Our office, as well as the The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a "Dental Home" for your child by one year of age. Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care.
The Dental Home is intended to provide a place
other than the Emergency Room for parents.
You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.
It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as "needle", "shot", "pull", "drill" or "hurt". The office makes a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.
We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. During future appointments, we suggest you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We can usually establish a closer rapport with your child when you are not present. Our purpose is to gain your child's confidence and overcome apprehension. However, if you choose, you are more than welcome to accompany your child to the treatment room. For the safety and privacy of all patients, other children who are not being treated should remain in the reception room with a supervising adult.
We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one!
In house membership plan
Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry is happy to offer an in house membership plan designed especially for children and teens without dental insurance. This plan helps make quality pediatric dental care more affordable, accessible, and easy to plan for families in our community.
Families who enroll in the membership plan receive routine preventive care at no additional cost, including exams, cleanings, and necessary X rays. Members also enjoy discounted fees on additional treatment such as fillings, sealants, and other recommended services. Families with multiple children can benefit from added savings when enrolling siblings.
With a caring team focused on creating positive and comfortable dental visits, Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry membership plans give families the ability to prioritize their child’s oral health while feeling confident and at ease about dental expenses.
At Pinnacle Pediatric Dentistry, we believe every child deserves access to exceptional dental care, regardless of dental insurance coverage. Our In-House Membership Plan was thoughtfully created for families without dental insurance to make preventive and restorative care more accessible, predictable, and stress-free.
For one simple annual fee, the membership includes all routine preventive visits and provides meaningful savings on additional dental treatment your child may need throughout the year. Because this program is not dental insurance, there are no deductibles, no waiting periods, no claim denials, and no insurance approvals that could delay care. Your child can begin treatment right away.
Membership becomes active once the agreement is completed and payment is received in full. Coverage applies to one child and is valid for 12 months from the enrollment date. Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
This program is available exclusively to patients who do not carry traditional dental insurance.