First Visit

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Dental Association all recommend that a child’s first dental visit be scheduled around his/her first birthday in order to establish a dental home. This first visit is meant to educate parents on proper oral care for their children, and also includes a discussion about habits, diet and dental health and what to anticipate with regard to their children’s dental development.

 

For an older child coming in for his/her first visit, the medical and dental history will be reviewed, a comprehensive exam and cleaning will be performed, and all findings will be discussed with the patient and parent.

 

We strive to make every visit a positive and pleasant experience for your child. However, we recognize that some children and parents may have anxiety about dentistry. Please feel free to discuss any of your concerns with us. It is best not to over-prepare your child for the visit, and please refrain from using any words that could cause unnecessary fear, such as “shot” or “drill.”

Our Mission

Welcome to the pediatric dental office of Drs. Stacy T. Piedad and Laura S. Richardson located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. Superior oral health is vital for a child’s development, and we’re here to help every step of the way.

 

We are committed to making your child’s first dental visit a pleasant and comfortable one. We understand the importance of establishing a good oral hygiene regimen early in a child’s life, and we provide children with the necessary knowledge and treatment to maintain a healthy smile.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a dental home for our patients. Along with the American Dental Association, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics we recommend the age one dental visit so that we can educate and instruct families in proper oral health care for their children. We believe in the prevention, not just treatment, of dental disease and malocclusion in children from birth through high school age.  Our goals are to make your child’s experience in our office a positive one which is free of anxiety and fear and to promote oral health which will last a lifetime.

WHY CHOOSE A PEDIATRIC DENTIST?

Pediatric Dentistry is one of the nine recognized dental specialties of the American Dental Association. Our doctors have completed two years of additional specialized training (after the required four years of dental school) to prepare them for treating a wide variety of children’s dental problems. Drs. Piedad and Richardson are also trained and qualified to care for patients with special health care needs. Both of our doctors are board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry meaning they have not only successfully completed accredited training, but have also undergone a voluntary examination designed to continually validate the knowledge, skills & experience requisite to the delivery of quality patient care.

 

Everyone at Buckhead Pediatric Dentistry uses positive reinforcement and child friendly descriptions to help your child feel at ease during the dental procedure. We make individualized recommendations depending on your child’s age, ability to cooperate, and type of treatment needed. The treatments provided take the dental needs and behavioral aspects into consideration.

 

To learn more, visit The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Schedule a Visit

We are available to serve you, answer questions or schedule an appointment during the following hours at our Buckhead location in Atlanta.

Normal Hours:

Monday – Thursday:

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:

Monday – Thursday:

7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Our Mission

Pediatric Dentistry is one of the nine recognized dental specialties of the American Dental Association. Our doctors have completed two years of additional specialized training (after the required four years of dental school) to prepare them for treating a wide variety of children’s dental problems. Drs.  Piedad and Richardson are also trained and qualified to care for patients with special health care needs. Both of our doctors are board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry meaning they have not only successfully completed accredited training, but have also undergone a voluntary examination designed to continually validate the knowledge, skills & experience requisite to the delivery of quality patient care.

 

Everyone at Buckhead Pediatric Dentistry uses positive reinforcement and child friendly descriptions to help your child feel at ease during the dental procedure. We make individualized recommendations depending on your child’s age, ability to cooperate, and type of treatment needed. The treatments provided take the dental needs and behavioral aspects into consideration.

 

To learn more, visit The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

First Visit
Our Mission

Welcome to the pediatric dental office of Drs. Stacy T. Piedad and Laura S. Richardson located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. Superior oral health is vital for a child’s development, and we’re here to help every step of the way.

 

We are committed to making your child’s first dental visit a pleasant and comfortable one. We understand the importance of establishing a good oral hygiene regimen early in a child’s life, and we provide children with the necessary knowledge and treatment to maintain a healthy smile.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a dental home for our patients. Along with the American Dental Association, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics we recommend the age one dental visit so that we can educate and instruct families in proper oral health care for their children. We believe in the prevention, not just treatment, of dental disease and malocclusion in children from birth through high school age.  Our goals are to make your child’s experience in our office a positive one which is free of anxiety and fear and to promote oral health which will last a lifetime.

Schedule a Visit

First Visit
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