Hey there, parents! Cleona Dental’s Children’s Dentistry service is all about making dental visits a breeze for your little ones. From check-ups to education, we’ve got your family covered. Say goodbye to dental anxiety and hello to a positive dental journey for your kids.
Bringing your child to the dentist should feel less like a chore and more like a visit with people who know them. At Cleona Dental, we’ve been caring for Lebanon Valley families for decades, and many of the kids who first sat in our chairs are now bringing their own children to see us.
Our approach with young patients is simple: go slow, explain everything, and never make anyone feel embarrassed about their teeth. Kids are naturally curious, and when a dental visit is treated as something to explore rather than something to survive, most of the fear never has a chance to take hold.
Whether your child is a nervous first-timer or a confident pro who wants to see the X-rays for themselves, we’ll meet them where they are.
The general recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association is that a child should see a dentist by their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth coming in, whichever happens first.
That first appointment is short and mostly about getting comfortable. We’ll take a quick look at your child’s teeth and gums, talk through brushing and feeding habits, and answer the questions parents usually have (teething, pacifiers, thumb-sucking, sippy cups, and how much toothpaste is actually the right amount).
Starting early does two things: it lets us catch small problems before they become uncomfortable ones, and it builds a positive association with the dental office long before your child needs anything more involved than a cleaning.
If your child is older and hasn’t been seen yet, that’s okay. We hear “I know we should have come sooner” all the time, and we’re not interested in guilt. We’re interested in getting them healthy from here forward.
The general recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association is that a child should see a dentist by their first birthday, or within six months of their first tooth coming in, whichever happens first.
That first appointment is short and mostly about getting comfortable. We’ll take a quick look at your child’s teeth and gums, talk through brushing and feeding habits, and answer the questions parents usually have (teething, pacifiers, thumb-sucking, sippy cups, and how much toothpaste is actually the right amount).
Starting early does two things: it lets us catch small problems before they become uncomfortable ones, and it builds a positive association with the dental office long before your child needs anything more involved than a cleaning.
If your child is older and hasn’t been seen yet, that’s okay. We hear “I know we should have come sooner” all the time, and we’re not interested in guilt. We’re interested in getting them healthy from here forward.
We’d love to meet your family. Whether it’s a first visit for a one-year-old or a long-overdue checkup for a teenager, we’ll take good care of them.
