First Visit

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child visit a pediatric dentist by age one. You can help make the visit enjoyable and positive by telling your child the dentist and staff will talk to him about taking care of his teeth. The less fuss made concerning the visit the better.

At this visit we will look in your child's mouth, discuss diet, bottles, sippy cups, and brushing. Your child will receive a new toothbrush and several items to convey going to the dentist as a non-threatening experience. We also will give you materials that will answer your questions regarding future visits, x-rays, fluoride, sealants and eruption of your child's teeth.

We strive to make this a fun and pleasant visit for you and your child.

The First Prophylaxis (Cleaning)

This visit generally is around the age of three. You are more than welcome to accompany your child to the treatment area. However, we do ask that you be an interested bystander and allow the Dental Hygienist and Dr. Hedrick to talk with your child. This helps your child understand in a pleasant, non-frightening way what we will be doing that day. At the end of the visit Dr. Hedrick will talk with you and the Dental Hygienist or Dental Assistant will take your child to the play area and entertain them until you are ready to leave.

At this visit we will show him each of the tools and explain what they do. We employ the "tell, show, do" method and use positive re-enforcement to make the visit a happy time.

We will do a complete exam, prophylaxis, and fluoride treatment. We may also take x-rays at this visit.

Our goal is to make this a happy, fun visit while also helping your child to see that going to the dentist is not scary.

Click here to view and print a Dental Fun Kit.

School Programs

We are more than happy to come to your child's preschool, kindergarten or first grade classes to present our dental health care program. We will show a short video and talk about nutrition, brushing and flossing. We also bring our "Giant" teddy bears, Thomas and Jeffrey to demonstrate correct brushing and flossing which allows the children to participate in the process.

Feel free to call us to schedule a time for us to come out! This is a free service that we offer to all schools in our area. Contact Amanda or Laura at 214-691-1172 to reserve a date and time.