Pediatric Dental Specialists, PA
Pediatric Dentistry
Leawood KS, Kansas City MO, Lee's Summit MO
913-649-KIDS (5437)
  • PATIENT INFORMATION
    • Welcome
    • First Visit
    • Scheduling
    • Insurance
    • Sedation
    • FAQ
  • PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
    • Tooth Brushing
    • Thumb Sucking
    • Tooth Eruption
    • Early Childhood Tooth Decay
    • Cavity Prevention
    • Gum Disease
    • Pregnancy and Oral Health
    • Infant Care
    • Adolescence and Oral Care
    • What To Tell Your Child
    • Emergency Care
  • ORTHODONTICS
    • Orthodontic Treatment
    • Elastics
    • Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE)
    • Emergencies
    • Eating with Braces
    • Types of Bites
  • MEET US
    • Meet Dr. Thomas
    • Meet Dr. Hawkinson
    • Meet Dr. Lopez
    • Meet Dr. Crist
  • GAMES & EVENTS
    • Upcoming Events & Games
  • CONTACT US
    • Contact Information
    • Leawood Office Map & Directions
    • Kansas City Office Map & Directions
    • Lee's Summit Office Map & Directions
    • County Club Plaza Office Map & Directions
  • NEW PATIENT FORMS
    • Checklist For New Patients
    • Health History
    • Financial Policy
    • Parental Authorization
    • Parental Guidelines
    • Positive Dental Terminology

Patient Information

  • Welcome
  • First Visit
  • Scheduling
  • Insurance
  • Sedation
  • FAQ

Your Child's First Visit

We make every effort to ensure that your child has a positive experience in our office. At their first visit we will “count teeth” and “tickle or brush their teeth”. Should your child require further treatment such as a filling based on findings in your child’s exam, our experienced staff will be selective in their use of words. We try to avoid words that may scare your child. We ask for your support in not using words that are often used for dental care. They include:

Don’t use:

  • Needle or shot
  • Drill
  • Drill on tooth
  • Pull or Yank a tooth
  • Decay, Cavity
  • Examination
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Explorer
  • Rubber Dam
  • Gas
  • Pain – hurt

Our equivalent:

  • Sleepy Water
  • Whistle or water toothbrush
  • Wash a tooth
  • Wiggle a tooth out
  • Sugar bugs
  • Count teeth
  • Tickle teeth or brush teeth
  • Tooth counter
  • Raincoat
  • Laughing Gas/Happy air
  • Discomfort

Our intention is not to “fool” the child; it is to create a dental experience that is positive. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us build a great relationship with you and your child. And remember, here at Pediatric Dental Specialists PA, we not only care; we truly believe “Kids are Dino-mite”.

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Pediatric Dentists Dr. Thomas, Dr. Hawkinson, Dr. Lopez & Dr. Crist provide Children's Dentistry including orthodontic treatments, cavity prevention, gum disease prevention, infant care, thumb sucking and tooth brushing tips to Leawood, Lee's Summit & Kansas City MO

Leawood Office Address: 11401 Nall Ave • Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: 913-649-KIDS (5437) • Fax: 913-649-PEDS (7337)
Kansas City Office Address: 209 NE Barry Road • Kansas City, MO 64155
Phone: 816-468-KIDS (5437) • Fax: 816-741-0585
Lee's Summit Office Address: 3351 NE Ralph Powell Rd • Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Phone: 816-524-5447 • Fax: 816-524-2338
Country Club Plaza Office Address: 411 Nichols Rd. Ste 263 • Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: 816-753-0202 • Fax: 816-753-0253

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