Eastside Pediatric Dental Group

Initial Exams

Overview

Initial Exams

Whether this is your child’s first dental visit ever, or the first one at our office, we’ll use the time to let your child acclimate to the dental environment. Our dentist and dental assistants are experts at showing children the dental tools we use and answering any questions they have. We want your children to feel safe and comfortable while they’re here. Depending on the age and comfort level of your child, it may be necessary for them to sit in your lap while the teeth are being cleaned. This is common and we welcome it!

What Happens During a Teeth Cleaning?

Our cleaning process is done by one of our dental assistants or dental hygienists. The cleaning includes polishing the teeth, flossing, applying a fluoride treatment, and taking x-rays when appropriate. Along with the cleaning, an examination will be done by our pediatric dentist.

We are thorough when it comes to your child’s oral health. Our goal at the initial visit is to get to know your child. We do this by reviewing their medical and dental histories and completing an examination that looks at the following:

The overall health of your child’s mouth
The stage of dental development
The way your child’s teeth bite together
The presence of cavities or gum disease

We always take the time to discuss any questions or concerns you may have, any oral health habits your child may have, and review the findings of the examination.

When the visit is done, we invite your child to pick out a prize!

Schedule Your Initial Exam

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  Dr. Cody and Roberto the dental hygienist are insanely good. I wish I could go here as an adult! Had our first visit with them today, we changed dentists bc of how rude our previous clinic was. My kiddo was giggling the entire appt Roberto was so gentle, Roberto was also so sweet and informative. He answered all my daughter’s questions, even the silly random ones and laughed along with her. She normally hates getting X-rays but he did so well with her, she wasn’t upset about them at all. Dr. Cody was very kind, he answered all my questions with some great education
  
 
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  Excellent clinic! We are very happy with the care given by Dr. Cody and his team!
  
 
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  Eastside Pediatric dental was able to fit my daughter in for an emergency appointment. She had been having dental pain off and on for the past week fortunately, no intervention was needed, but it was a very swift visit. We were in and out very quickly as always, very exceptional care.
  
 
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    Beatrice W 
 
 
 
  Dr Mast is one of the best doctors I have ever met. He is patient, comprehensive and explains everything in patient friendly language. We drive 30 min from Kirkland to here but it’s worth it.
  
 
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    Julie R 
 
 
 
  Appointments run on time, dental hygienists are friendly to both children and parents, dentist is engaging  and thorough in evaluation.  We have been going to this office for 10 years and continue to be impressed by the degree of care and professionalism.