737 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1330 Chicago, Illinois 60611 T. 312 266 8198
Adolescents, and Patients with Special Needs since 1980
What happens during the exam | Office forms | Office photos | Patient photos
Your Child's First Visit
The ideal time for your child’s first visit to our office is around
the time of his or her first birthday. The first visit allows us to evaluate the development of
your child’s mouth, review how to care for these new teeth, and
help stop or prevent any harmful habits. Prevention and education in dental matters are two of the
best treatments we can offer. We believe the best dentistry starts at home!
Our staff is highly experienced and we work with children of all ages. We strive to make every visit to our office healthful, educational and enjoyable for both the child and the parent.
We recognize that many adults have had or still have ‘dental anxieties’ and that sometimes those anxieties may be inadvertently or subconsciously conveyed to your child. To avoid this, we’ve outlined some pre-planning tips you as the parent can do to help both you and your child have a great experience at our office.
- Very young children don’t have a realistic sense of time. Wait until the day of the appointment to inform your child. Tell them you’re going to visit a tooth doctor who will count their teeth and teach them how to take care of their teeth.
- Click here to show them what the office looks like. We have plenty of toys, books and videos in the office – most kids don’t want to leave!
- Emphasize the adventure of visiting a new place, meeting new people and being the center of attention. Do NOT use words like ‘drill,’ ‘hurt’ or ‘needle’ – they are inappropriate and will only create anxiety in your child.
- We examine infants and toddlers while sitting on their parent’s lap in the dental chair.
- If your child has a special toy or a blanket they rely on when they are anxious, please bring it to the appointment. We check teeth of dolls and stuffed animals, too, so if your child has a favorite one, please bring it!
Most of our treatment spaces are in open rooms that make it easy for parents to be present while their child is being examined and to interact with the doctors and staff. We explain everything in an age appropriate manner so your child learns while having fun.
Click on the image below to download a free coloring page.
What happens during the exam?
At
every exam we will review your child’s health history; take any
necessary x-rays; clean your child’s teeth (if any are present);
conduct a thorough clinical examination of your child’s mouth,
palate, gums, tongue and teeth; and teach them about good food
choices and how to brush and floss their teeth. Prevention in
dentistry is the best treatment we can offer!
After every examination, we provide parents with essential information about your child’s dental health:
- An assessment of your child's risk for decay;
- An evaluation of your child's soft tissues and gums;
- An evaluation of your child's bite and dental growth; and
- An assessment of your child's oral health as it pertains to his or her overall health including suggestions about nutrition.
Office Forms
For your convenience, here are links to the forms we need to have on file for each child before being treated. Please bring the completed forms with you at the time of your child's appointment.
- Registration and Medical History
- Payment and Insurance Information
- Notice of Privacy Practices
- Patient Acknowledgement of Notice of Privacy Practices
Office Photos
Kim Whittaker is our Office Manager. Kim is in charge of everything!
This is our exam area. Notice all the toys and books.
That's Roo on the chair -- you'll meet him when you come to visit.
You can have your picture taken with our peek through sign.
Patient Photos
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