In regards to children, we typically treat children from the age of 12 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 12 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!