Two Lakes Dental - Niagara Falls

Child’s First Appointment in Niagara Falls

A crucial step in fostering a positive and trusting relationship with dental care.
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Setting the Stage for a Lifetime of Smiles

Build a solid groundwork for your child’s oral health by encouraging excellent hygiene practices and monitoring their progress as their smiles flourish. We understand the importance of family-focused care and the special attention children require. A healthy smile during their early years is invaluable. Together, we can create a personalised approach to support the unique needs of your little ones.

Preparing for Your First Dental Appointment

Helping your child feel ready and excited for their first dental visit can set the tone for a positive experience. Encouraging good oral hygiene habits from an early age and building trust with the dentist are key steps toward maintaining a healthy smile for life. Here’s what to expect during the appointment:

Communication

We’ll spend time speaking with you and your child, introducing the procedures and tools in a friendly and age-appropriate manner. This helps your child feel at ease and reduces any worries they might have.

Gentle Exam

Our team will perform a soft and careful check of your child’s teeth, gums, tongue, and overall oral health. This allows us to spot any potential concerns and provide personalised advice for their care. Notes will be made to track progress during future visits.

Education

Your child may be asked to show us how they brush their teeth, giving us the chance to offer friendly tips on improving their routine. We’re happy to answer any questions you or your child have about maintaining great dental health.

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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is generally advised to book your child’s first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months of their first tooth coming in. This early appointment allows the dentist to assess their oral health and address any questions or concerns you may have. Starting dental care early helps establish healthy habits and ensures your child feels at ease during regular check-ups.

Indicators that your child might need a dental visit include cavities, tooth pain, swollen gums, persistent bad breath, or trouble eating.

The length of the first appointment can vary but typically takes around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your child’s specific needs.

Be sure to bring a record of your child’s medical history, including any medications they take, as well as any prior dental records if available.

Parents are generally encouraged to join their child during their first visit to provide comfort and reassurance.

Dentists are skilled in caring for children with unique needs or anxiety. Let the office know in advance so they can prepare and make adjustments as needed.

The first visit usually involves a check-up and helpful guidance, but if any concerns are found, the dentist may recommend additional treatment.

It is typically recommended to schedule dental visits every six months to monitor oral health and address any emerging issues.

A cleaning may be done depending on your child’s age and dental condition. Feel free to contact us to discuss your child’s needs and get them started on the right track.

Fluoride treatment might be offered during the visit to help strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities.

Encourage consistent oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, and provide a nutritious diet while scheduling regular dental visits to support their oral health.

Google Verified Patient Reviews

Great experience having check up and cleaning. Everyone was super friendly and nice, hygienist was super gentle with me as I'm always very anxious with dentist appts. Recommended.
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Krista Newton
7 months ago
I am so grateful for this team of compassionate and professional dentists and staff. After an unfortunate dental incident while on vacation in Niagara, they contacted me immediately with an appointment. Reception was lovely as well as the dental assistant and dentist who got right to work building me a new tooth. My treatment there saved the vacation! I feel very fortunate for their care ❤️
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Claudia García
8 months ago
We met this place 2 years ago. Something that attracted us was to know they also speak spanish, what make us feel more comfortable to understand all about the dental therms. I highly recommend them, there you find nice people, good service and great professionalls as Dr. Alexandra Zapata, who has a magical hands!
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Anna Persia
8 months ago
Thank you, Rose 🌹 For all that you do, especially when I call in for an appointment you always get me in right away, and for always having a welcoming beautiful smile Thank you, Dr. Zapata I always found her to be very friendly and professional. 😊 Thank you to all the staff at Two Lakes for all your professionalism You're all amazing and so friendly 👏
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Gerry Wissiak
9 months ago
I recently (again) was treated by Dr. Zapata and as always found her very friendly and professional. She always takes every precaution to make sure that her fillings (or anything else she does) fit properly and don't cause any discomfort. Even though going to the dentist is obviously not a very entertaining experience I never have to worry about experiencing pain.
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Great experience having check up and cleaning. Everyone was super friendly and nice, hygienist was super gentle with me as I'm always very anxious with dentist appts. Recommended.
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Krista Newton
7 months ago
I am so grateful for this team of compassionate and professional dentists and staff. After an unfortunate dental incident while on vacation in Niagara, they contacted me immediately with an appointment. Reception was lovely as well as the dental assistant and dentist who got right to work building me a new tooth. My treatment there saved the vacation! I feel very fortunate for their care ❤️
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Claudia García
8 months ago
We met this place 2 years ago. Something that attracted us was to know they also speak spanish, what make us feel more comfortable to understand all about the dental therms. I highly recommend them, there you find nice people, good service and great professionalls as Dr. Alexandra Zapata, who has a magical hands!
More
Anna Persia
8 months ago
Thank you, Rose 🌹 For all that you do, especially when I call in for an appointment you always get me in right away, and for always having a welcoming beautiful smile Thank you, Dr. Zapata I always found her to be very friendly and professional. 😊 Thank you to all the staff at Two Lakes for all your professionalism You're all amazing and so friendly 👏
More
Gerry Wissiak
9 months ago
I recently (again) was treated by Dr. Zapata and as always found her very friendly and professional. She always takes every precaution to make sure that her fillings (or anything else she does) fit properly and don't cause any discomfort. Even though going to the dentist is obviously not a very entertaining experience I never have to worry about experiencing pain.
More
Two Lakes Dental - Niagara Falls

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