Welcome, we’re glad you’re here! Starting dental care early sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Our Hudsonville family dentist is here to make your child’s experience as smooth and positive as possible by using a gentle, age-appropriate approach and clear communication, easing the nerves of both patients and parents. Whether you’re coming in for a routine teeth cleaning or have specific concerns, we’re committed to providing high-quality children’s dental care in a calm, supportive environment.
Please explore the helpful forms and information we’ve included below so you can make your toddler’s, teenager’s, or baby’s first dental visit easier and more efficient.
New Patient Forms
To help you save time when you arrive at our Hudsonville, MI, children’s dental office we’ve made our new patient forms available online. Just download, fill them out at your convenience, and hit submit. We’ll gather any other information we need from you once you check in at the front. If you have questions, we’re just a call away!
Your Child’s First Visit
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends your child see a dentist within six months of getting their first tooth or by their first birthday. That way, our team will be able to monitor your child’s oral growth and development. They’ll also be able to give you tips on how to care for your child’s teeth and gums.
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Our children’s dentist will perform a knee-to-knee exam if patients are too small to sit in our dental chair. During this type of infant oral exam, our dentist will literally sit knee-to-knee with you while your child lays in your lap facing you. You’ll then need to wrap your child’s legs around your waist and lower your child’s head onto our dentist’s lap.
We also ask that you hold your child’s hands over their tummy to help them hold still. Your cooperation is absolutely essential for keeping your child safe during an infant oral health exam.
If your child is older and seeing our dentist for the first time, we recommend casually bringing up the subject and framing it as a positive experience. Avoid using negative words like “pain”, “shot”, or “drill”. Our dentist will keep your simple, examining the inside of their mouth and talking about oral health using kid-friendly language. If your child is big enough, we’ll have them sit in the dental chair for the initial oral examination.
Call Hudsonville Dental Kids Today
Our children’s dentist in Hudsonville, MI, is looking forward to meeting you and your child. To schedule an appointment with Hudsonville Dental Kids, call (616) 209-4039. You may also request a tour of our dental office if you think that would help your child feel more at ease during their first appointment with us.