Natalie Smith DMD | Lewisville Kids Dentistry | First Visit

First Visit

Lewisville, TX PEDIATRIC DENTIST

Our Lewisville dental office, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry all recommend establishing a Dental Home for your child by their first birthday. Children with a dental home are more likely to receive proper preventive care, and routine oral health treatment.

You can make the first visit to our Lewisville dentist office enjoyable and positive. Inform your child of the visit and tell them that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better. It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle”, “shot”, “pull”, “drill” or “hurt”. We make a practice of using words that convey the same message without frightening children.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THEIR FIRST EXAMINATION

Lewisville Kids Dentistry invites you to accompany your child to the initial examination. During future appointments, we suggest you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience while you wait in the reception area. Our purpose is to gain your child’s confidence and overcome apprehension, and we can usually establish a closer relationship with your child when you are not present. However, you are more than welcome to accompany your child to the treatment room. For the safety and privacy of all patients, other children who are not being treated should remain in the reception area with a supervising adult.

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Is a Fluoride Treatment for...

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Keeping Enamel in Good Condition...

July 1st 2024

Have you noticed white spots on your teeth? Are they sensitive? Do you see any cracks, chips, or indentations? These could be signs of enamel erosion. Understanding Enamel Erosion Dental enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, protecting our teeth from daily wear and tear. However, even this strong barrier can wear down...
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