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As adults, we understand that it is vital that we visit the dentist every six months for a dental cleaning and a thorough dental examination. However, some parents are unsure of how often their child needs to visit the dentist as well. If you are seeking a dentist for kids in the area of San Francisco, CA, the team at West Portal Family Dentistry welcomes you! We offer treatments not only for adults but for children as well!
In most cases, we like to start seeing children visit our practice around the age of two years old. Parents who have concerns about their child’s dental development may want to visit earlier. During these early visits, children are introduced to our staff and their smiles are evaluated. We work hard at building a trusting relationship with children to ease anxieties and help them feel comfortable in our facility. Children may also have some treatments performed during their visit, including:
We work hard to ensure children are at ease under the care of our team. However, there are times when children may still be anxious about their visit to the dental chair. We work with patients to find the best sedation method to make treatment comfortable, whether it is nitrous oxide or IV sedation.
After children have been seen for their first appointment, our team at West Portal Family Dentistry encourages parents to bring their children in to the office every six months for continued evaluations.
Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh of San Francisco, CA are pleased to offer dental solutions for both children and adults. If you are ready to work with a dentist and incorporate your entire family into one practice, we invite you to call West Portal Family Dentistry and speak to our team of professionals about your dental needs. We are conveniently located at 26 West Portal Avenue, Ste. #4 and can be reached by phone at (415) 604-9292.