First Dentist Visit

Well, our BIG girl sure is growing up fast.  I finally took Natty in for her first dentist visit.  Our pediatrician had been encouraging me to take her in by her first birthday.  However, I couldn't find a pediatric dentist that took my dental insurance last year.  So I waiting until open-enrollment to upgrade it.  I took her to Corona Kids Dental.  They are off of Ontario in S. Corona, and I absolutely love 'em!  I checked out their site and called before taking her in.  I thought their pictures on their site would be misleading, but the office actually looks EXACTLY like this!  If you are looking for a pediatric dentist and live in Corona or don't mind driving into Corona, I HIGHLY recommend this place.  

The first thing I liked was that everyone there (Dr., receptionist, and about 3 dental hygienist) all welcomed Natty personally when we got there.  Everyone was super friendly to her and made her feel so welcomed.  When you book an appointment, they allow oodles of time for the child to get used to the office.  There is an awesome play area in front, and they turn on your child's favorite movie (if they have it), while they get accustomed to the office.

The next thing I liked was that they allowed Natty to check out the dental equipment (those that didn't need to be sterilized).  Sometimes I feel when I go in I can't touch anything.  But they knew she was apprehensive about being there, so they let her check out the dentist chair and how it operated (going up and down).  Even though Natty doesn't talk in complete sentences, they took the time to explain what the equipment was and what it did.

The third I liked about the office was that they didn't try to rush Natty into anything.  Of course I ended up having to hold her while they brushed her teeth and put on the sealant, but they didn't force her into anything she wasn't ready for.

Overall, it was a very good trip.  Natty responded a lot better than I thought she would.  I figured if I start her now, she will not put up a fight when she is older. Even though she cried a bit, the dentist assured me that it was normal.  I'm sure at the next visit, she'll understand more, and do even better!


I think Natty's favorite thing was her goody bag she got at the end, which included a toothbrush, paste, floss, and TWO JUMBO stickers - she really loved those.