Our office, as well as the American
On this first visit to the office we will do a complete oral examination,
cleaning, and fluoride treatment. We may include X-rays and other diagnostic
procedures that are necessary so we can get a complete evaluation of your
child's oral health. Dr. Miller and his staff will then discuss with you the
dental needs of your child.
Appointments vary in length depending upon the complexity and amount of the
treatment we need to do. Because it is impossible to schedule appointments
for all patients after school hours, we will provide school excuse forms for
appointments during school. Please be prompt for appointments. If for some
reason you cannot keep an appointment, please notify our office 24 hours or
more before the appointment time. We will charge a fee for appointments
broken without adequate notice.
We will treat your child as we would our own and perform dental services in
the easiest way possible for your child. Do not be overly concerned if your
child cries or gets upset. This is a normal reaction to fear and children
sometimes are afraid of things that are strange and new. Kindly refrain from
saying, "The doctor will not hurt you." When describing treatment, please do
not use the words needle, drill, grind, shot, pull, pain, or any other words
suggesting unpleasantness. Usually we will explain treatment so your child
can understand it. Although children are allowed to have parents or guests
with them during treatment, please limit the number of persons with your
child. It can be very difficult to render care with distractions caused by
others' presence. Also, it is not in the best interest of a child to see
another in a stressful situation. Some children even do better without the
distraction caused by the presence of others.
Oral health is a very important aspect of the total health of your child.
When treatment is complete, we will place your child on a check-up schedule
to return for continuing preventive dental care.
Dental care for children is a sound investment in their future health,
happiness and appearance. We are happy to have your child as a patient in
our office, and are pleased that you have chosen us to give your child this
special care. We want our patients to receive the best dental service
available, and we hope that the experience will be a pleasant one for you
and your child. If you or your child has special concerns, please let us
know before the first visit. Please be sure to bring the completed history
forms for your child to the first visit; they are quite important.
We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one!
