First Visit
The parent/legal guardian must be present at the first dental visit to complete new patient paperwork and give consent for treatment. Following the first visit to our office, prior arrangements may be made with our office for another responsible adult to accompany your child to any subsequent visits.
Treatment Visit
We understand that families have multiple children and may need to bring more than one child to the office. There are times a sibling who accompanies the patient can benefit from watching an older sibling have a great time at our office. There are other occasions where the sibling’s presence can negatively impact the patient’s experience or interfere with the dental team’s delivery of care.
For this reason, during treatment appointments, we request that siblings remain in the waiting room. Movies and games are available for entertainment to occupy your family while our team focuses on your child’s needs.
Patient Age & Scheduling of Appointments
At Tiny Teeth of Lakewood our goal is for all children to have a positive experience. Each visit is a building block and teaching experience for future appointments. Therefore, as a general rule, we may recommend younger patients to be scheduled for morning appointments, and children over the age of 8 to be scheduled later in the afternoon.
We recognize that younger children are well rested and cooperate better in the morning. In the afternoon, young children may experience a dip in their energy, making it more difficult for children to concentrate and stay engaged.
We understand that every child is unique, and after meeting your child at their first visit, Dr. Mustacchi will work with you to decide what time of day would works best for your child to be most successful at the dental office.
