When it comes to your child’s first dental visit, there can be anxiety from both parties. Your child likely does not know what to expect, and you may be concerned that the most precious members of your family aren’t in good hands.
Fear not. Absolute Dental is the premier children’s dentist in Henderson, NV, and our expert practitioners ensure all our child, toddler, and adolescent patients are given special care, especially on their first visit. Our compassionate staff of pediatric dentists can help almost any child feel right at home.
Starting dental care early is essential, not only to create good lifelong oral health habits, but to quickly eliminate fear of the dentist and ensure healthy development. Our dentists will not only carefully clean and inspect your children’s teeth, but we will also help ensure that potentially expensive and painful problems down the road are minimized.
If you’re looking for a first dental visit in Henderson, you’ll be relieved you chose Absolute Dental.
Call (844) 8-SMILE-NOW or fill out the form to make an appointment today!
A Pediatric Dental Experience Built for Henderson Families
Absolute Dental’s practice is built around families. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you and your loved ones to receive the dental care they need, no matter your schedule, your family’s level of dental fear, and any other factors that may prevent you from seeing us.
We offer multiple ways to schedule and modify appointments, including a convenient online scheduling system. Of course, you can also always call and speak with a friendly member of our staff to schedule or reschedule an appointment.
We also make maximum effort to lower the level of fear in any of our patients, especially children. Our pediatric dentists are among the best in the business and take special time and care to address any parent and child concerns, while creating a welcoming and friendly environment.
At a young age, it is important to create a dental home for your family, where your child can receiveconsistent preventative care and orthodontic services as they grow. We work every day to be that home to all Henderson families.
Why Our Henderson First Dental Visit Approach Works
Our approach to pediatric dentistry works first and foremost due to one of our main values — personalized care. Everyone who walks through our doors receives care tailored to them as an individual and their individual needs, especially children. No one is a number to us here.
Second, we take great pains to educate all of our patients concerning issues of oral and overall health. This includes educating our younger patients on oral health from an early age to avoid problems in the future.
Finally, we are always focused on comfort for all of our patients. We want those we serve to have the best and most pain-free experience possible, and we do everything we can to accommodate any patient needs.
With this offer, there’s no excuse not to get back on track! Schedule a complete exam and x-rays for only $39 and ensure you have a beautiful healthy smile.
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How Your Child’s Henderson First Dental Visit Works
Your child should have their first dental visit no later than 12 months old, and preferably within the first six months of their first tooth erupting.
Your visit will begin with getting your child used to our dental office setting. You’ll be with your child the entire time, and your child will become familiar with our smiling team and vice versa.
Your child’s teeth will then be examined by our expertly trained pediatric team. A dentist will check the teeth, gums, bite, and other developmental issues. They’ll also ask you about medical and dental history, your child’s habits, concerns you have noticed, and more.
If appropriate, your visit may include gentle cleaning and other procedures, such as X-rays and fluoride treatments. Your dentist will also make recommendations about follow-up appointments, oral health care, and more.
For all our patients, we strive to make our appointments as affordable as possible, as we want every one of our community members to get the care they deserve. This is why we accept almost all major dental insurances and offer other ways to pay, including our Smile Saver program and special financing.
How We Create Positive First Dental Experiences
We understand that first impressions are everything. A negative first experience at the dentist’s office can create future oral health difficulties or anxieties, so we ensure all of our patients get gentle, expert individualized care.
In every case, our care is both thoughtful and conservative. We only extract teeth when absolutely necessary, for example, and in general, we air on the side of caution and the least invasive procedures when possible.
When treatment is necessary, we prioritize long-term oral health. Our goal is to help children grow into healthy adults with good oral hygiene practice. We want all of our patients, from a young age, to understand that by treating their teeth well, their teeth will usually take care of them for a long time.
Parents can also make dental visits easier on their children by staying calm themselves, helping explain what is happening, and explaining the procedures beforehand. It can also be helpful to read a book with your child about their first dental visit, so they know what to expect.
Henderson First Visit Pricing and Insurance Options
At Absolute Dental, we strive to keep our visits as affordable for Henderson families as possible. After quality of care and comfort, affordability is our most important offering. While prices vary due to individual needs, most Henderson residents find our prices to be more than reasonable.
Absolute Dental offers a number of ways to pay for treatment. We accept almost all forms of major insurance. Our staff members are also able to help with billing issues, and we strive to ensure smooth communication between our office, your insurance carrier, and you.
For those without dental insurance, we offer financing and payment plan options. Our innovative Smile Saver plan also helps ensure care stays affordable for the whole family. We want to ensure that every child in our community gets the care they need, including you and your family.
You are always welcome to speak with our office about expected costs beforehand, including insurance coverage, expected out of pocket costs, and more. We are always happy to provide a detailed outline of costs to you and your family.
We Accept Most Dental Insurance
Absolute Dental is a preferred provider for most insurances, unions, and hotels that include: Aetna, Ameritas, Boon-Chapman, Caesars Palace, Cigna, Delta Dental, Diversified, Geha, Guardian, Harrah’s, HealthSCOPE Benefits, Health Plan of Nevada (HPN), Humana, Liberty, Met-Life, MGM-MIRAGE, Premier Access, The Standard, Station Casinos, Teachers Health Trust, United Concordia, United Healthcare, Venetian, and The Zenith. We also accept Medicaid.
If you do not see your dental insurance listed here, just give us a call to confirm!
Your child should visit the dentist for the first time within six months of your baby’s first tooth erupting from the gums. In every case, your child should visit the dentist before 1 year of age.
After this, your child should see the dentist every six months or as directed for regular checkups and cleanings.
During the first dental appointment, our dental team will first work to ensure that your loved ones are safe and comfortable. A good experience begins with compassion.
We will then discuss your child’s medical and oral health history and perform an exam on their mouth and jaw. We’ll look at tooth development, gum health, bite, potential orthodontic issues, and more.
In some cases, your child may receive a teeth cleaning, additional examination, and other treatments, such as fluoride, after a discussion with you.
We’ll then discuss follow-up information, including next appointments, home oral health care, and everything else you may need to know to keep your child’s oral health development on track and worry-free.
Yes, a 2-year-old should go to the dentist. Just like adults, children should see the dentist every six months or as directed by your care provider. Your child’s first dental exam should occur six months after the eruption of their first tooth from the gums, or no later than 12 months, whichever comes first.
Like adults, toddlers should also practice good oral health, including brushing twice per day, in the morning before breakfast and at night before bed. Additional oral hygiene instructions specific to your child can be provided by your dentist.
Schedule Your Henderson First Dental Visit Today
Scheduling your child’s first dental visit early supports good oral hygiene and preventative care. Your child does not have to have a toothache before scheduling an appointment. Preventative care should begin early, as this helps avoid painful and potentially expensive problems down the road.
Scheduling your child’s first dental appointment with Absolute Dental can help ensure a smooth and comfortable first visit. We strive to treat all of our patients with compassion, especially our young patients, who may have increased dental anxiety.
