Good oral health begins during infancy. From the first day of life, you can set your baby on a path to good oral health. It is recommended that your child be examined by a pediatric dentist somewhere between the ages of 12 to 24 months. At the first visit, Dr. Melini will record and maintain a thorough dental and medical history and then evaluate your child’s oral and dental development as well as address any parental questions you might have. Some of the many topics that will be discussed are how to maintain healthy gums, cleaning your baby’s first teeth, diet and nutrition for strong healthy teeth, and the best appointment schedule for your child. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental check up at least twice a year for most children. Preventative dentistry through regular check ups will help your child stay cavity free.

The goal of the entire staff at Chester County Dentistry for Children is to make every child’s visit pleasant and educational, and to make the dental procedures as comfortable as possible. Emotionally positive dental office visits combined with continuing education as your child grows will lead to good dental health and oral hygiene. Parental involvement is necessary to reinforce our role as your family’s special pediatric dentist. Parents can contribute to their child’s positive dental visit experience by curbing their own anxiety and letting their children know what to expect at each visit. Avoid relating any negative dental experience you might have had as a child and discourage others from telling their stories. Avoid words like “Hurt, Shot, Drill, Needle or X-ray.” Our team – consisting of doctors, licensed dental hygienists, certified dental assistants and administrative professionals – are specifically trained to handle young children, and committed to helping children feel good about their visit while focusing on prevention by teaching proper dental care. To help ease the fears of extremely anxious patients or those with more complicated dental procedures Dr. Melini can provide a variety of pediatric anesthesia options. These include Nitrous Oxide in the office and anesthesia in a hospital setting if necessary

Preventive Care is the critical element in maintaining your child’s healthy smile. Chester County Dentistry for Children provides the most state-of-the-art progressive dental treatments including the latest techniques in Cosmetic Dentistry, Digital Radiography – the most advanced low dose radiation X-ray, and Lasers for diagnosis and treatment. Our staff participates in continuing education often to stay current on the latest advances in children’s dentistry.

The offices at Chester County Dentistry for Children are modern children friendly facilities designed to help your child have a fun and relaxing dental visit experience. The waiting area is comfortable, inviting, and well-appointed with video entertainment and play rooms. Dr. Melini has found that children are most comfortable in the company of peers, and schedules very young children and school-age children at different times during the day.