New Patients: What You Need To Know For Your First Visit
Smile Bright & Thrive—It All Starts Here!
At Milestone Kids Dentistry, we believe that every child deserves a positive, empowering start to their smile journey. We’re here to nurture your child’s oral health and overall well-being, all in a playful, welcoming space designed with kids in mind.
We understand that a dental visit can feel unfamiliar at first—that’s why we’re on a mission to create calm, joyful experiences that encourage lifelong healthy habits.
Whole-Child Wellness From The Start
Your child’s first visit is more than a check-up—it’s the beginning of a relationship built on trust and compassion. During this visit, your child will meet one of our expert pediatric dentists, who will gently examine their teeth, gums, and bite. They will also share simple, effective ways to keep your child’s smile strong, including guidance on fluoride use and cavity prevention.
We believe in care that’s proactive, not reactive—so we’ll always focus on prevention and education, not judgment or fear. Just like we would with our own family, we meet each child with warmth, patience, and positivity.
Scheduling Your Child’s First Check-Up
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), a child should visit a pediatric dentist within six months of their first tooth erupting and no later than their first birthday. Starting children on the path to good dental hygiene early is valuable for helping them develop lifelong and healthy habits.
There’s No Place Like Your Dental Home
We want Milestone Kids Dentistry to be your child’s “dental home.” A dental home is a safe environment where your child can build lasting hygiene with consistent habits. Children with a dental home are much more likely to receive consistent preventive and routine appointments.
Schedule an appointment now and let Milestone Kids Dentistry be your dental home.
Getting Ready For Your First Appointment
Many parents want to know how to get their kiddo ready for their first appointment. As a parent, you know that your attitude can set your child’s expectations. One fun thing you can do is describe their upcoming appointment with the enthusiasm of an exciting adventure.
If you can, refrain from using certain terms like “hurt”, “needle”, “drill”, pull”, and shot”, as these can cause unnecessary negative feelings. At Milestone Kids Dentistry, we use pleasant and non-threatening euphemisms for these terms to help make your child’s smile journey more enjoyable.
Learn more about us and the Milestone Kids Dentistry experience. You can also meet our team online, so we won’t be strangers when you chat with us in person!
See You Soon!
We can’t wait to meet you and your kiddo! Milestone Kids Dentistry makes it easy to prepare for your first visit. Send us a text, give us a call, or schedule an appointment online, and one of our awesome scheduling coordinators will reach out to you.