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Experience Dental Fort Collins - Fort Collins

Child’s First Appointment in Fort Collins

When children visit a dental office for the first time, it lays the foundation for oral health that will last a lifetime.
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A lifetime of smiles starts with a good foundation

Give your kids a great start building good oral hygiene habits and monitor their progress as they grow into their beautiful smiles. We understand how challenging and rewarding family care can be and kids need extra special consideration. Having a healthy smile is such an important part of childhood, let’s get them started on the right path with guidance that’s personalized for their needs.

Getting ready for your first appointment

Feel free to talk to your child about the upcoming trip to the dentist. The main purpose of your child’s first visit is to relax, have some fun, and start building a positive relationship with the dentist. Sometimes, not knowing what to expect can make people feel a little nervous. Here’s what your child can expect during their first appointment:

Talk and Listen

We will talk to you and your child, explain what we’re going to do and why and familiarize your child with some of the tools we use. We speak in kid-friendly language and explain any lingo so they can feel as comfortable and assured as possible. See! We’re not so scary after all.

Gently Examine

We will gently examine your child’s gums, tongue, teeth and overall health. Our exam will uncover any areas of concern or tricky spots that may need some extra attention at home. We will provide you with personalized guidance and make a note to pay special attention to those spots during the next appointment.

Educate

We might ask your child to show us how they brush their teeth and then give them gentle instructions on how to improve brushing their teeth at home. We would love to answer any questions you or your child have about dental health.

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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.

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

Your child will start to cut their first teeth at around 6 months. It is recommended that children visit the dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months of getting their first tooth. If you suspect something might be wrong or your child might be experiencing discomfort or pain, please book an appointment as soon as possible. It’s never too late for a child to have their first dental appointment.
Baby teeth are no less important than adult teeth. Parents should understand that baby teeth do so much more than hold space in the jaws for permanent teeth. Children’s teeth can permanently affect how their face appears, how they smile and how often they smile. Children who are free to develop confidence and smile big in their early years tend to hang on to those habits. Dental pain, even mild pain that children learn to normalize, will have a lasting negative impact on children’s eating habits including how they chew, what kind of food they prefer and how much food they eat.
The length of the appointment will depend on the needs of the child and how cooperative they’re feeling during the exam. That being said, an appointment typically lasts about one hour.
After your first appointment, your child should come to the dentist as frequently as you do. We recommend a checkup and cleaning every 6 months unless otherwise specified. If your child has a tooth or jaw ache if you notice them rubbing or nursing their jaw a lot or if you notice them avoiding hard or cold foods please book an appointment sooner.
Your mouth isn’t just your teeth. It’s a whole system including teeth, tongue, gums, cheeks, glands, ligaments, joints, bone and more. When one aspect of your oral health sugars, your whole mouth suffers. Swollen itchy, sore or bleeding gums can be an early indicator of a much more serious problem.

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Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards
1 month ago
Very friendly people and a relaxing atmosphere. My wife, Kathy, needed an emergency tooth extraction and had nothing but positive things to say about her care.
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Carlos Morales
Carlos Morales
2 months ago
I had been putting off a lot of dental work since I moved to Colorado from Texas. I had a shattered crown, a filling that had fallen out and multiple cavities needing fillings. I am very nervous about dental work and found Experience Dental and Dr. Adam after a google search and reading reviews. If you have any dental anxiety at all, Dr. Adam and his team will make you feel comfortable. You aren't supposed to feel any pain during dental work and they truly follow that ethos. 2 Crowns and 5 Fillings, booked for almost 4 hours - stay with me dental anxiety people! I have weird genetics and normal local anesthetics usually don't work well or for very long. I let them know that I had issues before with previous dentist being dumbfounded at the amount they had to use. I believe a cautious approach was taken at first, I felt a little tiny tinge of discomfort and raised my hand. Dr. Adam immediately stopped and used a legitimately impressive array of techniques and targeted specific nerves with a stronger anesthetic. It worked incredibly well and he was able to continue work without me feeling any pain. I can genuinely say it was the most pleasant dental experience I have had. Which is crazy to say but they have genuinely empathy and want to make your experience as comfortable and pain-free as it should be. I cannot recommend them enough - thank you guys!
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Kaylee Leighton
Kaylee Leighton
2 months ago
After having really bad experiences with my last few dentists, I will definitely be recommending these guys. I got a nice massage in their waiting room chairs and then was greeted by the dentist and he was so nice and nonjudgmental, it was a very safe environment and he explained everything thoroughly and walked through biking and payment options. I’d highly recommend experience dental to anyone in the local Fort Collins area!
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Scott Waters
Scott Waters
2 months ago
The dentist office is excellent and in a convenient location. The dentist is nice and knowledgeable. He answered my random curiosity questions about procedures and explained everything that he was doing and why and how it fit with the most up-to-date practices.
More
Cameron Carr
Cameron Carr
3 months ago
I had a one of a kind experience. I have been to a lot of dentist and I was blown away with this one in particular !! I really mean it, I recommend this dentist for anyone! They really go the extra mile and give you honest opinions and direction. Please, give them a try!! Amazing
More
Michael Edwards
Michael Edwards
1 month ago
Very friendly people and a relaxing atmosphere. My wife, Kathy, needed an emergency tooth extraction and had nothing but positive things to say about her care.
More
Carlos Morales
Carlos Morales
2 months ago
I had been putting off a lot of dental work since I moved to Colorado from Texas. I had a shattered crown, a filling that had fallen out and multiple cavities needing fillings. I am very nervous about dental work and found Experience Dental and Dr. Adam after a google search and reading reviews. If you have any dental anxiety at all, Dr. Adam and his team will make you feel comfortable. You aren't supposed to feel any pain during dental work and they truly follow that ethos. 2 Crowns and 5 Fillings, booked for almost 4 hours - stay with me dental anxiety people! I have weird genetics and normal local anesthetics usually don't work well or for very long. I let them know that I had issues before with previous dentist being dumbfounded at the amount they had to use. I believe a cautious approach was taken at first, I felt a little tiny tinge of discomfort and raised my hand. Dr. Adam immediately stopped and used a legitimately impressive array of techniques and targeted specific nerves with a stronger anesthetic. It worked incredibly well and he was able to continue work without me feeling any pain. I can genuinely say it was the most pleasant dental experience I have had. Which is crazy to say but they have genuinely empathy and want to make your experience as comfortable and pain-free as it should be. I cannot recommend them enough - thank you guys!
More
Kaylee Leighton
Kaylee Leighton
2 months ago
After having really bad experiences with my last few dentists, I will definitely be recommending these guys. I got a nice massage in their waiting room chairs and then was greeted by the dentist and he was so nice and nonjudgmental, it was a very safe environment and he explained everything thoroughly and walked through biking and payment options. I’d highly recommend experience dental to anyone in the local Fort Collins area!
More
Scott Waters
Scott Waters
2 months ago
The dentist office is excellent and in a convenient location. The dentist is nice and knowledgeable. He answered my random curiosity questions about procedures and explained everything that he was doing and why and how it fit with the most up-to-date practices.
More
Cameron Carr
Cameron Carr
3 months ago
I had a one of a kind experience. I have been to a lot of dentist and I was blown away with this one in particular !! I really mean it, I recommend this dentist for anyone! They really go the extra mile and give you honest opinions and direction. Please, give them a try!! Amazing
More

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