such as baby bottle tooth decay, teething irritations, gum disease, and prolonged thumb-sucking. Also, by starting at a very young age, children are far less likely to develop any fear or apprehension about dental visits.
Forms
At or before your first visit, you’ll need to complete insurance and health information forms that will allow us to begin your child’s dental treatment. You can get a head start on this process by downloading the new patient forms and filling them out before you come.