Appointments The scheduled appointment is reserved specifically for your child.  Any change in this appointment affects many patients, therefore, confirming your child's appointment is necessary to avoid losing your initial appointment.   If a cancellation is unavoidable, please call our office at least 24 hours in advance so that we may give that appointment to another child.  We try to schedule younger children early in the day because they are at their best during this time.  Whenever possible, older children can be scheduled outside regular school hours.   Our contact number is Tel. # (718) 789-9733.
First Appointment First, let's thank you for placing your trust and confidence in us by entrusting your child's first dental visit into our hands. We hope to make it a pleasant and cherished moment for all involved.   For first time patients, you will be asked to fill out a New Patient Form which must be completed by the child's or children's, parent(s) or legal guardian. Your information will be entered into our system and the attending staff member will review your child's health history. You are welcome to accompany your child or children at all times during the visit to the treatment and examination area. This will give you the opportunity to see our staff in action and allow Dr. Alan to discuss dental findings and treatments directly with you. Dr. Alan will perform a head and neck examination and then evaluate the health of the teeth, gums and your child's bite. Dental radiographs (x-rays) are taken only when necessary. If additional services are needed we recommend to have other services scheduled for a later visit.  We understand that wanting the best for your children requires some of us to have very busy schedules, however, if for the very first time you are unable to accompany your child to their first dental visit we are kindly requesting that you notify our office at your earliest convenience before the visit so that we can discuss what needs to be done during your absence.    Delays are very few within our office we apologized in advance because "Time is of the essence."  Keeping on schedule is one of our priorities, however, children are unpredictable.  We cherish your time knowing how valuable it is to you.  But taking care of children and giving them the best dental experience we have to offer takes time and is priceless.   So sometimes we may experience slight delays, however, no child is ever short-change of the treatment provided to them.  They all deserve their own spotlight and tender care that we provide during their time of treatment no matter how long it takes.
Before First Dental Visit  Please discuss the positive aspects of dentistry with your child. One way to convey good feelings to your child about dental visits is to remind them that going to the dentist is a sign that they are growing up. You can explain that Dr. Alan will count and may take pictures of his or her teeth.   Please do not tell your child that the "dentist will not hurt" as this may never have entered his or her mind.  Instead, you may wish to assure your child that Dr. Alan will be gentle and friendly. Also, please avoid using the words "needle" and "pull", or any other words suggesting unpleasantness.  Expect your child to do well and enjoy their visit to our office and chances are they will do just that!