{"id":236,"date":"2019-11-21T16:54:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T16:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/?p=236"},"modified":"2019-11-21T16:54:48","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T16:54:48","slug":"does-your-child-need-to-see-a-pediatric-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capronparkdental.com\/blog\/does-your-child-need-to-see-a-pediatric-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Child Need to See a Pediatric Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019re a parent who has heard that your child should be\nattending regular checkups and cleanings with their dentist by the time they\u2019re\nthree years old. Your kid is almost that old, and you\u2019re panicking because you\ndon\u2019t know which dentist to take them to see. Should you take them to see a\npediatric dentist, or will a dentist for all ages do? As you will soon find\nout, that depends on a few factors. Read on as a children\u2019s\ndentist<\/a> in Attleboro explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Reviews <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most dentists are more than happy to post reviews from their\npatients on their website. If possible, skim through reviews until you find one\nthat mentions children. If a parent feels that their child had a positive\nexperience with a dentist, usually they will not hesitate to leave a positive\nreview for that dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Services Offered <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Does the dentist you\u2019re searching for offer children\u2019s\nservices? These include things like preventive fluoride treatments and dental\nsealants to give your kid an extra boost of protection in the fight against cavities.\nMore importantly, are the services offered in a manner that is friendly to\nkids? Do the dentists enjoy working with little smiles? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office Hours <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want your little one to have to sacrifice their\neducation by missing school for a dental appointment. This is why, to find the\nbest dentist for your kid\u2019s schedule, you should look for one who has early,\nlate, or weekend hours available. That way your son or daughter doesn\u2019t have to\nmiss school to make sure their pearly whites are in great shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff and Environment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dentist\u2019s office involves more than just the doctor. You\nalso have to interact with the front desk staff and dental assistants and\nhygienists. Normally, you can read a little about them on the dentist\u2019s\nwebsite, but it\u2019s much easier to get a gauge on them by calling the office and speaking\nto them in person. If that\u2019s not enough, you can always visit them in person. Does\nthe office environment seem kid-friendly? Again, do they seem to enjoy working\nwith young smiles? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line is you don\u2019t specifically need a pediatric\ndentist per se to treat your son or daughter. What matters more is that they will\ntreat your kid with the respect, kindness, and gentleness they deserve. And a\ndentist for all ages can easily achieve that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Capron Park Dental in Attleboro, MA, Dr. William Herr has\na passion for treating smiles of all ages. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery\ndegree from the University of Maryland\u2019s School of Dentistry. He is a member of\nthe Academy of General Dentistry as well as the Massachusetts Dental Society\u2019s\nLeadership Institute. To book your child\u2019s appointment with Dr. Herr, you can contact his office<\/a>\nby calling (508) 222-5950. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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