We are honored that you are considering our practice to provide dental care for your child.  We look forward to meeting you and your child in our office soon and officially welcoming you to our practice. 

We invite you to be present with your child during all of their appointments.  Preventive care appointments are usually scheduled every six months.  Preventative care is very important, and we find that if done consistently; these visits should comprise the majority of visits to our office.

Whether this is your child's first visit to a dentist or this is your first visit in our office, it is important that your child feels comfortable and begins developing a trusting rapport with Dr. Wong and our staff.  The first visit is designed to make your child feel comfortable and to make the dental visit a fun experience. Each child is unique; we understand his/her curiosity and apprehension and give each patient individualized attention.  Our staff is trained to work with children and to carefully explain and help each child participate in activities designed to help build their self-confidence.

Our first step is to spend time with you and your child discussing toothbrush skills and food choices that help prevent tooth decay. We also review the child's medical and dental history, take any necessary x-rays, perform a cleaning and fluoride treatment, and inform you of your child's present dental needs along with any recommended treatment. 

When should I schedule my child's first appointment? Our office, along with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child visit the dentist by his or her 1st birthday. Beginning dental care at an early age is important for a number of reasons. Early visits provide opportunities to address other preventive issues that are vital to oral health and a pleasing smile. Dental visits that are scheduled before problems develop can be kept short and help the child become relaxed in the dental environment more quickly.            

Our goal for children under 3 is to make dental visits a positive experience. Dr. Wong will provide a thorough examination and talk with you about any issues of concern while your child plays nearby. With each subsequent visit your child will mature and confidence and trust will most likely increase. As maturity allows, we will begin preventive care visits including examination, cleaning, fluoride treatment and appropriate radiographs.

Parents play a vital role in helping make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that Dr. Wong and her staff will explain everything and answer any questions. If you approach the visit in a casual manner the chances are much better that your child will do the same. Please avoid using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle”, “shot”, “pull”, “drill” or “hurt/pain”. We will explain every step to your child in non-threatening language.  We make a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.

We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one!

For your convenience prior to visiting our office, please Click here to print the New Patient Health History Form, complete the information and bring it with you to your first visit.