A kid friendly dentist does more than keep a toy box in the corner. It means slowing down, using simple words, and letting a child feel safe. At Genuine Care Dental in Saratoga, CA, we are a family practice, and we work to make each child's dental visit calm and comfortable.
A first dental visit is mostly about getting to know us. Your child can sit in the chair, see the room, and hear what each tool does before we use it. Parents are welcome to stay nearby the whole time.
Healthy habits start early, and baby teeth matter because they help children chew and speak and hold space for the teeth that follow. Depending on what your child needs, care may include:
It helps to keep the day simple. Choose a time when your child is rested, and let them bring a comfort item if it helps them settle. Tell us about anything that worries your child, and we will plan around it.
Talk about the visit in a positive way, and avoid words like pain or hurt. If a child needs a filling or other care, we explain it in simple terms and talk it over with you first. To see how the whole household can share one dental home, read about our family dentist care.
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Children relax when a room doesn't look like a clinic, and we built ours with that in mind. We didn't want it to feel like a dental office, so we didn't build one. Warm wood, real plants, a couch you'd actually choose to sit on, and chairs picked for comfort as much as function, all so you forget where you actually are.
Dr. Rong and Mia lead the practice with an expert team, and they take the time to listen to families and follow a child's lead.
Curl up under an anxiety blanket with a calming aroma, pick up lip balm or a neck pillow, and put on dark sunglasses if the light is bright. There are shows on the screens and free chargers, and grown-ups can hit the coffee bar.
“Too often I see patients go into an office and they're just seen as a set of teeth with no person behind them. I want to know not only what our patients need, but also what they want, in terms of their health, their looks, and how they feel.”
– Dr. Rong, owner
“I absolutely would recommend Genuine Care, and I have already done so many times.”
– Amy, patient
“Dr. Rong was very patient. He carefully explained the treatment, so I feel very confident and comfortable.”
– Raymond, patient
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