You might be asking yourself "how good could a pediatric dentist actually be?" The answer? Really good. Amazingly good, in fact.
I hate going to the dentist. Due to a traumatic childhood experience, I actually LOATHE going to the dentist. Unfortunately, giving off the "going to the dentist sucks" vibe to your three little kids? Not acceptable good mom behavior in the least. I did not and do not want my kids to be scarred for life as I was, so to say I was a bit picky in my selection process? Umm, that would be an understatement. Of the century.
My four year's appointment just passed and he's still RAVING about the dentist's office and his experience. The office itself is super kid-friendly: two beautiful fish tanks, a toy room, televisions, books...the whole nine yards. Two minutes after paperwork completion, my son's name was called. They first came out into the waiting area, sat on the floor with him, and just spoke with him to make him feel comfortable (it worked). He was able to pick out his favorite flavor (out of about a zillion) for the toothpaste, fluoride...even the exam gloves! He went back for the x-rays by himself (willingly, happily) and once he went to the regular room, I was called back into the room with him. They took pictures (like, real pictures) of his smile (he loved it!) and then his teeth (super cool). While they did the cleaning, the dentist came in to do a little dentist-parent conference; he checked out the x-rays and the pictures (no cavities! YAY!) and talked to my son about good oral hygiene. After that, the dentist asked if we had any questions, the fluoride (of his choosing--he picked cherry) was brushed on, and then my son was given an AMAZING goody bag of toothbrushes, stickers, toothpaste, little toys, and then he was even able to pick out a "treasure" from the treasure chest. On our way out, pretty much everyone in the office said goodbye and told him what a great job he did. As we were approaching the car, he said he couldn't wait to go back. (Is this not a sign of the most amazing dentist in the world or what?!) Overall, even though we had to pay out-of-network cost, it was worth every penny and then some. You will be AMAZED by this office and absolutely everyone there. I wish I could give this place twenty stars!
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