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When it came to my teeth, I absolutely tried everything to avoid the dentist. Maybe it was because of all the horrible experiences I had.
But THIS PLACE and the people ...my daughter absolutely loved! She is 1 year and 2 months, and have 8 teeth. Dr. Ching recommends she see the dentist when she has 8 teeth so we scheduled an appt with Dr. Michelle Kobayashi. For the waiting area -- there's huge space for her to just walk around back and forth or sit and watch tv. She liked the fishes in the fish tank, and also the mural on the wall. She was over it though after 5 minutes, but that's just her. I was told to get there around 10:15 to fill out papers. By the time we were seen, it was 10:40. Not bad, I totally understand waiting in the doctors office and it usually takes awhile for people to fill out papers.
My daughter and I loved the decor in here for the kids -- tissue paper balls hanging from the ceiling and just the pictures on the wall. Perfect for children and lighting was bright which just made me happy!! Stacey asked us questions while my curious little daughter walked all over the place in the room, and touched everything. Stacey was accommodating and understood the curiousness of a little child.
Then Dr. Michelle Kobayashi came in! She is SOOOO nice and super informative about what certain things to look for as far as signs of cavities, how to brush, when to brush, when she should snack, etc. She uses pictures and illustrations too!
When it came to examining my daughters first teeth, my daughter did awesome I was so surprised!! My daughter usually doesn't like me brushing her teeth, but Stacey and Michelle did an awesome job making her feel comfortable, and opening up her mouth on command! She was able to see everything she needed to see! Then they let her get familiar around all the equipment to get her use to it the next coming visits. Stacey was so amazing giving her cups to play with and letting her experience the equipment. Michelle reassured me and taught me a lot. I know toddlers can change moods and so she may not be this great next time I bring her, but I love their staff and look forward to bringing her there again! read more