The Essentials
What it is.
Children who have calm, positive early dental visits become adults who keep their checkups — that’s the whole strategy. We see children from their first teeth through their teens, in the same practice their parents and grandparents visit.
The emphasis is prevention: cleanings sized to small attention spans, sealants that shield the grooves where most childhood cavities start, fluoride for developing enamel.
Good Timing
Sound familiar?
- First tooth or first birthday — time for a first visit
- Molars arriving (around 6 and 12) — time for sealants
- Thumb, pacifier, or grinding habits you’re unsure about
- A nervous kid who had a rough experience elsewhere
The Process
What to expect.
- The happy visit
Short, friendly, pressure-free — a ride in the chair, a look around, maybe a polish. Success is a kid who wants to come back.
- Prevention
Cleanings, sealants, and fluoride on a schedule that fits your child’s risk — not a one-size-fits-all.
- Growing up
We watch growth, bite, and habits, flagging orthodontic questions early — before they get expensive.
Real Results
Before & after.
A young-patient case from Dr. Paulson’s files is being prepared for this page.
Every case on this site is a real Arbor Dental patientGood To Know
Questions, answered.
When should my child first see a dentist?
Around the first tooth or first birthday. Early visits are about comfort and habits, not procedures.
Are sealants worth it?
Sealants are one of the best-proven preventive measures in dentistry — most childhood cavities start exactly where sealants protect.
My child is terrified. Can you help?
Gently, yes. Short visits, no surprises, and patience — it’s remarkable what a calm first experience undoes.
Ready when you are.
New patients are welcomed with an unhurried, comprehensive first visit — photographs, a conversation about your goals, and a plan you'll understand completely.
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