The first visit establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you. During the first visit, we make sure to obtain important background information, like your medical history, and give you time to get to know your doctor. You can even save some time at your first visit by printing out and completing the patient forms in advance of your appointment. In order to view or print these forms, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
As your child enters our kid-friendly office, he or she will be introduced to our wonderful dental team. During the initial visit, our staff and Dr. Bashara will review your child's medical history and discuss your child's daily dietary and oral hygiene routines. The goal of the first dental visit is to introduce your child to a lifetime of healthy dental habits. We love children and want them to have a fun, exciting, and educational experience.
We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. During future appointments, we suggest you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We are all highly experienced in helping children overcome anxiety and dental fear. Studies and experience have shown that most children over the age of 3 react more positively when permitted to experience the dental visit on their own and in an environment designed for children. For the safety and privacy of all patients, other children who are not being treated should remain in the reception room with a supervising adult.
