In regards to children, we typically treat children from the age of 5 and older, suggesting that the parents bring their child along during the adult's checkup appointment to observe how easily and comfortably a dental cleaning and examination are accomplished in our practice so that at their own subsequent appointment, that child will not be apprehensive.
Many children under the age of 5 are generally best treated at a specialty pediatric dental practice geared up for toddlers. Our primary goal for the young new patient is to not have them experience a negative dental visit which they may psychologically carry on with them for the rest of their life!