Your First Visit
Seahorse Kids Dental is a modern children’s dental office created for patient comfort and parent convenience. We specialize in providing personalized, high-quality dental care for infants, children, and adolescents in a fun and friendly environment!
Fun Dentistry For All Kids
Our doctor and nurturing staff will empower you and your child with the knowledge and skills needed to create a brilliant, healthy smile.
Your child’s first dental visit is the most important one, and we welcome children of all ages! The ADA recommends that each child should visit the dentist by the first birthday. No matter your child’s age, we are here to help guide you and your child through this new environment and help grow healthy little smiles.
Our staff will welcome you and your child and assist you with any questions you may have. Your child can hang out in the reception room’s special play area before his or her appointment!
Visit Walkthrough
Our goal is to help your child feel comfortable, and that starts with their first visit. We will walk your child through each step to make sure they are at ease. Depending on age, your child’s first step will be sitting comfortably on your lap or on our dental chair. We demonstrate how we count teeth with teeny tiny mirrors, letting them follow along to help make sure we counted right! During their visit, we evaluate your child’s teeth and gums, check for any cavities, plaque, sores, and other dental concerns, and prescribe any needed radiographs. From there, we clean and polish their teeth with fun, flavored toothpaste to make them extra strong and shiny.
Topics we will cover at your child's first visit
Facial and Dental Development and Growth
Facial growth patterns and dental development start at a young age, and early detection helps guide your child’s growth in the right direction.
Teeth and Gum Health
Keeping teeth AND gums healthy is an important part of your child’s permanent teeth growth and lifetime.
Cavity Prevention & Treatment
Preventing and detecting cavities earlier will result in healthier teeth, fewer dental visits, and lower costs.
Dietary & Nutritional Counseling
Learn the right way to eat healthy for your body, wellness, and teeth health.
Many “healthy” diets can be very damaging to teeth!
Brushing Routines & Strategies
Make sure we are brushing the right way and at the right times. Learn effective strategies to make brushing teeth easier and faster at home!
Habits Like Thumb Sucking & Pacifier Use
Some habits are normal, but others can have a big impact on facial growth. Find out when it’s the right time to let go of some natural habits and how to prevent changes to facial structure.
What to Expect as Your Child Grows
Kids are always changing. We will let you know exactly what to expect in the future as your child continues to grow so that you are always one step ahead.
Potential Future Needs Like Braces
“Will my child need braces?” is a question on every parent’s mind. Regular dental visits help us prevent many orthodontic problems and let you know when and when braces are the right time.