Your Child's First Dental Visit at American Pediatric Dental Group
What to Expect From Your Child's First Visit
We’re excited to welcome you and your child to American Pediatric Dental Group for their first visit to the dentist! Our friendly, experienced team is dedicated to making sure your family has a great experience from the moment you step into our office. Let us help you and your child get started on a lifetime of happy and healthy smiles!
When Should My Child First Visit the Dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association both encourage parents to schedule their first visit to the dentist by their child’s first birthday or within six months of the emergence of their first tooth, whichever comes first.
Preparing For Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist
We encourage you to schedule your first appointment at a time when your child will be well-rested and comfortable in order to give them the best chance to make a positive first association with the dentist office.
Prepare for the visit by explaining to your child a little about where you’re going before you arrive at the office. Talk to them about how important it is to keep their mouth clean and healthy, and how visits to the dentist office help them do that. Keep a positive, fun attitude, and help your child look forward to visits to the dentist!
Please also complete any new patient forms, such as medical history or insurance information, that are sent to you prior to your appointment. This will help ensure that we can get right to the appointment when you arrive at the office.
What Happens at Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist
Tour the office and meet the team: You and your child will meet our friendly, compassionate, and knowledgeable doctor and team members and get a look around the office. We’ll take you into the exam room and explain the technology and tools that we use in our exams, cleanings, and treatments. It’s important to create a level of familiarity and comfort with the office and our team right from the start.
Your child’s first exam and cleaning: We’ll examine your child’s mouth to assess their growth and development and administer a gentle cleaning catered to their age and the progress of their teeth.
Dental health education and prevention: Our treatment approach centers around education and prevention. Our team will provide you with tips to help take care of your child’s oral health at home, including brushing and flossing at different stages of growth and healthy nutrition habits. An early start to healthy habits will keep your child’s smile bright as they grow up!
We can’t wait to meet your family! If you need to schedule your child’s first dental appointment or have any questions before your visit, call our office today. We’re here to help with anything you need as you prepare for a life of big smiles!
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Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Shasan William Liou
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. William Peña
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Sara Aza
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Joseph DePalo
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Harrison Hodgman
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Tamara McCallum
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Lizette Valiente
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Beatriz Alpizar
Dentist
Dr. Joel Frand
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Dr. Melanie Kucharski
Dentist
Dr. Ana Maria Mejia
Dentist
Dr. Maria Del Pilar Avellaneda
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Dr. Roula Yazaji
Dentist
Dr. Karen Zapata
Dentist
Dr. Cassandra Iglesias
Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Darren Morgan
Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Sheldon Rozman
Board Certified Orthodontist
6 Locations Across South Florida
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid, PPO, HSA, and FSA plans, as well as HMO plans at most offices. Schedule an appointment today!