Will I be allowed to go back with my child?

If you would like to, Yes! We believe that the days of not allowing parents back to be with their children is an outdated practice. We encourage parents to come back with their children for check-ups, cleanings, and initial exams. This allows us to have better communication about your children’s dental needs. If your child needs dental work, we encourage parents to wait out in the waiting area. We find that children tend to listen better when they aren’t distracted by their parents as a means of “escape.” If your child is being treated under general anesthesia by our sedation team, parents must wait in the waiting room during the treatment phase.

Does my child need to see a pediatric dentist?

A pediatric dentist is a dentist who has completed an extra 2-3 years of specialized training specific to the dental needs of infants, children, adolescents, and patient with special healthcare needs. They often have extra “tools in the toolbox” to address the complex dental needs of children. A large part of this extra training is behavior management, and the ability to effectively communicate and walk patients through potentially tough procedures.

My child has a cavity that needs fixed, can we treat it at the first appointment?

In most circumstances, Dr. Casey prefers to keep the first appointment easy and fun for your child, in order to build trust and give your child a change to become comfortable in the office. In rare circumstances, such as cases of trauma or pain, Dr. Casey will perform the treatment on the same day. The first appointment normally consists of a cleaning, exam, x-rays, and then discussion with Dr. Casey about which treatment option would be the most appropriate. If further treatment is required, we would then schedule the next appointment within several weeks when both the parent, child, and dental team can be prepared and set-up to provide treatment in the most optimal environment possible.

When should my child first see a pediatric dentist?

The old guidelines recommended a first dental visit by age three. This created problems because many children would already have multiple cavities at this age. The new recommendations have been moved to the child’s first birthday. We can diagnose, recognize, and treat problems if they are caught early. This can save on more invasive and more expensive treatment options later down the road. This is also a great time to provide patient education on diet, hygiene, and home care.

Do you accept my insurance?

We will never turn away a child who needs a dental home! Please see our financial tab above, or call us with any insurance or finance questions.