Pediatric Dental Care Associates of Las Vegas

Our office as well as the The American Academy of Pediatrics AAP the American Dental Association ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry AAPD all recommend establishing a Dental Home for your child by one year of age Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care The Dental Home is intended to provide a place other than the Emergency Room for parents You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive If old enough your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions The less todo concerning the visit the better

Pediatric Dental Care Associates of Las Vegas helps families in Washington, Washington D.C. build a strong foundation for children’s oral health with the concept of a “Dental Home.” Drawing guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the practice recommends establishing a Dental Home by one year of age. Having a Dental Home can support more consistent access to appropriate preventive and routine oral health care—reducing the need for parents to rely on the Emergency Room for dental concerns. The team focuses on making the first visit enjoyable and positive, helping children feel comfortable and prepared. When old enough, kids can be included in the experience so they understand the visit and can have questions answered. The overall goal is to keep worry low and set children up for a lifetime of healthy dental habits.