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185 South Beadle Road

Lafayette, LA. 70508

337.234.2349

 

First Visit

Most children are somewhat apprehensive prior to any new and strange event. Whether this is your child's first visit or not, he/she may experience some anxiety about their dental appointment. Because of this, it is our desire to help them understand what is involved. the following suggestions are offered to enable you to better prepare them for their journey.

  1. Please do not be upset if your child cries. This is a normal reaction to anything strange and new. Through kindness and understanding we hope to overcome any apprehension your child may have.

  2. Make it a point now and in the future to eliminate from your dental vocabulary such words as hurt, grind, drill, needle, shot, etc. Every possible effort will be made on our part to make the dental treatment as pleasant as possible. The important thing is to do dentistry carefully and thoroughly. Dentistry for children is a very important health service.

  3. It is important to convey the feeling to your child that dental visits are part of GROWING UP. Please do not offer bribes for good behavior or indicate that there is anything to fear in any way.

  4. In answering any questions that your child may have concerning their dental appointment, point out that the doctor will always explain what he is going to do BEFORE he does it.

If a child's mouth is to develop and grow properly, the first (primary) teeth must be healthy. Please realize that the x-rays and models, when necessary, enable the dentist to thoroughly examine and condition a patient for treatment. Certainly this is an easier introduction to dentistry than rushing into the mouth with the drill or extracting a tooth.

A clinical examination will take place at every visit. X-rays will only be taken at appropriate age intervals.

The teeth will be cleaned, fluoride applied immediately following, and a consultation on your child's health needs will be held. At this time an account of the services to be rendered and the cost of the treatment will be given.

Please notify us at least 24 Hours in advance should any appointments need to be rescheduled.

 

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