You may choose whether or not you accompany your child to his/her appointment. Although we sense that some children do better without parents present, we are open to having you with your child. If you choose to be present, we suggest the following guidelines to improve chances of a positive outcome:

1. Allow us to prepare your child

2. Be supportive of the practice's terminology

In order to improve the chances of your child having a positive experience in our office, we are selective in our use of words. We try to avoid words that scare the child due to previous experiences. Please support us by NOT USING negative words that are often used for dental care.

This will also help you understand your child´s description of the filling experience. Our intention is not to "fool" the child -- it is to create an experience that is positive. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us build a good attitude for your child!

These are very important ways that you can actively help in the success of your child´s visit. We are confident that all will go well and hope these guidelines will help prepare you with confidence for the upcoming appointment.