First Visits

What To Expect At Your Child’s First Visit

When visiting Campfire Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, you can always expect a seamless and enjoyable experience for the entire family. As a local Colorado Springs dentist, we love getting to meet new families and introducing little ones to a life of fun, informative dental care. Here’s what you can expect at your child’s first visit.

Exam

First, Dr. Dan will carefully take a look at your child’s teeth and gums to ensure their oral health is on the right track and free of any dental issues.

Cleaning

During your child’s first appointment, our dental assistant will perform a gentle, yet thorough preventive cleaning to promote a happy, healthy grin.

Treatment Plan

After their preventive treatments, Dr. Dan will discuss your little one’s oral health and recommend a tailored treatment plan made just for their smile success.

Schedule Their First Visit!

What To Bring To The Appointment

After you’ve scheduled your child’s first visit, it’s important to gather some important items to ensure an easy-breezy check-in process:

✓ Dental insurance card
✓ Valid form of ID
✓ Your child’s favorite toy or blanket
✓ List of any questions

How We Make Awesome Appointments Happen

Truly Tailored Care

Every child is unique! That’s why our team is delighted to get to know your kiddo’s personality and needs to create an appointment experience that works best for them.

Kid Tested, Parent Approved Office

We’re here to make dental visits fun! Our comforting and exciting amenities are carefully selected to ensure you and your child enjoy your stay with us!

✓ Kid’s Play Area
✓ Beverage Station
✓ TV’s and Interactive Projectors

Behavior Guidance Counseling

Sitting in the dental chair isn’t always easy. Our behavior counseling empowers your child to face challenges, overcome obstacles, and gain confidence as they learn how to take charge of their oral health.

Desensitization Appointments

First visits are overwhelming sometimes — there are so many new faces, sounds, and expectations! To help your child adjust, we offer desensitization appointments. Through a series of visits, we’ll give your child a tour of our office, introduce our friendly team, and teach them about dental tools. This helps your kiddo get acclimated with our space so they can feel safe, secure, and cared for.

An Environment You’ll Both Appreciate

With our warm, modern, and welcoming atmosphere, we’ve designed a space that keeps both you and your child at ease from the moment you walk through our doors.

Nutritional Counseling

A wholesome diet will keep your child’s teeth and body healthy, all while reducing the risk of cavities and other oral health issues. Your pediatric dentist can recommend dietary modifications to set your child’s smile and whole-body health up for success.

How To Prepare Your Child For Their Dental Visit

Did you know that amazing appointments start outside of our practice doors? Here are a few different ways to set your child up for a great first visit at our office.

Stay Positive

Anxious parents impart their anxiety to their kids. We want your child to have only positive associations going into their first visit! This is important to ensuring positives experiences.

Be Their Brushing Buddy

Make brushing a fun part of their daily routine by playing their favorite two-minute song while you brush and floss together..

Get Artsy

Time to break out the crayons! Draw a picture of your smile with your child. Don’t forget the teeth - 10 on top, 10 on the bottom!

Read On

Curl up with your child and dive into a kid-friendly dental read or video, filled with lots of pictures and lovable characters.