Your Child's First Visit
The first visit to the office is uncomplicated and enjoyable. Generally we accomplish the following:

1. Orientation to the office and introduction to dental procedures and  instruments. The information is presented in a manner consistent with the child's age.
2. A complete oral examination.
3. Diagnostic X-rays, if needed, to detect cavities, jaw abnormalities, cysts, tumors, and crooked or missing teeth.
4. Thorough cleaning and fluoride treatment.
5. Consultation with parents.

If the child is apprehensive or needs more time to get accustomed to the office environment, the doctor may recommend a second visit for the cleaning and fluoride treatment. This gives the child another positive, non-threatening visit. Later the child can will be more comfortable with regular visits or emergency treatment.

Sometimes children under three or children with special problems may be accompanied by their parent to the examining room. However, it has been our experience that we can accomplish our objectives more satisfactorily if the parent does not accompany the child into the examining room. We find that the children are more relaxed in our open design arrangement, even when the parents are not present during treatment.

Appointments
We respect our patient's and parents' time and make every effort to remain on schedule. We strive to complete treatment in as few visits as possible. Our office makes every effort to schedule appointments to fit your needs. If you have special problems regarding appointments, please let us know. If you are not able to keep a scheduled appointment, please allow us at least 24 hours notice so that someone else may use that time. Thank you in advance for your help.

Preventive Dentistry
Most dental are avoidable. We can provide you with the means and the knowledge to avert dental disease. However, parents play a very big part in our preventive program. Your interest, understanding and motivation at home will be a factor in controlling dental disease for your child. We also offer the modern techniques of interceptive and preventive orthodontics and orthopedics. By taking advantage of your child's early development patterns, timely treatment can prevent or reduce many bite problems. Close observation from an early age allows us to provide optimum treatment at the proper stage of growth and development. Such conservative treatment is less extensive and less costly than correcting a problem after it has developed.

Emergency Service
Dental emergencies usually occur after regular office hours! For that reason, Pedodontics, P.C. maintains a 24-hour emergency service program for our patients and their parents. We are available to you anytime on the event of accident, dental pain or infection. You are encouraged to contact us after office hours by calling the doctor at home or dialing our 24-hour answering service at
449-1852

Financial Services
It is our policy to receive payment as treatment progresses. At the consultation visit we can arrange a payment schedule to fit your needs. For initial examinations, limited treatment and periodic check-ups, payment is expected upon completion of the appointment. If you have any questions concerning our fees or methods of payment, please let us know.

Insurance
As a courtesy to our patients, we will complete and file insurance forms at out expense. However, since you receive our professional services, you are responsible to us for payment. We expect regular monthly payments, even though you may have insurance pending. There is a variety of dental insurance coverage. Nearly every dental plan limits the amount of money the insurance company will pay for covered services. Coverage is rarely 100%. Please is remember that we do not determine the benefits under your policy. Therefore, if you have any questions about what your plan will pay as a covered charge, please refer these questions to your insurance carrier or to your employer.