Your child's first dental visit in our office will include the following:

• Meeting Dr. Sanjuan and his staff

• A picture will be taken (growing, chart/tree)

• A thorough oral examination:  Children who are not cooperative will only receive a lap exam with the parent’s assistance.

• Cleaning of teeth, Polish, Scaling (as needed) and office fluoride treatment

• X-rays (only as needed)

• Consulting on home oral hygiene, tooth brushing, tooth paste, flossing and fluoride treatment

• Oral habits

• Behavior Management for home oral hygiene

• Diet

• Referral to an orthodontist (if needed)

• A diagnosis and treatment plan will be discussed with parent(s)

• Honest communications

We believe that good oral hygiene begins with honest communication. We promise to speak candidly with you about your child's symptoms, treatments, and our recommendations. Working together, we can achieve a true partnership, with one common goal-keeping our child's smile beautiful and healthy!

Our office, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recommends that your child visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.

We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. During future appointments, we suggest you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We can usually establish a closer rapport with your child when you are not present. Our purpose is to gain your child's confidence and overcome apprehension. However, if you choose, you may come with your child to the treatment room. For the safety and privacy of all patients, other children who are not being treated should remain in the reception room with a supervising adult.
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Behavior Modification Techniques

Pediatric dentist and their staff are specially trained to help young, apprehensive children feel good about seeing the dentist. The pediatric dentist is best qualified to meet the dental needs of the very young, pre-teens and teenagers. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Sanjuan has the proper training and education to treat special patients who may be emotionally, physically, medically or mentally challenged. He evaluates behavior, medical and dental needs of each child and if necessary, recommends one of the following appropriate behavior management techniques for your child.

• Application of nitrous oxide (laughing) gas

• Conscious sedation - medication to relax a child without the loss of consciousness

• In office IV Sedation

• General Anesthesia cases performed at St. Joseph's Hospital

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