Your Child’s First Visit

It's round-up time at Children's Dentistry of West Georgia. We would love to meet your little wrangler.
Our office – as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – recommends that your child visits the dentist by his/her 1st birthday.  Early visits prevent dental problems which also helps parents save money.

As a parent, you can help make your child's first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. You can tell them all about the visit in advance and let them know Dr. Patterson and our staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. We recommend eliminating words that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle”, “shot”, “pull”, “drill” or “hurt”. Our office makes a practice of using words that explain treatment in a way that is fun and non-frightening to the child.

We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination on their first visit. For future appointments, we recommend you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience without you. Our purpose is simply to gain your child’s confidence and trust and to overcome any apprehension. However, if you choose to, 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.

Please complete all insurance and health information forms prior to arriving for your visit. Click to download New Patient Forms.

We make going to the dentist FUN!

The first visit to the dentist is an adventure for young children. They will discover many things about their teeth and themselves. Some children will come in excited and some will feel apprehensive. By choosing a Pediatric Dentist with specialty training, you are taking an important first step in creating a positive dental experience for your child. We've created a fun environment for children from a very young age to young adult. Books, toys, T.V's and a dental office designed for to put children at ease right from the start.

We work hard to alleviate parent’s apprehension
We promise to answer all your questions and speak candidly with you about your child’s symptoms, treatments, and our recommendations. Working together, we can keep your child’s smile beautiful and healthy, with quality care that fits into your budget.

What to Expect

  • A warm welcome from our friendly front office team
  • Five-star service that values and positively motivates your child
  • Books and magazines for every age
  • Plenty of toys for your child to enjoy
  • A comprehensive dental exam, including a full mouth examination of your child’s teeth and gums
  • Necessary low radiation digital X-Rays
  • A standard children’s dental cleaning and polishing (assuming that no Periodontal or major dental issues are present).

After the exam is complete, Dr. Patterson will meet with you to discuss your child’s X-Rays and recommend a treatment plan supporting overall dental health.
 If additional dental care is necessary, you will be presented with a treatment plan and an estimate. We’ll schedule your child’s next visit for preventive care before you leave.

What to Bring

  • Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time and bring your Dental Insurance card (if you have Dental Insurance) and all Patient Forms.
  • A list of current medications (including dosage amount) your child is taking.

Important Requests

  • A parent or guardian must accompany all patients under 18 years of age.
  • Please alert the office if your child has a medical condition that may be of concern prior to treatment.
  • Please let us know if your child is on ANY medication OR requires medication prior to dental cleanings (i.e. antibiotics).

Payment Options

We are in-network with several PPO insurance plans and are able to accept almost all forms of traditional insurance. In addition to filing insurance forms for you, we gladly accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express. We are also pleased to offer CareCredit® patient financing, which provides low-interest financing on your dental expenses. Our staff is happy to assist you with any questions you have.