YOUR CHILD'S FIRST VISIT
We try very hard to make your
child's treatment physically comfortable and enjoyable. All of our
care is based on the behavior management technique Tell-Show-Do.
This management technique prepares your child for dental treatment
by telling and showing your child what we are going to do before
we do it. During all visits, we believe in giving your child lots
of praise. We begin the first visit by introducing the office
environment and the staff. For children two and above, we
recommend an oral examination, a cleaning, the application of
fluoride, and any necessary radiographs (x-rays). After a
thorough study of our findings, we will prepare and discuss a
treatment plan for your child's dental needs. This plan will
provide guidance on dental and oral development, fluoride status,
non-nutritive oral habits, injury prevention, oral hygiene, and
the effects of diet on the dentition. Although no restorative work
is performed at this time, emergency needs will be assessed and
treated if appropriate.
Please do not be upset if your
child cries.
Children are often afraid of anything new
and strange, and crying is the normal reaction to that fear.
Please permit us the time to develop
rapport with your child. After the first visit, encourage his or
her independence and allow us the
privilege of bringing your child from the reception room to the
dental chair alone. Most school age
children do better alone with the pediatric dentist, hygienist and
assistant than with a parent
present.
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INFANT ORAL HEALTH CARE (BIRTH TO
TWO YEARS)
The American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry recommends that an initial oral evaluation visit should
occur within six months of the eruption of the first primary tooth
and no later than twelve months of age. During this important
visit we will complete a thorough medical and dental history,
complete a thorough oral examination, assess your child's risk of
developing oral and dental disease, and determine an appropriate
interval for periodic reevaluation.
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PREPARING YOUR CHILD (TWO YEARS
AND ABOVE)
We encourage you to prepare your
child for a visit to the pediatric dentist before the first
appointment. For young children, excellent books that describe a
visit to the dentist can be found at the library and in
bookstores. Discuss the positive aspects of dentistry with your
child. Convey good feelings about the dental visit as being a
part of growing up. Let your child know they are going to learn
lots of new ways to make their teeth sparkle and enjoy a healthy
smile.
Morning appointments are
recommended for little ones when they are refreshed and more
accepting of new experiences. If you expect your child to react
well, chances are very good your child will enjoy the first visit
to our office. In addition to preparing your child for the
important first visit, please provide all information pertinent to
your child's dental, medical and social situation on the health
forms you will be given by our office. This will enable us to
provide the best possible care for your child.
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EARLY ORTHODONTICS
Occasionally, a child's facial and
dental growth becomes disrupted as a result of genetics or early
dental habits such as thumbsucking or mouthbreathing. Pediatric
dentists are specialists in the area of growth and development of
the face and teeth, and are ideally suited to intervene in these
situations. Many times extensive orthodontic treatment may be
averted through timely pediatric orthodontic care as the face,
jaws, and teeth are developing.
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PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
We hope you share in our belief
that regular oral health maintenance is a sound investment in your
child's overall health. To maintain optimum oral health, we
recommend that your child be seen every six months for a
continuing care appointment that includes an oral examination, a
cleaning, the application of fluoride, and any necessary
radiographs (x-rays). Preventive care will help prevent tooth
decay and periodontal disease. At continuing care time you will
be asked to update your child's dental, medical, and social
history which may have changed since the last visit. We will
examine and treat your child as we did at the first visit and
discuss the findings with you.
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TOOTH ERUPTION
SEQUENCE
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APPOINTMENTS
We are accepting new patients!!!
Our Goal at Roswell Pediatric Dentistry is to keep services at an
exceptionally high personal level where every patient will
continue treatment with the same
doctor
and
only a Pediatric Dental
Specialist....Dr.
Nath, your child's smile specialist.
Appointments can be made at
678-352-1090
The appointment time is reserved
specifically for your child and their individual need.
If you are unable to keep a
scheduled appointment, please call at least 24 hours in advance
so that we may reschedule your child's reserved time. This
courtesy enables us to give your child's appointment to another
child awaiting treatment. A broken appointment fee may be charged
if advance notice of cancellation is not given.
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EMERGENCY CARE
If your child has a problem
requiring emergency treatment, please call the office so that we
may see your child immediately. If the emergency arises at a time
other than regular office hours, call the office for a recorded
message providing instructions on how to contact Dr. Nath through
the
emergency number (678)-352-1090.
Also, emergency care information is available through the American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry website at
www.EmergencyAnswersaapd.com.
Children are frequently subject to accidents. In order to
accommodate an injured child, our schedule may be delayed. Please
accept our apologies in advance should such a case delay your
child's appointment. Conversely, please be reassured that we would
put your child ahead of others in the schedule if your child
needed emergency care.
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FINANCIAL POLICY/DENTAL INSURANCE
We believe that our fees are just,
equitable, and comparable to the fees charged by most pediatric
dentists. In order to hold down our costs and keep fees
affordable, we do request payment at the time services are
rendered.
Our office accepts a variety of
payments: cash, personal check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Please be aware that the parent bringing the child to our office
is responsible for payment of all charges. We cannot send
statements to other persons.
We also accept most dental
insurance. Our office keeps abreast of the latest insurance trends
to help you maximize your insurance benefits. We will accept
assignment of benefits on most major insurance policies and will
also prepare and file your claim (Standard service: Typically done
out of Courtesy by practices). However, our office has no direct
contract with your insurance carrier. Therefore, we ask that you
pay your deductible, co-payment, and non-covered portions at the
time of your visit. If your insurance company fails to pay our
office, then you are responsible for the balance. Interest will be
charged on balances greater than 90 days.
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