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Your child's first visit
What to expect
It is important to everyone at Dr. Egg Pediatric Dentistry that all of our patients and their parents consider our practice as we do: a happy, healthy, and safe environment. Your child’s first visit is very important to introducing you both to the practice and helping to shape your child into a lifelong happy dental patient; as such it is important that we have plenty of time to devote to each individual patient.
To achieve this, we ask that you arrive 20 minutes before your child’s scheduled appointment in order to fill out appropriate paperwork and review our practice policies. To expedite this process, you may download our new patient forms below and bring the completed and signed forms with you to your child’s first appointment.
During the appointment
You are welcome to accompany your child into the clinic area if you wish, and there is a bench provided for your comfort. If you have any accompanying children who are not being seen that day, we ask that for their safety they remain with you on the bench.
At this appointment, Dr. Egg and her staff will work one-on-one with you and your child to review proper oral health practices and to introduce your child to routine dental care. Your child will receive a thorough dental cleaning, x-rays as needed and appropriate, a comprehensive exam by Dr. Egg, and a fluoride treatment to strengthen the teeth. Dr. Egg and her staff will review their findings with you, make any recommendations for needed treatment, and answer any questions you may have.
FAQs
How often should my child see a dentist?
The American Dental Association recommends dental visits at least twice each year for a cleaning and thorough exam, and we generally recommend twice yearly preventive dental visits. However, at Dr. Egg Pediatric Dentistry we believe that each child should be treated as an individual, and there may be instances in which more frequent visits are recommended according to your child’s specific needs.
What should I expect at my child's dental appointment?
This will vary according to the nature of the scheduled appointment. Please see Your Child’s First Visit for what to expect at your child’s first appointment. Please see Our Services for what to expect at any subsequent appointment.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! We accept many types of dental insurances and will submit all claims for you as a courtesy to our patients. Our office accepts Care Credit, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover, as well as offers a 5% discount for immediate cash payments.
What if I have a dental emergency?
Please see Dental Trauma and Emergency Management for what to do in the case of a dental emergency.
Can the dentist whiten my child's teeth?
Yes, we offer nighttime whitening methods. Dr. Egg would take an impression of your child’s teeth and use this to fashion a plastic retainer-type tray to wear at night with whitening gel. It is not recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to whiten the teeth until all of the baby teeth have fallen out and the permanent teeth are in.
What should I expect when my child is teething?
While teething does have some unpleasant side effects (for both you and your baby!), there are also many myths surrounding this period of infancy. It is common for teething babies to drool quite a bit, become agitated, and want to put anything and everything in their mouths. A common myth is that teething can cause fevers and diarrhea; however, if your baby is experiencing these symptoms it is indicative of an illness and you should consult your pediatrician. One way to help prevent your child contracting a virus during this teething period is to provide a variety of safe teething toys, which are cleaned often. These should be large enough to avoid a choking hazard.
At what age should I first bring my child to see Dr. Egg?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children should first visit a pediatric dentist six (6) months after their first tooth erupts, or by age one (1). Bringing your child to see Dr. Egg at an early age will ensure healthy dental habits for a lifetime!
Is your office in contract with any dental insurance companies?
Our office is not in-network with any dental insurance companies. At this time, we are not aware of any pediatric dental offices in this area that are in-network with any insurance companies. At Dr. Egg Pediatric Dentisty, we will gladly submit all claims to your insurance company on your behalf, and on the day of service you will just be responsible for paying your estimated portion. Please feel free to contact our office with any dental insurance questions you may have. We are happy to answer all questions and guide you through the dental insurance process.