I was wondering if anyone knew of a really good dentist, that allows the parents to go back with the child during the appointment? I have heard lots of dentists around here do not allow parents to go back with their kids. My 3 year old daughter would not go for that!
We have used Dr Trena Stewart for 3 years, she is located at 7300 s western okc 73139. We have 4 children 2 1/2y to 13y. She allows us to go back with the children and they can watch tv too. She comes down to their terms/feelings.
bright smiles is a great dentist office they are so nice to the kids and i am like you i will not let anyone take my kids anywhere that i can not go. this has always been our dentist my kids are 4&6 they love going to the dentist and they both at first would not even get near the chair i had to hold them then the girls seen what they do and the doctors had them setting all alone in no time. They have an office in edmond and in the city they have adds all over for the clostest location. you can call ###-###-#### and they will get you the number to the clostest place to you
Dr. Thai Ann Doan in Oklahoma City, on May Avenue just south of N. W. 122nd is a great pediatric dentist. Parents are always allowed back with their kids. I can't imagine a dentist telling you you can't be with them. We've had two teeth pulled and a couple of fillings done with her and I couldn't have been more pleased. The staff, as well as Dr. Doan, are very kid friendly and explain everything to the kids on their level. They are also very helpful if you need to break your payments up.
dr Garzon in Edmond is great! she is really gentle, and lets me stay with the kids with no problem. she even has a fall carnival to get to spend time with the kids and get to know them without any of the fear of an appointment. this really helped my 2 year old who FREAKED out the first time, then after the carnival, sat in the chair by herself while i held my four year old's hand. they are quick, too. xrays, cleaning, visit with dr garzon, all done in about 15 minutes, so they don't have time to wig out.
I recommend you find a pediatric dentist. They specialize in children. I took my kids to one and it was a positive experience for them. It really does work better if you don't go back with them. They know how to care for the kids without trauma. Momma keeps the child rooted in anxiety. I know it's hard, it was for me especially when my daughter had dental surgery. But, they really do a great job with the kids.
Dr. Thai An Doan is very good. My girls love her. She is on North May
in the OKc metro Dental Depot is awesome! My 2 yo loves it, they have trains that go through every exam room, they get a t-shirt, and lots of goodies everytime.
Crossroads Family Dentistry @8101 S Walker #D OKC ###-###-####
It's a great place. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Ask for Dr. Underwood.He's the greatest.
Call a couple pediatric dentists and ask their policy on this. Your daughter may surprise you. The first time I took my kids, the dentist or hygenist came out to the waiting room talked to them and played with them for a few minutes. Then said "Can I show you where I look at teeth?" and my kid walked off hand in hand with the dentist. I was shocked how smoothly it went.
Remember it is adults that have painful past experiences that are afraid of dentists. Kids have no reason to fear a dentist - they have cool chairs, cool tools, many have TVs mounted on the ceiling, and they give away prizes. My kids LOVE the dentist. Don't let any of your fears transfer to your kid.
My whole family goes to Dr. Steve Strange in Edmond. He's the best dentist I've ever had - and I've gone thru quite a few. My two young girls really love him and his staff too. :}
We see Dr Brackett in Yukon. We had a bad experience with Small Smiles dentistry in OKC and Ocean Dental was only good for cleanings, not proceedures.
The Dental Depot, I have taken my son to the location in South Oklahoma City. They have a young, hip staff who has been AWESOME with my son both times I have been there. After having a bad experience with a Pediatric Dentist when I was a child...I do not go for my kids going back by themselves and have found (to my surprise) that many dentists do not allow this. It was no question about me going back, they did not even blink. They have seating and magazines back there. I even had my 4 year old with me once, she will be going there very soon! They just make the kids feel very welcome...they also have there stuff together when it comes to insurance and payments, scheduling, etc....
