Give your child a positive start with their dental health. 

The Tooth Doc provides quality dental care for the entire family, and that includes children of all ages. Our team understands that providing care for children takes the right approach to ensure a positive experience for everyone involved. 

That’s why we focus on these 5 areas to make sure that our patient families have a caring dental home.

1. Providing a Warm and Welcoming Environment

So much of your child’s dental experience comes from the way the dentist and their team interact with them. We understand that, and our team strives to be friendly and welcoming to patients of all ages.

Of course, a welcoming environment is even more important for younger patients, especially when addressing dental anxiety in children. Visiting the dentist can be frightening and challenging for children, and being greeted by friendly, familiar faces helps make the process easier.

A comfortable atmosphere is exactly what you want from a dentist for children. Your child will be less reluctant to receive important dental care, which makes your role as a parent that much easier as well.

2. Putting Your Child at Ease

Dental anxiety is a serious issue for patients of all ages, but dental anxiety in children can be uniquely challenging. At The Tooth Doc, we do everything we can to keep your child at ease from the moment they step through the door.

We focus on clear communication so that your child doesn’t face any surprises during treatment. By helping them understand their treatment and the need for it, we help improve their experience and assuage any fears they might have.

This approach lets children feel more confident during their visits and about their oral health in general. Dental anxiety can sometimes lead to children not disclosing symptoms that they believe could warrant a visit to the dentist. Our comfortable environment and positive patient experience help prevent that from happening.

In some cases, providing a friendly and comfortable environment isn’t enough to quell dental anxiety in children. The Tooth Doc provides a range of sedation dentistry options that can make children with severe dental anxiety or special needs more comfortable.

3. Moving at a Comfortable Pace

A dentist for children knows that it’s important to prioritize comfort during dental treatments. At The Tooth Doc, we don’t push children past their comfort zones, as this can have an adverse effect on dental anxiety and future dental visits.

Instead, we try to move forward at a pace your child is comfortable with. We take the time to explain what’s happening and answer their questions.

Of course, we also realize the importance of making sure your child receives the treatment they need. We’ll work with you and your child to find a solution that satisfies everyone.

4. Building a Foundation for Lifelong Oral Health

Childhood experiences at the dentist play an important role in your child’s long-term oral health. By providing quality care in a welcoming environment, The Tooth Doc helps your child develop a positive image of dental care and oral health.

This way, they’ll be more likely to continue regular dentist visits once their care is out of your hands. By ensuring that your child has a good start with the right dentist, you help them continue the pattern of proper oral health into adulthood.

Because The Tooth Doc provides family dental care for all ages, your child can also continue to receive treatment from a dentist they know and trust as they grow older. This continuity of care can deliver better experiences and outcomes.

5. Starting Dental Health on the Right Foot

At The Tooth Doc, we want to ensure that your child’s first dental experience is positive to prevent the development of dental anxiety or other issues. Whether your child is coming in for their first dental appointment around their first birthday or you’re looking for a new family dentist, we can provide everything you need.

We take special care to make sure that first impressions go well. For your child’s first appointment, we’ll carry out a simple and comfortable evaluation and discuss your child’s oral hygiene and health. We’ll also discuss future appointments and make it easy for you to schedule follow-ups to establish a pattern of regular visits.

Your Dentist in Omaha for the Whole Family

The Tooth Doc is here to provide quality dental care, whether for your child’s first appointment or for any of your family’s oral health needs. We offer a comprehensive range of dental treatments in a warm and welcoming environment. Our team is happy to take new patients, so reach out today to make The Tooth Doc your family’s caring dental home.