kids Dentist Noblesville

A child’s first visit to their pediatric dentist in Noblesville can feel scary at first. At our dental clinic, we believe that a pediatric (kids) dentist should be looked at as a friend of the family, ready to set your child up for healthy oral habits.

According to the American Dental Association, a child should visit the dentist by the age of one. Most parents, however wait until a child is two or three.

Whatever age your child is on his or her first visit, you should consider doing the following before your child’s first appointment:

1. Ask the dentist what will happen during the visit.
2. Be able to explain the steps of the visit to your child. It will make them more comfortable with the experience.
3. Plan with the dentist what will happen if your child acts difficult.
4. Read books about visiting the dentist to your child. There are a wide variety of children’s books on the topic.
5. Obtain a copy of your child’s complete medical records and bring it with you to the appointment.