My daughter,two, has never been to the dentist. I've been putting it off. I know we need to take her in soon. I have no idea where to take her. Is there a process to getting her used to it so she won't be scared?? I've been told some horror stories about taking a child for the first time.
I have found a good dentist here in WDM. She is Dr Hammond. They work with the kids. When my daughter had a cavity at the last visit, I explained that I was scared of her getting the needle for numbing and they used laughing gas and said she was great. I have three children and they all go there. They seem great with the kids.
I'm glad to hear we're going through the same thing. I have to take my son to the dentist soon and I've been looking for a <a href="http://www.davidsonfamilydentistry.com">dentist in des moines iowa</a> that would be the best pediatric dentist. I don't know where to go either. Did you find a good place?
I would do a little research on which dentist place are "kid friendly". I just took my 3yr-old a month ago for the first time and she did great. Usually, they just start out wtih a look and see and if the child is tolerating that then they will try and clean the teeth. I think that it's recommended to wait until she is three to take them, because they can handle it better then, but if she is having problems or compalin of course take her. Also, for your peace of mind, take her ans they can just do a look and see too.
We live in Grimes and there is a great dentist here named Dr. Platt and they have a great kid set up!! My child did not want to leave!! They have a big screen T.V. in a little movie theater for the kids, in the waiting room, they are great wtih explaining to the children what they will be doing next, they get to wear funning sun glasses and during my childs flouride treatment she got to watch t.v. on a flat screen while in the dental chair. They also have a treasure chest at the end they they get to pick something out, and of course balloons!! The whole staff is very friendly!!
One more thing there is a toy by discovery toys that has a monkey where you mold his teeth with playdough and use pretnd dental tools to check the monkey's mouth etc. We have it and my daughter loves playing dentist!!
If you want more info, let me know. Good luck.
We've been really happy with Drs. at Fleur Dentistry. My 6-year-old loves to go! (I think it has more to do with her "goodie bag" after the visit than the dentist himself!) :) Good luck!
My husband and I see Dr. Hutchinson in downtown Des Moines. My hubby has been seeing him almost his whole like. I've seen others post on this site that they take their children to Dr. H and really like him. When my daughter is ready to start (she's only 7 1/2 months) she will go see him. His staff is great!
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I can recommend two practices. One is K. Elsner at Polk and University, ###-###-####, and the other is Mancuso and Barsetti at ###-###-####. Both are pediatric dentists, although Elsner isn't specifically pediatrics, and they do a wonderful job. Call them and get some pointers on how to approach the first visit. Good luck!
we went to Westbrooke family dentist (50th & EP True, WDM) Sam did great and the staff was awesome with him.
Mom of 6 In the Des Moines area, I suggest to take your daughter to a pediatrician dentist, your Daughter will not be scared at all, best one in town is John B Wilson out in West Des Moines, They make it awesome for a kid to be seen.
