There is a new team member we’d like you to meet. He’s been called “man’s best friend,” but from what we can tell, he wants to be everyone’s best friend! Meet Captain! Captain is an 6-month-old Labrador Retriever who’s friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our pediatric patients – and patients of all ages, for that […]
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Calm, fun, and-stress free probably aren’t the terms you’d expect your child to associate with going to the dentist for procedures like dental checkups, fillings for cavities or pediatric crowns. However, at Medplex Pediatric Dentistry, our sweet Sugar, a black Labrador Retriever, provides comfort and love to our patients when they need it most.
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Years ago, we learned about the benefits a service dog can have on any child. Since Medplex aims to provide optimal dental health care to infants, children, and adolescents in a hospitable atmosphere that focuses on the overall well-being of the child with the understanding that God designs all children with a specific purpose in
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1. Start young -The earlier a child visits the dentist, the better. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests the first visit starts at age 1 or when the first tooth is visible. 2. Keep it simple – When preparing for a visit, especially the first time, try not to include too many details. Doing
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